Antarctique

Passage de Drake Sahara Sands

REFINEMENT AND DESERT INSPIRATION

The Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake Sahara Sands is a true masterpiece of high-end watchmaking, featuring a 40.5mm stainless steel case with an integrated bracelet. Inspired by the desert’s natural beauty, this timepiece features applied Hindo-Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9 o’clock, a distinctive detail that enhances its sporty elegant design. The dial’s intricate "Stairway to Eternity" pattern—registered and exclusive to Czapek—adds a layer of refinement to this mechanical watch. The date display at 6 o’clock is harmoniously aligned with matching Hindo-Arabic numerals, emphasizing the watch’s impeccable craftsmanship. This exclusive model is limited to just 25 pieces per dial color—salmon or deep blue.

INTRICATE DESIGN FOR THE MODERN CONNOISSEUR

Every detail of the Antarctique Passage de Drake Sahara Sands has been meticulously designed to offer more than just a timepiece; it’s a celebration of fine mechanical watchmaking. The date window at 6 o’clock maintains Czapek's signature vertical symmetry, ensuring both elegance and functionality. The watch hands are sword-shaped, sporty yet legible, while the three-dimensional indexes provide depth and texture. The 40.5mm case integrates a unique double ‘trompe l'oeil’ curve, pushing the boundaries of luxury watch design. Equipped with an EasyRelease system, the steel bracelet allows effortless strap changes, whether you prefer leather or rubber, both featuring a micro-adjustment mechanism for a perfect fit.

UNIQUE DIAL PATTERN AND EXCLUSIVITY

The Antarctique Passage de Drake collection elevates sporty elegance with its trapezoid "Stairway to Eternity" dial motif, a striking feature in luxury watches. This exclusive design was conceived after extensive experimentation, reflecting Czapek’s commitment to creating original timepieces. The combination of modern precision and heritage craftsmanship ensures this luxury watch stands out. All Czapek designs are officially registered, showcasing the brand's innovative approach to haute horlogerie.

THE SXH5 MOVEMENT: A MASTERPIECE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP

At the heart of the Antarctique Passage de Drake Sahara Sands beats the SXH5 automatic caliber, the first movement entirely conceived in-house by Czapek. Every component is crafted with precision by top Swiss manufacturing partners. The movement features a micro-rotor in recycled 950 platinum, allowing a clear view of its exceptional architecture. This automatic mechanical watch provides the highest level of precision with a free-sprung balance wheel and variable inertia, supported by seven skeletonized bridges that evoke the elegance of 19th-century pocket watches and modern Czapek designs.

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ATTENTION TO DETAIL: THE INTEGRATED BRACELET

In luxury watchmaking, comfort and design go hand in hand. The Antarctique Passage de Drake Sahara Sands is equipped with a brushed integrated bracelet that meshes to form a highly polished "C" for Czapek. The bracelet’s ergonomic design ensures comfort and lightness, allowing the timepiece to be worn effortlessly. The micro-adjustment system, introduced in January 2022, allows the wearer to extend the bracelet by a few millimeters for the perfect fit. Additionally, the watch comes with an exclusive quick-change system for switching between straps, offering versatility with rubber or leather alternatives.

But there’s more, Since January 2022, this bracelet also features a micro-adjustment system, allowing the wearer to extend its lenght by few milimeters in an instant. An additional strap is provided, as Czapek has developed an exclusive quick-change system allowing the wearer to switch from one strap to another in a minute. A large choice of straps is now offered to provide a maximum versatility and playful experience. A large range of rubber straps whose pattern recalls the "Stairway to Eternity" design on the Passage de Drake dial are available. A selection of soft calf straps with contrasting topstitches can be also order on demand.

40.5MM DIAMETER FOR PERFECT PROPORTIONS

With its 40.5mm diameter, the Antarctique Passage de Drake Sahara Sands strikes the perfect balance between sporty and refined. The proportions are ideal for wrist circumferences greater than 16.5 cm. We invite you to experience this exceptionalwristwatch in person at one of our retailers or directly through Czapek.

MICRO-ROTOR & AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT

Thanks to the micro-rotor in recycled platinum, this timepiece winds effortlessly with the movement of your wrist. The unique micro-rotor allows the beauty of the watch’s gear train to be displayed, enhancing the visual appeal of this luxury mechanical watch.

WATER RESISTANCE & PRACTICALITY

This luxury men’s watch is water-resistant to 120 meters (12 ATM), allowing you to enjoy both elegance and practicality. Whether in the pool or the sea, the screw-down crown ensures durability. Simply rinse the watch with clear water after exposure to sand, salt, or chlorine.

STOP-SECOND FUNCTION

The stop-second mechanism halts the movement when the crown is fully pulled, allowing you to synchronize the time to the second—a useful feature for ultimate precision.

QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM

This watch features an exclusive quick-change system allowing the wearer to switch from its metal bracelet to a rubber or leather strap alternative in a few seconds.

LIMITED EDITION: A TIMELESS TREASURE

The Antarctique Passage de Drake Sahara Sands is a limited edition of only 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity. Once sold out, this model will no longer be available, making it a coveted addition to any watch collection.

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