Czapek & Cie Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R | LE77 | PRE-OWNED

EXCELLENT CONDITION. ORIGINALLY SOLD SEPT 2025. COMPLETE WITH BOX AND PAPERS AND UNCUT NAVY BLUE ADDITIONAL RUBBER STRAP.

The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. is a daring reinterpretation of one of watchmaking’s most prestigious complications, blending mechanical mastery with artistic storytelling. Its grey-metallized sapphire dial reveals the split-seconds chronograph in full view, where each engagement of the mechanism animates a whimsical robot motif whose eyes shift in color with every push of the chronograph. This playful detail pays tribute to Karel Čapek’s R.U.R., the play that first introduced the word “robot” a century ago, while also underlining Czapek’s mission to merge fine Swiss watchmaking with cultural and artistic narratives. Crafted in a 42.5 mm steel case, the watch is powered by the proprietary Calibre SHX6, developed with Chronode, which showcases the rattrapante mechanism on the dial side rather than hidden beneath the movement, giving collectors a rare and immersive look at one of haute horlogerie’s most intricate feats.

Retail 58'000 CHF.
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Beneath its striking aesthetics lies uncompromising technical innovation. The Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. features dual column wheels, a patented satellite minute train, and an isolator system that reduces friction during split-seconds timing for enhanced chronometric precision. Haute horlogerie finishing, from polished screws and beveled levers on the dial side to the 5N recycled rose gold oscillating weight and chamfered bridges visible through the caseback, adds depth and refinement at every glance. The watch offers 60 hours of power reserve, a robust 4 Hz frequency, and remarkable comfort thanks to its ergonomic integrated bracelet with micro-adjustment and an interchangeable strap system. With its seamless blend of cutting-edge mechanics, rare craftsmanship, and imaginative design, the Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. stands as both a technical achievement and a collector’s conversation piece.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Functions
- Hours, minutes, and 60 seconds flying tourbillon
Calibre
- Calibre SXH6 made in partnership with Chronode
- Automatic
-Split seconds monopusher chronograph with column wheels and horizontal clutch
Diameter
34mm
Number of parts
441
Jewels
49
Frequency
28,800 vph
Power reserve
60 hours
Case
- Stainless Steel brushed with polished accents
Measurements
- 42.5 mm diameter
- 15.3 mm height
Glass
- Sapphire crystal glass-box with anti-reflective treatment
- Sapphire caseback
Water resistance
120 m
Dial
- Openworked dial
 - Grey fumé sapphire glass minutes ring and counters made with PVD evaporation
- Hour and minute sword-shaped hands with Super-LumiNova
– Blue split-seconds hand with white tip
- Robot head indicating the chronograph state: running (yellow), stopped (red), and reset (blue)
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive "Easy Release "system and micro-adjustment device
- Additional rubber strap

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