Mother-of-pearl has long been prized in fine watchmaking for its iridescent depth and ever-changing play of light, and in this latest release, Czapek & Cie elevates the material through an exceptionally rare decorative technique. Created in collaboration with GT Cadrans near Lausanne, the Czapek Antarctique S Ice Cloud features a nacre brouillée dial, or scattered mother-of-pearl, a highly specialized craft seldom seen in contemporary luxury watches. Each dial begins as polished white nacre, thinned to just 0.2 mm, before being hand-varnished on the underside to produce organic, cloud-like formations. For the Ice Cloud interpretation, a cool blue tint enhances the sense of an icy horizon, delivering a refined yet sporty aesthetic. Every dial is unique, shaped by hand and permanently set through a precise firing process, making each timepiece a singular expression of artisanal craftsmanship.
A limited edition of 10 pieces.
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Housed in a 38.5 mm stainless steel case water resistant to 120 meters, this high-end Swiss automatic watch balances poetic artistry with technical performance. Powering the piece is the in-house Calibre SXH5, a self-winding mechanical movement with a platinum micro-rotor, 60-hour power reserve, and refined finishing including sandblasted bridges, hand-chamfered inward angles, and an open ratchet. Operating at 4 Hz for reliable precision, the movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, reinforcing the transparency of its construction. Applied metal indexes, luminescent sword hands, and an integrated steel bracelet with micro-adjustment complete a contemporary luxury sports watch designed for collectors who value rare dial craftsmanship, mechanical integrity, and distinctive independent watchmaking.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Functions
Hours, minutes, and central seconds
Calibre
- Caliber SXH5: in-house self-winding
mechanical movement
- Diameter: 30 mm – 13 lines ¼
- Height: 4.2 mm
Number of parts
193
Jewels
28
Escapement
Swiss lever escapement, variable-inertia balance wheel regulated by 4 small cylindrical inertia-blocks
Frequency
4 Hz – 28800 VpH
Power winding system
Micro-rotor with a recycled platinum mass
Power reserve
60 hours, one single barrel
Barrel torque
8.8 Nmm
Case
- Stainless steel
- 38.5 mm diameter
- 10.5 mm height
- 42.8 mm lug to lug
- Screwed down crown
Finish
- Open ratchet
- Sandblasted black bridges
- Bevelling
- Straight-grained sides
- Six hand-chamfered inward angles
Glass
Sapphire crystal glass-box with anti-reflective
Caseback
Sapphire case back with anti-reflective treatment on the inner side
Water resistance
120 m
Dial
- Mother of pearl dial hand-varnished on the underside and then fired in an oven, evoking a scattered clouts effect
- Applied metal indexes
- Created in collaboration with GT Cadrans
Hands
- Luminescent, steel "Sword" hands
- Luminescent, rhodium plated steel hour maker
- Red tipped seconds hand
Bracelet
- Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive "Easy Release" system and micro-adjustment device
- Rubber strap included
- Additional calf leather strap available on demand, subject to charge
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