Czapek

[szabo_martin]

Its being shipped via UPS as we speak. I'm honestly excited for this one, Im curious how this boutique brand will grow. A major part of the process was the hands on from Czapek and Fratello so I wonder if it will stay as intimate or if it will become an AD experience like other brands. The price is a bit of a mind bender too since it is a relatively unknown brand but from the Antartique youtube videos it does seem the product is on par with the best of them, in which case its actually not priced bad at all.

[szabo_martin]

That's true you were one of the first to take the plunge. When you look at the construction of the watch and the companies involved in manufacturing them they are a bit of a bargain for the time being. They have wait lists now so Im sure things will change

[thewatchidiot]

Well after a near 4 month holiday in Switzerland, service, I received mine back today. I did have the bracelet fully brushed and it is definitely more muted. Still have to get it sized as I have a heck of a time doing their bracelet.
I’ll get back on later on to report on the service and it’s success.

[Patek_collector]

Decided to pull the plug on the Czapek Fratello green dial. Will get in Feb and will post some pictures


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[Schweinwerfer]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Decided to pull the plug on the Czapek Fratello green dial. Will get in Feb and will post some pictures


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Absolutely the right decision

[deuxani]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Decided to pull the plug on the Czapek Fratello green dial. Will get in Feb and will post some pictures

Did you decide this back in July or later? Because they are all sold out, right?

[Neom]

Nice watches. I would get one if it was available at 20% or more under MSRP for sure.

[Patek_collector]

Had the chance to get one this week. One of the receivers wanted to cancel so i took his.


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[Allanmodel]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Had the chance to get one this week. One of the receivers wanted to cancel so i took his.


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Good for you~~

[deuxani]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Had the chance to get one this week. One of the receivers wanted to cancel so i took his.

Wow that’s pretty good news! Can’t wait to see your pictures when you get it.

[csong825]

Just saw this pop up on IG. I’ve been following Czapek for a little while now. I wonder if this is the one that makes me pull the trigger… I imagine it will be a white dial but curious to see how it will be different from their usual white dial Antartique.

https://monochrome-watches.com/annou...december-2021/


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[szabo_martin]

Im sure it will sell out FAST

[JMac6]

I am thinking maybe a textured while dial a la the snowflake.

[szabo_martin]

Seems like it would be a white dial

[Stranger]

That Monochrome is another Antartique it seems.

[Ducky Magoo]

Anybody have the white rubber strap? Would love to see it in pics with the Passage de Drake in real life photos.

[paxsinica]

The new Monochrome limited edition is announced today. The dial seems a bit boring though. I'm sure it'll still sell like hotcakes though. Any interest TRF peeps?

[Ducky Magoo]

Originally Posted by paxsinica

The new Monochrome limited edition is announced today. The dial seems a bit boring though. I'm sure it'll still sell like hotcakes though. Any interest TRF peeps?

Agree

[JMac6]

[btinl]

The texture of the dial can better be seen here. I like it.

[solaire]

Originally Posted by btinl

The texture of the dial can better be seen here. I like it.

Only 33 which is annoying. Also dislike the white rubber would have preferred a blue or orange.

Wonder if it can be collected in Europe.




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[mongrelnomoad]

I have a vintage Grand Seiko with a similar texture and in the flesh it looks amazing. It’s what you want from a dial - subtle fascination.

[enjoythemusic]

I feel it looks great! Subtle elegance. Like how you can choose red hand or standard.

Agreed, for fun it needs an orange strap too... and black.

[JMac6]

The presence of Automatique does a lot for the dial.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by JMac6

The presence of Automatique does a lot for the dial.

I didn’t notice how different it was to the Terre Adelie until you mentioned it. Superficially, the dials are very similar, however mine says ‘Chronometre’ instead of ‘Automatique’, and ‘Swiss Made’ instead of ‘Fabrique en Suisse’.

[szabo_martin]

I was on line at 6am my time to pull the trigger but it came up a bit meh. Its a beautiful dial but nothing much else special about at. I also just got the green last week one so had I not I'd probably have bought this one. Its still a beautiful watch no doubt and guaranteed it'll sell out quickly, which makes me happy to see the brand being so well received. Czapek deserves it, they had the guts to jump into the deep end of the pool

[Patek_collector]

can you share some pics as i am getting my green as well sometime end of Jan. i am keen to see if it looks as nice as in the ad.

[szabo_martin]

I would love to but it arrived via ups yesterday at my house and I am away on business until the 22nd. I had my father in law receive it and would rather he not open the box. I can definitely share some pics when I get home and unbox it :) Im curious too how it will look in person.

[Patek_collector]

will wait for your pics.

[deuxani]

This is pretty sad:

https://www.chrono24.nl/all/czapek-a...id21837107.htm



The green Fratello edition is already being sold on Chrono24. Especially annoying as it was so limited and many people haven’t even received theirs yet.