Czapek

[Ttnpt00]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

For those trying to time the new Czapek announcement, Tuesday the embargo lifts.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Thx Steve!

[enjoythemusic]

THIS JUST IN

After the launch of the Antarctique Rattrapante Silver Grey last summer, demand was strong to release a new version of this very special timepiece. Today, we are pleased to present you the new Antarctique Rattrapante: The Rattrapante Ice Blue.



This new, sportive and open-worked split-second chronograph now appears with a touch of blue that enhances the hands and rings on its dial by using sapphire crystal. The transparency of this material allows now an even greater view on the Grande Complication mechanism.


The Antarctique Rattrapante Ice Blue will be available in a limited edition of 99 pieces. Orders can be placed on April 2nd at 3PM CET exactly.

[TightLines612]

This is absolutely fantastic. If it were smaller than 42.5mm I'm not sure I'd be able to resist.

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

THIS JUST IN

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[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

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new Antarctique Rattrapante: The Rattrapante Ice Blue.

Hmmm 42.5mm? I hope it wears more like 40mm

[edhahn44]

Can anybody pls comment how these rattrapante wear size wise? 42,5mm seems huge.


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[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by edhahn44

Can anybody pls comment how these rattrapante wear size wise? 42,5mm seems huge.


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Feels like a Speedmaster.

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

THIS JUST IN

The Antarctique Rattrapante Ice Blue will be available in a limited edition of 99 pieces. Orders can be placed on April 2nd at 3PM CET exactly.

Really? Czapek's website says sold out and certain dealers are also claiming that their allocations are already spoken for. Where would you place an order?

[nellyregulate]

Originally Posted by edhahn44

Can anybody pls comment how these rattrapante wear size wise? 42,5mm seems huge.


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I’ve learned over time to not go only by the numbers. And the Rattrapante is the perfect example of a much better fit than the numbers suggest. It doesn’t feel to me that it wears much different than the standard Antarctique. It also doesn’t feel like it had the ~15mm of height it has. Pictures are attached to show this. 17.1cm wrist.

[rag5178]

Originally Posted by charger_vital

Really? Czapek's website says sold out and certain dealers are also claiming that their allocations are already spoken for. Where would you place an order?

I believe that 2/3 of the 99 pieces were allocated to Authorized Dealers who were free to accept orders from their clients over the past few months. The Authorized Dealers fully sold out of their allocations a while ago.

Czapek has kept 1/3 of the pieces to sell directly to customers on their website. Those 33(ish) pieces are the ones that will be available to order.

[Patek_collector]

is Czapek releasing more watches?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

is Czapek releasing more watches?

yes.

[Patek_collector]

i wish they release a passage de drake with a tourbillon... that would be nice... and maybe in rose gold!!!

[enjoythemusic]

[mongrelnomoad]

That's fabulous.

[bibbi]

Antarctique Frozen Star in 38.5mm. Sounds temtping!

[GB-man]

Looks cool

[ap1]

What’s the frozen star model. Drake with special dial?

Czapek is buried in the Rolex link on the WW folders

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by ap1

What’s the frozen star model. Drake with special dial?

EXACTLY the question i was about to ask! What is:

Czapek---cie/antarctique/frozen-star-s

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

EXACTLY the question i was about to ask! What is:

Czapek---cie/antarctique/frozen-star-s

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

IMHO not a PdD, ‘cause it doesn’t fall under such folder (there is a separate one for already known PdD Salmon and Glacier Blue). Some LE?

[Jimbo]

I'm both extremely happy, and sad, about the Rattrapante Ice Blue release. Extremely happy because it is a beautiful watch in a size I can wear. Also happy in that this give me hope that Czapek will continue to release Rattrapantes in limited numbers in years to come.

Sad that it will take me years to save up for one, assuming I don't get sidetracked by another watch and blow my money that way.

[Easy E]

Serious question: How does production and delivery work on new models like the rattrapante when an order for an existing model is like a year and a half out?

[sgrossma]

From what I understand the online system for the Antarctique "Drake" is separate from all other models. Accordingly to literature they were making 1 regular production Drake per day. Independently, they still have other watchmakers producing other models.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

From what I understand the online system for the Antarctique "Drake" is separate from all other models. Accordingly to literature they were making 1 regular production Drake per day. Independently, they still have other watchmakers producing other models.

Fair enough.

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

EXACTLY the question i was about to ask! What is:

Czapek---cie/antarctique/frozen-star-s

It's Tuesday.... but Wednesday's coming!

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Serious question: How does production and delivery work on new models like the rattrapante when an order for an existing model is like a year and a half out?

So, the Antarctique Ice Blue Rattrapante was announced today.

The subscription orders will be taken on April 2nd at 3PM CET exactly, Central European Time. So 9am Saturday NYC time, 6am Saturday West Coast time.

If you want to order a Rattrapante, I advise you to be ready, in front of your computer at the subscription time to be sure that you will get an allocation. I believe it will not last long. Last year it took less than an hour to be sold out, I expect this year will be MUCH faster, even at $56,400. The first Rattrapante was less, but these colored sapphire discs are difficult and expensive.

There will be a $15k deposit, and shipments will not occur until all the first edition Rattrapantes have been delivered, hopefully late 2022.

We have indeed established a completely separate team to assemble the rattrapantes, it will not slow down production of the Passage de Drake three handers.

[Theory]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

EXACTLY the question i was about to ask! What is:

Czapek---cie/antarctique/frozen-star-s

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Passage de Drake Osmium S - there's a picture on WatchTempus

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

i wish they release a passage de drake with a tourbillon... that would be nice... and maybe in rose gold!!!

Serious question: is the market ready for a rose gold Czapek tourbillon on a gold bracelet? I can only guess that would be ~$150k.

[enjoythemusic]

Well guys, look, this is already online. I'm just the messenger.

H/T to new TRF member who PMed me. Will allow them to stay 'under the radar' ... unless they choose not to.


https://en.worldtempus.com/watches/p...m-s-24681.html

CHARACTERISTICS

CASE
Material : Steel
Diameter : 38.50mm
Height : 10.60mm
Water Resistance : 120m
MOVEMENT
Type : Self-Winding Mechanical
Power Reserve : 56h
Frequency : 28800 Alt/H
Calibre: SXH5

DIAL
Material: Made Of Crystallised Osmium – The Rarest Precious Metal On Earth

BRACELET/STRAP
Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet With Czapek Exclusive "Easy Release" System And Micro Adjustment

Optional Leather Or Rubber Strap


FUNCTIONS
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[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by rag5178

I believe that 2/3 of the 99 pieces were allocated to Authorized Dealers who were free to accept orders from their clients over the past few months. The Authorized Dealers fully sold out of their allocations a while ago.

Czapek has kept 1/3 of the pieces to sell directly to customers on their website. Those 33(ish) pieces are the ones that will be available to order.

Thanks, you're a gentleman and a scholar.