Czapek

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by dchang81

there's no microadjust, or half link? the links seem a bit big to not have a half link. somehow no watch fits me without a half link, had to get it for my 15202 and 5711

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

There’s a half and a 1.25 link included in the box.

Mine shipped sized a little too big for my 6.75" wrist. Included were 2 extra links that are probably around 1.25-1.33 links, I don't have a ruler handy. I removed 3 normal links and installed the 2 extra links and this made for a perfect fit.

In the pics below, you can see the longer links are attached to the clasp on either side. Pretty handy as this allows you to size the bracelet precisely, similar to if you have an oyster style clasp with the springbar adjustments where the link attaches to the clasp, but more aesthetically pleasing for this style of bracelet.

You can see I have one extra link on the 6:00 side of the bracelet. This puts the clasp off center on the bottom of my wrist. Due to the freedom of articulation where the links can fold back on each other, I don't notice at all while on the wrist.

Czapek bracelet by uscmatt99, on Flickr

Czapek bracelet by uscmatt99, on Flickr

[mongrelnomoad]

Sorry, I didn't mean to be imprecise! I don't know if it's 1.25 or 1.33 - point is it's larger than a normal link and smaller than a normal + a half. I use one on mine at the moment...

[dchang81]

oh ok so there are longer links cool. shoot kind of wish it didn't so i wouldn't think about getting one

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Sorry, I didn't mean to be imprecise! I don't know if it's 1.25 or 1.33 - point is it's larger than a normal link and smaller than a normal + a half. I use one on mine at the moment...

Now worries I'm just guessing I wasn't sure if they changed things up a bit between the Terre Adelie and Passage de Drake. I hadn't seen anything on other internet write-ups so that's why I included the info and pics for other potential buyers. I just think it's awesome that they put a lot of thought into the design and the parts and packaging accompanying the watch. Since there are very few ADs a customer can take their watch to for adjustments, everything is included in the box to get a perfect fit, and it can be done by the customer, or a local watchmaker if desired.

[kimodaz]

Thanks Mike and all of you who commented on the watch.

Originally Posted by mikemargolis

Congrats kimodaz

She's a beauty, wear it in the best of health!

Mike Margolis
Czapek Americas

[dchang81]

just put my order. bracelet looks a little chintzy but plan on wearing the rubber.

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by kimodaz

Czapek Emerald Iceberg Antarctique has landed.This is an incredibly beautiful watch
I want to thank Xavier and the guys at Czapek and my friend Mike Margolis for making this all possible.

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Congratulations on getting this beautiful green dial Czapek. The swirl flows so elegantly around the entire dial. It’s a show stopper for sure!

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by dchang81

just put my order. bracelet looks a little chintzy but plan on wearing the rubber.

Congratulations Which dial and second hand options did you choose?

The bracelet wears very comfortably, but definitely feels more svelte than an Oyster bracelet. I cut my rubber strap to size, a bit big to accommodate wrist swelling as I plan to wear it mostly in the summer or when traveling to warm destinations. The rubber is firmer, less pliant and thicker than other straps I've used such as Everest straps for my Explorer. I've only worn it for a day that way, we'll see how it breaks in over time. As it's pretty easy to remove and reapply the clasp on the rubber strap, I'm thinking of getting a second strap in a different color to change things up. For now I have grey, I may need to get white and/or red down the road.

[Allanmodel]

Originally Posted by dchang81

just put my order. bracelet looks a little chintzy but plan on wearing the rubber.

Congrats!

Which model and how long you've to wait?

[dchang81]

boring old blue with red tip. blue rubber strap. used to say jan on their site a few weeks ago when i was messing around and that jumped to april.

[BrunoMalik]

Just look at this. Piece unique Faubourg de Cracovie in rose gold with bespoke green dial.






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[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by BrunoMalik

Just look at this. Piece unique Faubourg de Cracovie in rose gold with bespoke green dial.






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Stunning!

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by BrunoMalik

Just look at this. Piece unique Faubourg de Cracovie in rose gold with bespoke green dial.






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Wow that is absolutely stunning! That is the best green dial I have ever seen. Lotsa of companies doing green, but that shade is perfect, in my eyes.


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[dchang81]

that looks amazing

[MikeNY]

Love it
Perfect match - gold/green


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[hankae]

Originally Posted by BrunoMalik

Just look at this. Piece unique Faubourg de Cracovie in rose gold with bespoke green dial.






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They hit it out of the park with that one.

[szabo_martin]

Wow that green on gold is amazing, Czapek is knocking them out of the park. Anyone else get the email to send in wrist size for the Fratello colab watch?

[BrunoMalik]

So i tried on the Antarctique Rattrapante. What an amazing watch. Seeing the Chrono operate live on the dial is just so cool. Also i was pleasantly surprised how small it wore even though its 42.5mm in diameter and 15mm thick. It wears very similar to the standard Antarctique. Here are some photos on my 17.5 cm wrist.








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[amateurcollector]

The Antarctique is a real winner. Yes, its an integrated steel luxury sports watch, but its very different than an AP (more comfortable) and a Nautilus (more svelte). I don't think this is captured well in photos (some watches photograph well and then underwhelm in person - this is the opposite of Czapek!)

[watchucallit]

I was able to order one the Rattrapantes. Arrival hopefully in late November. :)

[BrunoMalik]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

I was able to order one the Rattrapantes. Arrival hopefully in late November. :)

Congrats on getting an allocation, that makes us two.

However, im flipping mine for UUUUGE profit (Trump voice).

Just kidding, would never sell it.


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[kimodaz]

That is a beautiful watch. A great new dial in green. Would make a great companion piece to my Faubourg de Cracovie in rose gold with blue dial.
Sorry I don't have better pictures

[watchucallit]

I am not sure these are going to go up in value.. I did not buy it for that. I really like it and it adds to my watch diversity :)

Originally Posted by BrunoMalik

Congrats on getting an allocation, that makes us two.

However, im flipping mine for UUUUGE profit (Trump voice).

Just kidding, would never sell it.


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[BrunoMalik]

Originally Posted by kimodaz

That is a beautiful watch. A great new dial in green. Would make a great companion piece to my Faubourg de Cracovie in rose gold with blue dial.
Sorry I don't have better pictures

This is tough to photograph, but a stunning piece in real life. Congrats.


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[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

I am not sure these are going to go up in value.. I did not buy it for that. I really like it and it adds to my watch diversity :)

It’s such a breath of fresh air when someone explicitly buys a watch they simply like.

[eiesh]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

It’s such a breath of fresh air when someone explicitly buys a watch they simply like.

And if it doubles in value, that will be an added bonus

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[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by eiesh

And if it doubles in value, that will be an added bonus

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And if it doesn't, like in the olden days, you still have a killer watch that you didn't overpay for I just can't stop wearing mine.

[eiesh]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

And if it doesn't, like in the olden days, you still have a killer watch that you didn't overpay for I just can't stop wearing mine.

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[sophiadavid]

Yes, I have a huge collection of watches!

[kimodaz]

What I like about CZapek is that the product quality is top notch at a fair price and the people involved with the company make you feel like part of the family. I get to enjoy the whole adventure of buying a watch I really like, from a company that cares about what they represent. It is like the old days when buying a new watch felt like a great adventure. Definitely not today's norm.
I completely understand that as Czapek becomes more well known, they may become a brand that will be hard to acquire. This due to the small volume of product produced.
I hope as time passes that the company will remain loyal to it's present philosophy about product and customers.