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Old 16 March 2023, 11:12 PM   #2491
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Big announcement today (circa 1 hour). Any predictions?
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Old 17 March 2023, 12:09 AM   #2492
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Dark Sector... Great name. Love titanium!


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Old 17 March 2023, 12:21 AM   #2493
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That dial is just... wow.



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Old 17 March 2023, 12:23 AM   #2494
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I see a few very interesting changes. For one, it looks like the bracelet is all brushed. The red looks 'muted' to better match titanium. Also, a new matching red rubber strap. Bravo Czapek!

https://czapek.com/dark_sector/

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Old 17 March 2023, 12:40 AM   #2495
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Old 17 March 2023, 12:40 AM   #2496
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Thats a hot unit
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Old 17 March 2023, 12:46 AM   #2497
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Really nice, looks great on a strap.
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Old 17 March 2023, 01:10 AM   #2498
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Old 17 March 2023, 01:36 AM   #2499
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These guys are good....
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Old 17 March 2023, 01:56 AM   #2500
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Putting myself down for one of these - late 24/early 25
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Old 17 March 2023, 02:01 AM   #2501
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Order book already closed...
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Old 17 March 2023, 02:09 AM   #2502
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Old 17 March 2023, 02:49 AM   #2503
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https://youtu.be/uo9yl3Apwpo
Now bidirectional charge on SXH5
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Old 17 March 2023, 03:55 AM   #2504
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Now bidirectional charge on SXH5
Wow! Yes, start at 18 minute mark



Movement differences from the Monochome version to the new bi-directional winding.

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Old 17 March 2023, 04:16 AM   #2505
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Damn. I’m a sucker for no date and titanium. I would have asked my AD to switch my order but received word my watch is on way to AD. Congrats to those that got one of the 100
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Old 17 March 2023, 04:19 AM   #2506
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Looks fantastic. The price premium over the Passage de Drake seems steep, but it’s an undeniably beautiful design.
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Old 17 March 2023, 04:21 AM   #2507
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I have ordered one.... think I will flip my Salmon 40.5 though
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Old 17 March 2023, 04:26 AM   #2508
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Looks amazing

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Old 17 March 2023, 05:36 AM   #2509
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Looks great, but not more than the one I ordered. The price is steep, but at this range, it is what it is.
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Old 17 March 2023, 06:18 AM   #2510
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Love everything about the brand except one thing that ruin it all... the name and logo looks like a cheap Eastern European cigarettes brand...
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Old 17 March 2023, 09:22 AM   #2511
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Love everything about the brand except one thing that ruin it all... the name and logo looks like a cheap Eastern European cigarettes brand...
What's wrong with cheap Eastern European cigarettes?
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Old 17 March 2023, 09:30 AM   #2512
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Love the font and name. Very clean, easy on the eye, bold yet slender.

Though yes, font art is a personal preference.

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Old 17 March 2023, 09:47 AM   #2513
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It seems the new limited edition titanium has chamfers on the bracelet. Interesting and welcome change.

Hi Mike, do you know if this change will only be limited to this reference or will be part of all 40.5mm models from now on?
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Old 17 March 2023, 10:05 AM   #2514
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Looks stunning, congrats to the lucky 100!
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Old 17 March 2023, 10:05 AM   #2515
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I’m not seeing any chamfering in the monochrome hands on:

https://monochrome-watches.com/czape...w-specs-price/

On Czapek’s site, I do see one pic that shows chamfering but then another pic that doesn’t. Maybe it will be an option?
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Old 17 March 2023, 10:18 AM   #2516
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Sorry if this was already discussed but does anyone know when orders will be take for the 38.5 Drake? The website says ‘order’ but goes to a page that says orders are closed. I don’t want to miss out when orders open. I’m celebrating an important work milestone and I’ve spent a year trying to choose the perfect watch. And I keep going back to this model. Thanks.
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Old 17 March 2023, 10:41 AM   #2517
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I’m not seeing any chamfering in the monochrome hands on:

https://monochrome-watches.com/czape...w-specs-price/

On Czapek’s site, I do see one pic that shows chamfering but then another pic that doesn’t. Maybe it will be an option?
The Instagram pics by Czapek show chamfering.
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Old 17 March 2023, 07:56 PM   #2518
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Hi Guys,

We actually have not yet received a real titanium bracelet, the photos were done with a brushed steel bracelet.

Fingers crossed for the Ti one before the fair starts in 10 days.

There will NOT be bracelet chamfering on any 40.5, this is a design element put into the 38.5 because of the removal of case side features.

In addition, we will not be offering this as a bespoke option. From the factory:

Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer this kind of manipulation of the 40.5mm watch case. It is simply too complex and would involve a disproportionate amount of effort and development

Sorry for the incorrect photo on IG; clearly someone put an Antarctique S bracelet on the Dark Matter for the photoshoot. When you don't have the real product yet, you improvise.
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Old 17 March 2023, 08:44 PM   #2519
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The micro adjustment is cool though. I would imagine that they will be able to offer that as a retrofit for older models (especially considering that the bracelet shown is actually steel). Any insight Mr. Margolis?
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Old 17 March 2023, 08:49 PM   #2520
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