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Czapek & Cie Antarctique

Collection profile · 2020

Czapek & Cie’s Antarctique is the maison’s integrated-bracelet sport-chic collection, built around a slim steel/titanium profile, in-house automatic movement and a design language that balances technical finish with contemporary, everyday wearability.

Why it matters

Antarctique matters because it gave Czapek a modern sport-chic platform with an in-house movement and a highly adaptable design code, helping the revived maison claim a recognizable place in contemporary independent watchmaking.

Key references

SXH5

Calibre SXH5 — Official pages identify SXH5 as the first movement entirely conceived in-house by Czapek and the engine of the original Antarctique line.

Terre Adélie

Antarctique Terre Adélie — Czapek states that the first Antarctique model, Terre Adélie, was released on 26 May 2020.

Passage de Drake

Passage de Drake — Official pages describe Passage de Drake as an early design concept and a notable branch of the Antarctique line.

Collection timeline

  • 2020 — Czapek releases the first Antarctique model, Terre Adélie, and launches the line in May.
  • 2022 — The Antarctique S extends the family with a smaller 38.5 mm case and the same in-house movement family.
  • 2024 — Czapek continues to expand Antarctique with special dials and variants while emphasizing the integrated-bracelet concept.

FAQ

When did Antarctique launch?

Czapek says the first model, Terre Adélie, was released on 26 May 2020.

What movement powers the Antarctique?

The collection is built around the in-house Calibre SXH5 and its later derivatives.

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