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Czapek & Cie / Place Vendôme

Czapek & Cie Place Vendôme

Collection profile · 2015

Czapek & Cie’s Place Vendôme collection is the maison’s platform for exceptional fine watchmaking, pairing classical inspiration with technically ambitious complications such as tourbillon, second time zone and dual-escapement constructions.

Why it matters

Place Vendôme matters because it anchors Czapek’s most elaborate and classical high-complication work, showing how the revived brand translates historical references into contemporary fine watchmaking.

Key references

Tourbillon Suspendu Ici et Ailleurs

Tourbillon Suspendu Ici et Ailleurs — Czapek describes the first models of the Place Vendôme line as including this tourbillon-and-second-time-zone watch.

Complicité

Place Vendôme Complicité — Official copy says the line later added the dual-escapement Complicité, launched in 2023.

Place Vendôme

Place Vendôme collection — The collection is named after the Paris square where François Czapek opened a boutique in 1850, linking modern Czapek to the brand’s historical roots.

Collection timeline

  • 2015 — Czapek launches the Place Vendôme collection as part of the revived maison’s early portfolio.
  • 2023 — The maison marks a new milestone with the launch of Place Vendôme Complicité, a dual-escapement timepiece.
  • 2024 — The Place Vendôme collection remains active as Czapek’s designated venue for exceptional watchmaking projects.

FAQ

What kinds of watches belong to Place Vendôme?

It is Czapek’s collection for exceptional projects, including tourbillon and dual-escapement complications.

Why is it called Place Vendôme?

The name references the Paris square where François Czapek opened a boutique in 1850.

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