Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor Reference Guide

amanico · 2024-10-01T06:36:21Z

Explore the Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor, a limited edition luxury sports watch featuring a unique Gibeon meteorite dial. Discover its specs, design, and collector insights.

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Amanico brings to light a unique iteration of the Czapek Antarctique, the Green Meteor, a timepiece that showcases Czapek's innovative use of materials and commitment to distinctive design. His detailed overview highlights the watch's technical specifications and aesthetic choices, inviting collectors to consider this limited-edition piece within the broader landscape of luxury sports watches. Amanico's post serves as an excellent starting point for understanding how Czapek continues to push boundaries while maintaining its horological integrity.

You know the Czapek Antarctique. It is regularly posted here.

But did you know about the Antarctique Green Meteor?

Czapek cut a slice of the Gibeon Meteorite, lacquered it in green, then polished it.

The outcome is quite cool, I must say. Even if, in order to match with the dial, I would have used a hue of blue. But the outcome is quite appealing. AND... This version doesn't have a date!

The case is in steel, 40, 5 mm big, 10, 6 mm high, and has the good taste to be water resistant to 120 meters and to have a screw-down crown, which is appropriate for a sports or an adventure watch.

The steel bracelet has a micro adjustment and a quick release system, which will allow you to play with the calf or rubber strap provided with the watch.

The backside is a pleasure for the eyes, as you can admire the superb automatic movement and its micro rotor ( made in platinum ) which beats at the pace of 28, 800 alternances per hour and offers a good autonomy of 60 hours.

The finishing is superb, with its sandblasted bridges and bevellings.

It is a limited edition of 100 pieces, which sadly comes at a certain price: Count a good 30, 000 Euros in France, taxes included.

Best,

Nicolas

About the CZAPEK Antarctique Ref. Antarctique

The Czapek Antarctique represents the brand's entry into the integrated bracelet sports watch category. Introduced in 2019, this 40mm reference features a blue dial configuration and continues in current production as part of the Antarctique series.

The stainless steel case measures 40mm in diameter with a fixed bezel and sapphire crystal. Water resistance extends to 120 meters. The automatic Caliber SXH5 movement provides 60 hours of power reserve. The watch is fitted with a matching steel bracelet.

This reference targets collectors seeking a contemporary integrated bracelet design from an independent manufacturer. The blue dial variant offers color contrast within the Antarctique lineup, while the 40mm case size positions it as a mid-sized option in the series. The automatic movement and steel construction provide everyday practicality for those drawn to the brand's modern approach to sports watch design.

Specifications

Caliber: SXH5

Case: Stainless Steel

Diameter: 40 mm

Dial: Blue

Water Resist.: 120m

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Key Points from the Discussion

The Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor's water resistance is comparable to the Vacheron Constantin Overseas, making it a strong contender in the luxury sports watch category, though some collectors might prefer the Overseas at a similar price point.
The brand Czapek has significantly increased its production volume from hundreds to thousands of watches annually, suggesting that collectors can anticipate a greater variety of models and iterations across their collections.
While acknowledging the Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor's appeal, some collectors express hesitation about committing to such a distinctive watch at full price, suggesting a preference for a significant discount.
A direct comparison is drawn to the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante with a meteorite dial, which offers similar features to the Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor but at a significantly lower price point.
A playful suggestion for a 'kryptonite' dial highlights the community's interest in unique and imaginative material applications for watch dials.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

Oct 1, 2024

But I'll take that Tonda meteorite, literally and figuratively, with most of the same features, for one third of the money....

Arronax

Oct 1, 2024

I was really hoping for a kryptonite dial

S F

Oct 1, 2024

The brand has expanded production from hundreds to thousands per year so we can expect to see more iterations of everything from them...lets see....

Watchonthewrist

Oct 2, 2024

I Like the watch but never pushed me that much to get one tbh .

AuHavrePro

Oct 2, 2024

The only thing superior with this watch is the WR that is on par with the Overseas, which I'd rather have for that amount of money anyway....

Mostel

Oct 24, 2024

I'd like to get this one at 50% off, after the first guy changes his mind three days in... I can't commit to any watch that give some morning after fears... but I can still acknowledge this is very cool

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