Antarctique TITANIUM DARK SECTOR

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About this reference

Every watch is essentially subjected to two sets of fundamental laws. The first is mechanics, which means everything must function like clockwork, quite literally. The second is aesthetics and is far more subjective: a watch must be visually attractive, provocative, seductive. Czapek’s latest launch, the Antarctique Titanium ‘Dark Sector’, strikes a perfectly symbiotic balance between these two poles. It is driven by the tried-and-true SHX5, and its dial was designed for excellent readability and viewing pleasure. The key to this Antarctique’s appeal is in the careful use of space. A traditional minute track has been discreetly placed around the edge of a smooth anthracite dial. It surrounds a double row of lightly arched parallel segments that are interrupted at each numeral. The sword hour hand points to the gaps like a ship seeking entrance into a harbour, while the minute and second hands sweep the dial each at their own pace, closing the gaps for a moment. Overview: Reference (site code): CZ-5703; Collection: Antarctique; Listing status: Archive. Functions: 1.: Hours, Minutes & Seconds. Movement: 1.: Calibre SXH5: Czapek's in house self-winding mechanical movement; 2.: Diameter: 30 mm – 13 lines ¼; 3.: Height: 4.2 mm; 4.: Number of parts: 193; 5.: Jewels: 28; 6.: Swiss lever escapement, variable-inertia balance fitted with four gold inertia-blocks; 7.: Frequency: 4 Hz – 28800 VpH; 8.: Power winding system: Micro-rotor with a recycled platinum mass; 9.: Power-reserve: 60 hours on one single barrel; 10.: Barrel torque: 8.8 Nmm. Case: 1.: 40.5mm titanium case; 2.: Height: 10.6 mm; 3.: Sapphire crystal glass-box with anti-reflective treatment; 4.: Sapphire case back with anti-reflective treatment on the inner side; 5.: Water resistance: 120m; 6.: Screwed-down crown; 7.: Watch weight: 95g. Dial: 1.: Anthracite grey brass dial with velouté finish and exclusive registered segments design; 2.: Luminescent, steel “Sword” hands. Bracelet: 1.: Integrated brushed titanium bracelet with Czapek exclusive “Easy Release” system and micro-adjustment device; 2.: Additional calf leather or rubber strap. Finishing: 1.: Open ratchets, sandblasted black bridges, bevelling, straigh