Antarctique SASHIKO AZURE S

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About this reference

In keeping with the Czapek ethos, these new dials introduce atypical colours, intriguing textures and fascinating details. With a contemporary twist on traditional crafts and materials, and a new approach to texture, each dial has been designed to capture the light in a particular way, creating a sense of movement and vitality through a play of constantly changing colours. The ‘Sashiko’ dial pays homage to the geometric lines and three-dimensionality of the traditional Japanese stitching of the same name, developed in Japan during the Edo period. The three-dimensional stamped pattern – based on a stylised lotus flower spotted and chosen by Marie-Alix de Roquemarel – is achieved by repeating squares set at 45 degrees to perpendicular, each comprising six facets. As the light plays across the dial, the lotus pink appears to alternate between a pure, almost sugary tone and a soft hint of mauve, while the blue dial changes from the clear colour of a springtime sky to the greyer tone of autumn. Overview: Limited edition: 100 pieces; Reference (site code): CZ-6338; 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 %; 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 Frequency: 4 Hz — 28800 VpH; 7.: Power winding system: Micro rotor with a recycled platinum mass; 8.: Power-reserve: 60 hours on a single barrel Barrel torque: 8.8 Nmm. Case: 1.: 38.5mm steel 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. Dial: 1.: Light blue flinqué dial with Japanese embroidery-inspired pattern; 2.: Luminescent, steel “Sword” hands Luminescent, metal or diamonds hour markers. Bracelet: 1.: Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive “Easy Release” system and micro- adjustment device; 2.: Additional calf leather or rubber strap. Finishing: 1.: Open ratchets, sa