Antarctique ICE CLOUD S

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About this reference

The Antarctique S Ice Cloud captures the quiet majesty of polar atmospheres through a dial that evokes drifting clouds suspended in pale blue light. At the heart of the Ice Cloud lies a rare decorative method known as nacre brouillée, or scattered mother-of-pearl. Artisans begin with polished white nacre thinned to approximately 0.2 mm before applying tinted varnish by hand using a horsehair brush. Each gesture produces irregular, cloud-like formations, ensuring that no two dials can ever be identical. The cool blue hue enhances the impression of icy skies, while the translucent nacre beneath adds depth and luminosity. Executing nacre brouillée demands exceptional control and experience. The varnish must be applied in precisely the right quantity: insufficient coverage diminishes the effect, while excess thickness compromises assembly tolerances. Once decorated, the dial is cured in an oven at high temperature to permanently fix the pattern, making the process irreversible. Prior to firing, errors can be corrected; afterward, perfection is mandatory. This balance between fragility and precision underscores the artisanal nature of the watch and highlights the challenges involved in producing such delicate components. Overview: Reference (site code): CZ-8533; Collection: Antarctique; Listing status: Watch Finder. Highlighted Features: TECHNICAL DETAILS 38,5 MM DIAMETER: This watch has a diameter of 38.5 mm. The proportions of a watch are always very subjective, but if you're hesitating between two dimensions of the same model, we recommend this version if your wrist is smaller than 16.5 cm. Don't hesitate to contact us or one of our retailers for more advice or simply trying it “in the metal”!; MICRO-ROTOR: Thanks to a micro-rotor in recycled 950 platinum, this timepiece can be wound by the movement of your wrist (or your winder if you regularly change your watch). Why a micro-rotor? To reveal all the beauty of the gear train, of course!; WATER RESISTANCE: This watch is water-resistant to 120 meters (12 ATM). Thanks to its screw-down crown, you can safely swim in the pool or sea with it. But this is not a diving watch! We recommend that you wash it thoroughly in c