Quai des Bergues N°17 DOUBLE SOLEIL AQUA BLUE

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About this reference

One size never truly fits all – and with this in mind, Czapek presents its Quai des Bergues model in a new, 40.5mm case. The steel case retains all of the stylistic signatures of the Quai des Bergues case – with a slight refinement of the case-side recesses in order to incorporate the movement (Calibre SXH1) – and a subtle change to the slope of the lugs to ensure a perfect fit on the wrist. “The two existing sizes of the Quai des Bergues have always been well received,” says Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel. “But, among our community of enthusiasts, we’ve had many comments and discussions about creating a perfect ‘Goldilocks’ size in between – one that is adaptable and elegant, looks both dressy and sporty and has a great presence on wrists of all sizes. The design of the case is very organic and fluid – and for that, I pay tribute to the biomechanical style of the artist H.R.Giger (designer of Alien) whose work has always fascinated me.” Overview: Reference (site code): CZ-6761; Collection: Quai des Bergues; Listing status: Watch Finder. Functions: 1.: Hours & minutes; 2.: « Small second at 7h30; 3.: Power reserve indication with weekdays at 4h30. Movement: 1.: Calibre SXH1: Haute Horlogerie proprietary mechanical hand-wound movement; 2.: Power-reserve > 168 hours (7 days) on two barrel-; 3.: Variable inertia balance wheel; 4.: Frequency: 3 Hz — 21,600 VpH; 5.: Number of jewels: 31. Case: 1.: Stainless steel case; 2.: 40.5mm diameter; 3.: Lug to lug (north to south): 47.67mm; 4.: Thickness: 11.9mm (9.5mm perceived); 5.: Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on the inside surface; 6.: Sapphire crystal case back with anti- reflective treatment on the inside surface; 7.: Water-resistance: 50 meters (5 atm); 8.: springs; 9.: Diameter: 32 mm — 14 lines 4; 10.: Height: 4.75 mm; 11.: Number of components: 160. Dial: 1.: Deep Blue ‘Secret Alloy’ dial; 2.: Unique and Exclusive Czapek guilloché ‘Double Soleil’ design inspired by the 1930’s Art Déco era; 3.: Czapek elongated indexes; 4.: Rhodium plated arrow steel hands. Finishing: 1.: Bridges open on gear train; 2.: Double open ratchets, sandblasted bridges and main plate; 3.: Heat-blued screws, bevelli