Quai des Bergues No 25 M

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About this reference

A discreet reproduction of François Czapek’s archival signature sits within the small-seconds subdial, echoing the model’s theme of visible and hidden details. The piece is powered by Czapek’s manual-wound calibre, inheriting the lineage of the first Quai des Bergues wristwatches. Its twin-barrel structure provides a 7-day power reserve — practical for weekly winding and historically linked to 19th-century habits. Inspired by pocket-watch architecture, the movement features open ratchets, symmetry, and haute horlogerie finishes such as circular graining, sand-blasted surfaces, and hand-chamfered bridges. The new 40.5 mm case, positioned between earlier sizes, offers balanced proportions and clarity, becoming the sole size for future Quai des Bergues models and strengthening the collection’s identity. The SXH1 caliber is a proprietary movement designed by Czapek. It is the first in a family of movements developed specifically for Czapek watches, according to the strictest rules of the watchmaking art. It was conceived in cooperation with Le Locle based company Chronode. This manually wound movement has two barrel springs, ensuring 7 days of power reserve and runs at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour, (3 Hertz). It features an annular balance wheel with weights for variable inertia and a Breguet terminal curve balance spring. The balance cock has been finely skeletonized and s Overview: Reference (site code): CZ-8037; Collection: Quai des Bergues; Listing status: Watch Finder; US price (czapek.us): $26,900 excl. tax. Functions: 1.: Hours & minutes; 2.: Small seconds at 7:30; 3.: Power reserve indication with weekdays at 4:30. Movement: 1.: Calibre SXH1: haute horlogerie proprietary mechanical hand-wound movement; 2.: Power-reserve > 168 hours (7 days) on two barrel-springs; 3.: Variable inertia balance wheel; 4.: Frequency: 3 Hz – 21,600 VpH; 5.: Diameter: 32 mm – 14 lines 1⁄ 4; 6.: Height: 4.75 mm; 7.: Number of components: 160; 8.: 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