The next generation of sporty, haute horology is here

The Antarctique combines sophisticated style and look with a genuine in-house power movement bound to stake a major claim in the popular sport-chic segment. 

But there's more to haute horlogerie than virtuosic complications. Movement design, rare and fine finishing, selected materials or intricate case surfaces, and attention to detail, are all key factors that set the Antarctique a cut above the rest. On the dial, the date window is positioned at 6 o'clock to maintain the Czapek aesthetics based on vertical symmetry. The hands design is reminiscent of a sword, sporty and easy-to-read, as well as the three-dimensional indexes. The 41mm stainless steel case is integrated with an original double ‘trompe l'oeil’ curve, another unconventional design choice making this timepiece unique and exclusive.

The Antarctique Passage de Drake collection takes the sport-chic case design of the Antarctique Terre Adélie line and pairs it with an atypical trapezoid dial motif nicknamed "Stairway to Eternity," a fresh signature whose three-dimensional stamped surface creates a play of shadows across the dial. 

The Antarctique is slim enough to slip comfortably under a cuff, and with a carefully-honed, edgy look. The transparent case back reveals the model’s beating heart, the vigorous, 30-millimeter SXH5.01 automatic calibre, conceived internally by a multifaceted team. Special attention was given to both performance and appearance, so the movement’s parts are arranged for visual harmony and transparency.

Specifications

Functions

• Hours, Minutes & Seconds
• Date at 6 o'clock

Movement

• Calibre SXH5: Czapek's in house self-winding mechanical movement
• Diameter: 30 mm – 13 lines ¼
• Height: 4.2 mm
• Number of parts: 193
• Jewels: 28
• Swiss lever escapement, variable-inertia balance fitted with four gold inertia-blocks
• Frequency: 4 Hz – 28800 VpH
• Power winding system: Micro rotor with a 100% recycled platinum 950 mass
• Power-reserve > 56 hours on one single barrel
• Barrel torque: 8.8 Nmm
• Finish: Open ratchets, sandblasted black bridges, bevelling, straight-grained sides, six hand-chamfered inward angles

Hands

• Luminescent, steel "Sword" hands

Case

• Stainless steel case
• 40.5 mm diameter
• Height: 10.6 mm
• Sapphire crystal glass-box with anti-reflective treatment ARDur©
• Sapphire crystal case-back with anti-reflective treatment
• Water-resistance: 120 meters (12 atm)
• Screwed-down crown

Bracelet

• Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive "Easy Release" system
• Additional calf leather or rubber strap

Dial

• Stamped “flinqué” dial with the exclusive, officially registered “Stairway to Eternity” pattern
• Luminescent, rhodium plated steel hour makers