Czapek & Cie - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Czapek & Cie
    Year: 2024
    Reference No: 1626
    Case No: 17133
    Model Name: Artists & Artisans - Pièce N°1
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. SXH5, 28 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Czapek deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Czapek Passport, instruction manual, additional deployant clasp, additional rubber bracelet, three setting tools, setting pins, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    As part of the TimeForArt auction, Czapek has created the Antarctique ‘Artists & Artisans - Pièce N°1’, a special and unique timepiece in collaboration with master engraver Michèle Rothen and Czapek’s long-term partner, the Swiss dial-maker Metalem.

    The dial is crafted from a gold alloy known as Alloy 401, branded by Czapek as the “Secret Alloy.” It is adorned with a hand-decorated and subtly blackened engraving that represents Czapek SXH5 caliber, brought to the forefront with a “trompe l’oeil” effect as in a skeleton watch, and finished with three-dimensional indexes. The hands are designed in a sword-like style, offering a sporty and easy-to-read display.

    The timepiece is housed in a 40.5mm stainless steel case featuring an original double “trompe l'oeil” curve, another unconventional design choice that makes this watch unique and exclusive. It is fitted with a stainless-steel integrated bracelet, with brushed links connected by highly polished links shaped like a “C” for Czapek. The bracelet also features a quick-change system, allowing the wearer to easily switch to a rubber strap, and a micro-adjustment.

    Inside the created Antarctique ‘Artists & Artisans - Pièce N°1’ is the automatic caliber SXH5, with a 60-hour power reserve and a micro-rotor made of recycled platinum. Combining sophistication with high reliability, the SXH5 merges traditional haute horlogerie finishing techniques with avant-garde laser engravings.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 1626
A unique stainless steel wristwatch with engraved gold dial, sold to benefit Swiss Institute

2024
40.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed

Estimate
$40,000 - 80,000 
CHF35,200-70,400
€37,500-75,000
HK$311,000-622,000

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024