Czapek introduced the Antarctique Passage de Drake S – an elegant new case size for slimmer wrists. Two years after the successful launch of the Antarctique line, sporting chic entered fresh territory with a 38.5mm case and an array of new dials.
Movements
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 an 100% recycled platinum mass
Power-reserve > 60 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
Functions
Hours, Minutes & Seconds
Date at 6 o'clock
Case
Stainless steel case
38.5 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 rubber strap
Hands
Luminescent, steel "Sword" hands
Dial
Stamped “flinqué” dial with the exclusive, officially registered “Stairway to Eternity” pattern
Luminescent, rhodium plated steel hour makers