For the first time Czapek has used meteorite, and more specifically the Gibeon meteorite, which fell in Namibia in prehistoric times – believed to be approximately around 600 million years ago. For the Antarctique Green Meteor, the mineral’s natural grey colour has been transformed by a rich green lacquer; applied in many layers and polished to a perfect finish, it appears to change tone in different light conditions.
40.5mm stainless steel case, Gibeon meteorite dial. Czapek’s self-winding SXH5 caliber, entirely conceived and assembled in-house. Limited to 100 pieces.
Functions
Hours, minutes and central seconds
Movements
Caliber SXH5: 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 wheel regulated by 4 small cylindrical inertia-blocks
Frequency: 4 Hz — 28800 VpH
Power winding system: micro-rotor with a recycled platinum mass
Power reserve: 60 hours, one single barrel
Barrel torque: 8.8 Nmm
Finish: Open ratchets, sandblasted black bridges, bevelling, straight-grained sides, hand-chamfering
Case
40.5mm steel case
Height: 10.6 mm
Sapphire crystal glass-box with anti-reflective treatment
Sapphire case back with anti-reflective treatment on the inner side
Water resistance: 120m
Screwed-down crown
Dial
Dial made of Gibeon iron meteorite, renowned for its striking Widmanstatten patterns
Green polished laquer
Bracelet
Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive “Easy Release” system and micro-adjustment device
Additional calf leather or rubber strap
