CZAPEK & CIE

Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R.

Czapek & Cie Antarctique Chronograph Rattrapante R.U.R.

Czapek & Cie Antarctique Chronograph Rattrapante R.U.R. - Tribute to Karel Čapek

Will robots rule all our lives one day? Or will Czapek’s Rare People escape that fate?

Might the answer be found in Czapek & Cie’s new Antarctique Rattrapante ‘R.U.R.’, where a robot adds a playful animation to the mechanics revealed beneath the grey-metallised sapphire dial? As the chronograph function is activated, the robot’s eyes change colour: press start, the eyes turn yellow (recalling Shrike in the movie Mortal Engines). Stop: they turn red. And on reset they turn blue. In fine watchmaking, every little detail counts.

Besides the exceptional SHX6 movement and the sleek and sharp design of the 42.5 mm. case, a great deal of attention was put on the bracelet. The feeling when placed on the wrist, the comfort in every situation and lightness are as important as the timepiece visual and technical qualities. The capability to be forgotten by its wearer and to suddenly reveal its stunning beauty create an intensely pleasurable dichotomy. This is why the Antarctique collection is equipped by an ergonomic brushed integrated bracelet, whose links mesh to form a highly polished "C" for Czapek.

Openworked split-second monopusher chronograph
Automatic movement with
60 hours of power reserve
42.5 mm. stainless steel case,
water resistant at up 120 meters (12 ATM)
Integrated metal bracelet
Limited Edition of 77 pieces

Technical Details

Swiss made
Functions
  • Split-second monopusher chronograph, hours, minutes & seconds
  • Chronograph's minutes at 4:30
  • Small seconds at 7:30
  • Split-second pusher at 10:30
Movement
  • Calibre SXH6: haute horlogerie automatic power-horse movement with a split-second monopusher chronograph module
  • Power reserve: 60 hours
  • Frequency: 4 Hz - 28’800 VpH
  • Variable inertia balance wheel
  • Two column wheels, chronograph horizontal clutch, patent-pending split-second clamp
  • 49 jewels, 292 components
  • Recycled 5N rose gold rotor with Czapek logo
  • Diameter: 34mm

Finish 

  • Finely shotblasted bridges with hand-polished chamfers
  • Linear satin-finished chronograph levers with hand-polished chamfers
  • Circular satin-finished wheels
  • Black-polished screws, studs and column wheels
Hands
  • Luminescent, steel "Sword" hands
Case
  • 42.5mm stainless-steel case
  • Height (with glass-box): 15.3mm
  • Perceived height (bezel to case-back): 10.5mm
  • 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
Bracelet
  • Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive "Easy Release" system
  • Additional calf leather or rubber strap

Dial 

  • Open-worked split-second chronograph on the dial side (world première)
  • Sword hours and minutes hands with SuperLuminova treatment
  • Split-second hand in full red
  • Blue fumé sapphire glass minutes ring and counters made with PVD evaporation

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