Czapek & Cie, the Geneva-based independent watchmaker, is proud to announce the release of a highly exclusive limited edition of its iconic Antarctique model.
Created in partnership with GMT Great Masters of Time, Italy's pioneer of high-end independent watchmaking, it features a unique grainy 4N gold dial, set to captivate collectors and horology enthusiasts alike.
Presented in avant-première at the Milano Watch Week event, only 30 pieces of this limited edition will be available, exclusively through GMT Milano's boutique on Via della Spiga, 25.
“We are particularly proud of this collaboration with GMT Milano, as it holds a special personal significance for me,” said Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO of Czapek & Cie. “Having lived and worked in Italy for a renowned luxury menswear maison, I have a deep appreciation for Italian design and taste. This partnership represents a shared mission between two independent entities committed to promoting haute horlogerie. GMT Great Masters of Time is a family-owned business, and at Czapek, our shareholders are like family—our brand was crowdfunded, and we now have over 200 shareholders, many of whom are private individuals and watch aficionados. We are thrilled to count on the GMT Milano team as both partners and members of our 'rare people' family.”
“We have been at the forefront of high-end independent watchmaking for 20 years,” said Jacopo Corvo, owner of GMT Great Masters of Time, alongside his brother Mattia. “This is a niche that has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship. Our discussions about this collaboration with Czapek began some time ago. This timepiece not only builds on the success of the Antarctique model, which has been a standout for
Czapek since its launch, but also pays homage to the lasting connection between Swiss precision and Italian elegance. We have a deep connection to 4N gold, a colour that is significant to our heritage and one we use in every limited edition we produce. By removing the date, we aimed to give more prominence to the grainy matte texture and to highlight this beautiful gold tone, which has been almost forgotten. As natives of Milan, we are especially proud and honoured to unveil this special edition during Milano Watch Week, a prestigious event that underscores the city’s global reputation for style and innovation.”
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