Czapek & Cie Antarctique Rattrapante SS Skeleton Dial LIMITED

The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante Skeleton is a statement of haute horlogerie, released in 2021 as a highly exclusive limited edition of just 99 pieces. This model is a technical and visual masterwork, boasting a fully skeletonized dial that reveals the intricacies of its proprietary SHX6 (or SXH7) automatic caliber—a feature passionately sought after by connoisseurs of the independent watchmaking world. Developed in collaboration with Chronode, the movement’s design foregrounds its rattrapante (split-seconds) chronograph, a complication considered among the “grand complications” for both its mechanical and finishing requirements. The 42.5mm stainless steel case is robust yet refined, meeting the everyday demands of modern collectors without sacrificing architectural prowess. A 15.3mm thickness, including the tall box sapphire crystal, balances the complexity of the movement with wrist comfort. The signature skeletonized dial, sword hands with SuperLuminova, and open-worked totalizer maximize legibility while showcasing movement architecture from both sides. The Antarctique Rattrapante Skeleton also serves as a testament to Czapek’s revival and their daring approach to avant-garde design in high horology. Its exclusivity, collectibility, and technical virtuosity make this piece a highlight of any modern, forward-looking collection. Like New with Czapek & Cie box, additional Czapek & Cie strap and papers dated 2014.