Description

The present reference is the Czapek Quai des Bergues Sapphire Blue L, a refined expression of independent watchmaking distinguished by its handmade blue flinqué enamel dial. Beneath the translucent enamel, Czapek’s Ricochet® pattern gives the dial a sense of depth and movement, complemented by elongated Roman numerals and silver-toned steel hands.

Its 42.5 mm stainless-steel case houses the manually wound Calibre SXH1. The dial displays small seconds at approximately 7:30 and a power-reserve indication with weekdays at approximately 4:30. Powered by two barrels, the movement offers more than seven days of autonomy and is visible through the sapphire caseback, where its openworked bridges and hand-finished details can be appreciated.

Water-resistant to 50 metres and fitted with an alligator strap and steel pin buckle, the Sapphire Blue L pairs the quiet elegance of traditional enamelwork with the mechanical character of Czapek’s Quai des Bergues collection.

Czapek – bio

Czapek & Cie, founded by Franciszek Czapek in 1845, is a storied Swiss watch brand with Polish roots. Czapek, a Polish watchmaker, initially collaborated with Antoine Norbert de Patek in 1839, forming ‘Patek, Czapek & Cie’ in Geneva. Their partnership dissolved in 1845, leading Czapek to establish his own firm, winning acclaim for exquisite craftsmanship and sophisticated designs. Despite its early success, the brand became dormant for over a century. Revived in 2015 through a unique crowdfunding campaign, Czapek & Cie has since re-emerged as a symbol of haute horlogerie, maintaining its legacy while introducing contemporary masterpieces.