Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake

Founded in 1845 by François Czapek, Czapek & Cie was one of the great names of nineteenth-century Swiss watchmaking before being successfully revived in the modern era as an independent haute horlogerie manufacturer. Today, the brand is celebrated for its exceptional finishing, limited production, and some of the most desirable luxury sports watches on the market.

The Antarctique Passage de Drake has quickly become the flagship of the modern Czapek collection, admired by collectors for its beautifully integrated design and outstanding movement architecture. This example features the stunning "Glacier Blue" dial, characterised by its distinctive textured surface, applied hour markers, and date display, creating a striking interplay of light and depth.

Housed in a beautifully finished 40.5mm stainless steel case and protected by a sapphire crystal, the watch offers 120 metres of water resistance and is accompanied by both a brand new stainless steel bracelet and a brand new blue rubber strap, providing exceptional versatility. Powering the watch is the exceptional in-house Czapek calibre SXH5 automatic movement, renowned for its micro-rotor architecture, technical sophistication, and exquisite finishing visible through the exhibition caseback. Offered as a full set with its original box and papers. Circa 2023. Covered by our 24 month J. Farren Price warranty.

The following guide explains the condition terms used throughout our pre-owned and vintage watch collection.

• New
  Brand-new and unworn, supplied by J. Farren Price as an authorised dealer with the applicable manufacturer warranty.
• New Old Stock (NOS)
  An unworn watch from an earlier production period. Minor storage or handling marks may be present.
• Mint
  An exceptional pre-owned example presenting in near-new condition, with no visible wear.
• Excellent
  A very well-preserved watch showing only light signs of careful use.
• Very Good
  A well-presented watch showing normal signs of use, including minor scratches or surface wear.
• Good
  A watch showing more noticeable signs of regular use and age, while remaining presentable.

Vintage watches
Condition is assessed in the context of the watch's age. Natural patina and period-appropriate ageing may be present and do not necessarily detract from its grade.

Condition grades relate to cosmetic presentation. Originality, replacement parts, service history and accessories are described separately where known. Please refer to the individual product description and photographs for further details.

For more in depth information about any of our timepieces, feel free to contact our team directly on (08) 8223 2787 or visit our boutique to view in person.