Czapek Antarctique Frozen Meteor | LE38 | Pre-Order

The Czapek Antarctique Frozen Meteor 40.5mm pairs contemporary Swiss watchmaking with one of nature's most extraordinary materials. Each piece from this limited edition release features a genuine Gibeon meteorite dial, revealing the unmistakable Widmanstätten pattern created over millions of years as iron and nickel slowly crystallized in space. Finished with a cool light blue lacquer, the dial shifts effortlessly between icy blue, steel gray, and soft metallic tones as light moves across its surface, ensuring every watch is completely unique. Framed by the Antarctique's signature stainless steel case, faceted indexes, and sword-shaped hands, the dial remains the unmistakable centerpiece of this exceptional timepiece. Explore the 38.5mm version here. Click the "Request More Info" for more pre-order information. Visible through the sapphire caseback, Czapek's in-house Calibre SXH5 automatic movement delivers a 60-hour power reserve while showcasing seven openworked bridges inspired by François Czapek's historic pocket watches and a recycled platinum micro-rotor. The 40.5mm case is paired with the latest V2 integrated stainless steel bracelet, offering enhanced machining precision, refined finishing, a redesigned quick-release system, and improved long-term serviceability. Combining haute horlogerie craftsmanship, a rare meteorite dial, and an integrated bracelet sports watch design, the Antarctique Frozen Meteor is a remarkable expression of independent Swiss luxury watchmaking. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Calibre - SXH5: Czapek's in house self-winding mechanical movement - Swiss lever escapement - Variable-inertia balance wheel regulated by 4 small cylindrical inertia-blocks Diameter 30mm - 13 Lines 1/4 Height 4.2 mm Number of parts 193 Jewels 28 Barrel torque 8.8 Nmm Frequency 4Hz - 28,800 VpH Power Winding System Micro-rotor with a recycled platinum mass Power reserve 60 hours on one single barrel Functions Hours, minutes & central seconds Case - Stainless steel - Screwed down crown Finish - Open ratchet - Sandblasted black bridges - Bevelling - Straight-grained sides - Hand-chamfering Diameter 40.5mm Height 10.6 mm Glass - Sapphire crystal glass-box with anti-reflective - Sapphire case back with anti-reflective treatment on the inner side Water resistance 120 m Dial - Dial made of Gibeon iron meteorite, renowned for its striking Widmanstätten patterns - Light blue polished lacquer - Created in collboration with GT Cadrans Bracelet - Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive easy release system and micro-adjustment device - Additional calf leather or rubber strap Oster Jewelers is Your Authorized Czapek Retail Partner