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Independent Watchmakers · 2026-09-01

Czapek Antarctique Frozen Meteor brings cosmic texture to 40.5 mm

Gibeon meteorite, pale blue lacquer and Czapek’s micro-rotor calibre define this 38-piece Antarctique edition.

By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Czapek

Czapek Antarctique Frozen Meteor front view
The 40.5 mm Frozen Meteor and its Gibeon meteorite dial. Czapek ↗

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Czapek’s Antarctique Frozen Meteor uses a Gibeon iron-meteorite dial whose Widmanstätten pattern makes every watch unique. A light denim-blue lacquer cools the natural crystalline texture without hiding it. The stainless-steel case measures 40.5 mm and is paired with Czapek’s revised V2 integrated bracelet. Water resistance is rated to 120 metres.

Czapek Antarctique Frozen Meteor movement
The SXH5 micro-rotor calibre through the sapphire caseback. Czapek ↗

The automatic SXH5 was conceived in-house and uses an off-centre micro-rotor made from recycled 950 platinum. It operates at 4 Hz and offers approximately 60 hours of power reserve, with stop-seconds for precise setting. The 40.5 mm Frozen Meteor is limited to 38 pieces and was announced at CHF 25,000, with first deliveries scheduled for September 2026.

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Czapek · Published 2026-06-30 ↗