Czapek returns to the address where François Czapek founded his first Geneva company, opening a new flagship on the Quai des Bergues.
Czapek today introduces the Quai des Bergues “Midnight in Geneva” in a new 40.5mm steel case, limited to 18 pieces, as its new boutique opens on the quay. The first edition, in 2019, marked Czapek’s first modern Geneva boutique, with a 42.5mm case.
The dark blue aventurine dial appears in this diameter for the first time. Rather than carve cavities into the stone, Czapek cuts the dial through and sets the sub-dials on a base plate just 0.4mm thick. Inside is the hand-wound Calibre SXH1, with more than 168 hours of power reserve.
Live Teams designed the new boutique around shared tables and open display stands, with no counter separating visitor from collection. “Coming back here is a statement about what we stand for,” says CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel.
As in 2019, the 18 pieces still point to Rue de la Corraterie 18, Czapek’s first address in the city.
The Basics
- Brand Czapek
- Model Quai des Bergues “Midnight in Geneva”
- Diameter 40.5mm
- Thickness 11.9mm (9.5mm perceived)
- Case material Stainless steel
- Dial Dark blue aventurine, domed; elongated Roman numerals; Fleur-de-Lys hands in silver powder-coated steel
- Water resistance 50m (5 atm)
- Strap Alligator, stainless steel pin buckle
- Limited edition 18 pieces
The Movement
- Calibre SXH1, proprietary, hand-wound
- Functions Hours and minutes; small seconds at 7:30; power reserve indication with weekdays at 4:30
- Winding Manual
- Power reserve More than 168 hours (7 days) on two barrels
- Frequency 3Hz (21,600 VpH)
- Jewels 31
Images courtesy of Czapek.
