Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue Full Rose Gold 5N

The origins of Czapek’s Antarctique line are present in ‘Mount Erebus’ thanks to the lamé dial, a finish originally created for the first iteration of Antarctique, launched in May 2020 – the limited-edition Terre Adélie. Created in collaboration with Metalem, Czapek's long-time manufacturing partner, it is crafted using a special kind of comb that creates an effect like a highly textured satin finish. Complementing the rose gold ‘Mount Erebus’ case, the dial offered in Deep Blue is made with a CVD (chemical vapour deposit) technique.

Located on Ross Island in the frozen continent, the mountain from which the new Antarctique takes its name is the southernmost active volcano on Earth and one of the very few constantly active volcanoes in the world. It was named after one of expedition ships that discovered Ross Island in 1841, HMS Erebus – which, in turn was named after a deity in Greek mythology born of Chaos and personifying darkness. A remarkable feature of this volcano is the presence in its lava of gold, which is projected into the atmosphere at an estimated rate of 80 grams per day, dissolved in the escaping volcanic gases and therefore impossible to harvest.

In fine watchmaking, every little detail counts. Besides the exceptional SXH5 movement and the sleek and sharp design of the case or the dial, a great deal of attention was put on the bracelet. The feeling when placed on the wrist, the comfort in every situation and lightness are as important as the timepiece visual and technical qualities. The capability to be forgotten by its wearer and to suddenly reveal its stunning beauty create an intensely pleasurable dichotomy. This is why the Antarctique collection is equipped by an ergonomic brushed integrated bracelet, whose links mesh to form a highly polished "C" for Czapek.

FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes and seconds
Date at 6 o'clock

MOVEMENT
Calibre SXH5 Czapek's in-house self-winding mechanical movement
Diameter: 30 mm – 13 lines 1⁄4
Height: 4.2 mm
Number of parts: 193
Jewels: 28
Swiss lever escapement, variable-inertia balance wheel regulated by 4 small cylindrical inertia-blocks
Frequency: 4 Hz – 28800 VpH
Power winding system: micro-rotor with a recycled platinum mass
Power reserve: 60 hours, one single barrel
Barrel torque: 8.8 Nmm

FINISH
Openworked ratchets, sandblasted bevelled black bridges, drawn flanks, hand-bevelled concave angles

CASE
5N rose gold case
Diameter: 40.5 mm
Height: 10.6 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on the inside and outside surfaces
Water-resistance: 120 m
Screwed-down crown

DIAL
Blue dial with lamé finish made for Czapek by Metalem
Luminescent “sword” hands and indexes

BRACELET
Rose gold integrated bracelet with Czapek exclusive Easy Release system
Optional rubber strap with matching rose gold deploying buckle