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I visited the ninth edition of the magazine over the weekend. WatchTime New York watch fairwhere I had the pleasure of experiencing hands-on rare and extremely special pieces from some of the most prestigious brands. independent watch brands In the world.

Of all the amazing watches I’ve handled, one of the pieces that impressed me the most is the new chronograph From Czapek, an independent brand based in Geneva. The watch was breathtakingly beautiful in every aspect, from its case to its mechanism, but its most striking feature was its dial.

And it’s no coincidence, because Czapek actually used a secret alloy to produce this striking and unique dial.

Czapek

Wait, Who is Czapek?

Although Czapek (pronounced cha-pek) is a legendary name in the colloquial language, it is not a well-known name. Swiss watch industry this has been revived in more recent times, making it a modern favorite of knowledgeable collectors. For the uninitiated, here’s a brief summary of the brand’s history; A lot Familiar name of watchmaking.

The original version of the brand is called Patek, Czapek and Cie. was founded in Switzerland in 1839 by two Polish immigrants: François Czapek and Antoni Patek (yes, o Patek). The original company lasted only six years before increasing disagreements caused Czapek and Patek to go their separate ways.