This past March at Baselworld 2019, Czapek & Cie. released a number new watches, and, soon on May 3 and 4, the updated collections will be shown for the first time in the U.S. at WatchTime Los Angeles. In the seven years since the brand made its modern debut, Czapek has steadily expanded its collections in the haute horlogerie segment with bespoke case designs and fascinating dials, and their 2019 watches are another testament to this trend.

The first of the new releases in the Place Vendôme Etincelles, a 43.5-mm platinum piece using a tourbillon movement with a GMT function. The bezel and lugs of the piece are set with a total of 72 baguette-cut diamond, with the case being secured to the wrist via an alligator strap and platinum buckle. The dial of the watch is separated into three sectors. Towards 12 o?clock is a dedicated hour and minute sub-dial, using ?blue-gold? ?Fleur de Lys? hands and elongated Roman numerals for the hour markers. On the bottom right side of the face is a counterclockwise sub-dial indicating the second time-zone.
While the left side of the dial showcases the one-minute tourbillon, the centerpiece of the 60-hour manually-wound Calibre SXH2 movement produced in partnership between Czapek and Chronode, the movement is also visible through a sapphire case back and is finished with circular beveling, sandblasted bridges, and a final chamfering by hand. The sandblasted dial also features a subtle day-night indicator at the 6 o?clock position. Th...