Czapek & Cie stands at the pinnacle of independent Swiss haute horlogerie, born from the visionary mastery of François Czapek—one of Geneva’s most celebrated 19th-century watchmakers and former partner of Antoni Patek. Revived with reverence and modern artistry, the maison creates exquisite, limited-production timepieces that blend sculptural beauty, meticulous hand-finishing, and a rare sense of exclusivity. From the contemporary sophistication of the Antarctique to the timeless elegance of the Quai des Bergues, each creation is an objet d’art, crafted for collectors who seek not only precision, but the soul of true craftsmanship. Czapek remains devoted to the pursuit of excellence, honoring its storied heritage while shaping the future of luxury watchmaking with quiet confidence and unmistakable style.
UNIQUE DESIGNS
At Czapek we put an extraordinary effort in perfecting all details, especially when it comes to dial designs. Deep textures especially crafted to capture the light and create lively color reflections, such as the Antarctique Passage de Drake patterns, but also ‘philosophical’ concepts, as in the case of Titanium Dark Sector dial, where time is indicated by the voids among the segments. Moreover, most of our dial designs are officially registered at the Swiss design register.
OUR CALIBERS
The red line among the seven calibers developed by Czapek over the years lies in the movements design and architecture, as well as in their rare and fine finishing. Both symmetry and asymmetry inspired by Francois Czapek’s original pocket watches from the 1850s, arranging the movement's parts for visual harmony and transparency, contribute to Czapek’s caliber design signature and exceptional architecture. At the same time, special attention is given to performance and precision, as for the COSC-certified cronometry of the chronograph in the Faubourg de Cracovie line, or the innovative double escapement with differential created in collaboration with Master Watchmaker Bernhard Lederer. Being able to create visually stunning mechanical movements that inspire the heart and the intellect, movements that are arguably very attractive but at the same time are really meant for movement nerds. This is the heart of Czapek when it comes to developing calibers.
ARTISANAL DIALS
Our dials are not just the “face” of our watches. They are, in essence, the natural extension of our mechanical movements in both beauty and complexity. Whether it is Hand Guilloché, Grand Feu Enamel, or Flinqué, the incredible skills required to create each one of them are the prerogative of only few rare people in this world. We are proud to work with the best amongst them and present their amazing work here.