Czapek has announced a new model, the "Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue." This limited-edition model features a sapphire crystal dial with a blue fumé gradient coating applied using a metallization technique.
Metallization creates a blue fumé gradient dial.
Čapek has announced a new release, "Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue." This new model follows "Promenade Transparencies Viridian Green," which was released in 2024 with the concept of "complete transparency," and will be sold in a limited edition of only 38 bottles worldwide.
A limited-edition model featuring a sapphire crystal dial. It boasts a refreshing blue-based color scheme. Automatic movement (Cal.SXH7.1). 25 jewels. 28,800 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Stainless steel case (38mm diameter, 10.8mm thickness). 5 ATM water resistance. Limited to 38 pieces worldwide. Estimated price: 8,140,000 yen (including tax).
The most distinctive feature of this watch is its sapphire crystal dial, adorned with a blue fumé gradient. This color is not achieved through lacquer or paint, but rather through a technique called metallization, where a metallic coating is applied to the underside of the sapphire crystal disc.
The coating is formed with a fine dot pattern of approximately 8μ in diameter, with the density increasing towards the outer edge and decreasing towards the small seconds subdial at 4:30. This creates a gradient where the color gradually intensifies towards the outer edge while maintaining high transparency in the center. The hour and minute hands have a skeletonized base, and the indices, made of light blue Super-LumiNova, are individually fixed to the dial by hand.
The Cal.SXH7 movement is an automatic movement based on the Cal.SXH5. It features a special design intended for viewing from the dial side, and the seven openworked bridges extending from the outer edge of the movement inward are inspired by the multi-bridge structure found in pocket watches made by François Czapek in the 19th century. The company's high level of development is evident in the significant redesign of the movement's structure itself, including reversing the escapement's position and directly driving the small seconds at the 4:30 position from the fourth wheel. The exceptional finishing is also appealing, with engraving on both sides of the 100% recycled platinum micro-rotor, sandblasted bridges, and hand-beveled edges.
The stainless steel case is compact, measuring 38mm in diameter and 10.8mm thick. It incorporates iconic Czapek details within its classic style, such as curved lugs and three-dimensionally sculpted case sides.
