In 2020, the venerated independent watchmaker Czapek decided to enter the much-talked-about watch category - integrated luxury sports watches - with a refined, distinctive, and elegant timepiece called the Antarctique. Czapek Antarctique is an immaculately-crafted watch that offers a luxurious feel. It has a sleek profile with a barrel-shaped case that honours the codes of this genre and a bracelet that seamlessly blends to become one with the case.

This Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake Deep Blue we have here was released six months after the original model to capitalise on its success - the first 99 pieces sold out within weeks of the launch. While most details are borrowed, some elements make this Passage de Drake more elevated and distinct. The 40.5mm case, rendered in stainless steel, is rather impressive as it retains strength while flaunting discerning details. It's deceptively angular with its barrel shape that runs smoothly for the most part, with sharp edges emerging only at the point of integration with the bracelet. In the same vein, the bezel is round and sits atop the case in a slightly-raised fashion. Both the case and the bracelet feature a meticulous brushed finish, so precise it holds one's gaze for a while and is further juxtaposed with highly-polished surfaces - the bezel on the case and the C-shaped links on the bracelet.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.