Czapek Quai Des Berges Geneva Week 2018

KIH · 2018-01-14T09:58:25Z

KIH reports on Czapek's Geneva Week 2018, showcasing new Quai Des Berges color variations, guilloché dials, and a black titanium case.

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KIH provides an exclusive look into Czapek & Cie's Geneva Week 2018 presentation, highlighting the evolution of their Quai Des Berges collection. The report focuses on new color variations for both 38.5mm and 42mm models, including a black titanium case, emphasizing the brand's commitment to exquisite guilloché dials and playful designs.

As Day 0 of Geneve Week including SIHH, I was invited to the office of Czapek & Cie where some journalists as well as owners/ bloggers were also invited. We were shown the further development of Quai Des Berges watches, especially 38.5mm version in terms of color and some new development in 42mm version (black titanium case). Normally, I am not impressed with just the color variation, but these are so well executed and very interesting and wonderful color variation - so much so that I thought that they should sold as a set with long and short strap equipped with "click" which enables the owners to change the strap easily at home, enjoying the pair watches with your significant other..... Just an idea... Anyway here are the pics:

42mm new colors/ dials.

XO Steel case with Slate Grey dial.

They are all wonderfully executed guilloche pattern.

Black on, with ADLC titanium case, black dial, luminova filled index. Nice.

Place de Vendome:

38.5mm Colorful series.

This is really green - sorry for my bad white balance....

Very playful watches, IMHO.

Thank you, Xavier, for invitation and for a wonderful set of watches.

Key Points from the Discussion

The new 42mm Quai Des Berges models include a black ADLC titanium case with a black dial and luminova-filled indices, offering a distinct aesthetic.
The guilloché patterns on all the dials are noted for their wonderful execution, contributing significantly to the watches' appeal.
A collector is considering a Czapek piece, particularly drawn to the guilloché dial, but is debating between the Aqua Blue and slate grey for versatility.
The slate grey dial's color in person is questioned, with a request to confirm if it's a warm grey or a more neutral grey, as it appears brownish in photos.
A contributor expressed enthusiasm for Czapek's collection after meeting Xavier and hopes to acquire one of his watches soon.

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Watchonthewrist

Jan 14, 2018

I was lucky to meat Xavier a while ago and to look at his amazing collection , love the new colors and hope to add one of his watches in the near future 🙏🏻

Ronald Held

Jan 14, 2018

me to purchase one. we

Watchonthewrist

Jan 20, 2018

He had some special pieces with him , must say i loved them a lot . So lets see what time will tell 😉 as maybe i will own one soon 🙏🏻

KIH

Jan 20, 2018

It's really a bang for the buck. Wonderful watch. And Xavier is a nice chap!

mikemargolis

Jan 25, 2018

still trying to figure out where we met the first time!

KIH

Jan 25, 2018

But it was great meeting you in Geneva at Czapek - most unexpected encounter, I say. Let us keep in touch! Ken

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