Introducing Czapek Unveils The Quai des Bergues Desert Edition

Czapek is a distinguished Swiss independent brand with a rich history dating back to 1845 when it was founded by François Czapek in Geneva. In 2015, a group of watch enthusiasts revived the brand, launching the "Quai des Bergues" collection, inspired by the 1850s pocket watch Ref. 3430, notable for its unique subdial arrangement. Last year, the brand introduced a stunning duo featuring a new Guilloché pattern in blue and black.

Now, the brand is unveiling the “Quai des Bergues desert edition”, a limited edition release in collaboration with Mansour Jewellers, its exclusive agent in the United Arab Emirates. This edition features colors that beautifully capture the essence of the UAE desert. The watch features a stainless steel case and a curved sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on the inner surface of both the top and caseback. It is available in two sizes: 38.5mm, limited to 20 pieces, and 42.5mm, limited to 10 pieces.

The dial takes center stage with its beautiful sand-colored hue, inspired by the captivating desert of the United Arab Emirates. It showcases a striking pattern, Eastern Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, a power reserve sub-dial with weekdays in Arabic at 4:30, and a small seconds subdial at 7:30, also with Eastern Arabic numerals. The design of the numbers and days of the week on the dial are by the distinguished Iraqi calligrapher and artist Wissam Shawkat.

Both variants are powered by calibre SHX1, a hand-wound movement made in collaboration with Chronode operating at 21,600 vph with a 7 days (168-hour) power reserve. The watch comes with a blue alligator leather strap featuring a stainless steel pin buckle, and each size is priced at AED 88,400.

For more information please visit Czapek’s official website or Mansour Jewellers instagram page.