Czapek Antartique Rattrapante - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante debuted in 2021 as the split-seconds take on the brand’s integrated-bracelet sports line — a 42.5 mm steel case, 120 m water-resistance, dial-side chronograph architecture, and the automatic SXH6 calibre (4 Hz, ~60 h) developed with Chronode. The first “Silver Grey” run counted 77 pieces; it was followed by “Ice Blue” (2022, 99 pcs) and themed editions such as R.U.R (2025, 77 pcs). The twist is a monopusher for start/stop/reset, a second pusher at 10 o’clock for the split-seconds, and twin column wheels on display at 12 and 6.

Open-worked readout and Antarctique identity

While keeping the angular case and “C-link” integrated bracelet, the show happens on the front: you watch the lateral clutch engage, the reset hammers snap and the rattrapante clamp bite, framed by the two column wheels (chrono up top, split down low). “Silver Grey” and “Ice Blue” tint the sapphire minutes ring/sub-registers without sacrificing the luminous sword-hand legibility. The result blends clear reading with rare kinetic theatre in a 120 m sports watch.

Case, bracelet and daily wear

At 42.5 mm × 15.3 mm (box crystal), the steel case mixes brushed/polished surfaces and wears well thanks to short effective lugs and a tapering integrated bracelet with quick-release (and, on recent runs, micro-adjust). Rated to 120 m with a screw-down crown, it’s swim-friendly (rinse after salt). The footprint has presence yet works from desk to weekend.

SXH6 calibre: mono-pusher rattrapante, 4 Hz and ~60 h

SXH6 (automatic, 4 Hz) pairs a mono-pusher chronograph module with two column wheels and a lateral clutch, plus a patent-pending split clamp; a recycled 5N gold rotor and hand-finished steelwork bring ~60 hours of reserve. The pusher integrated at 2 o’clock handles start/stop/reset; 10 o’clock actuates the split to read a lap. It’s a pedagogic, on-display rattrapante that still behaves as a real-world daily. 

Timeline and key references (2021–2025)

(2021) Antarctique Rattrapante “Silver Grey” (77 pcs): launch edition; 42.5 mm, 15.3 mm thick, 120 m, open-worked dial, SXH6, integrated steel bracelet. The instantly sold-out opener. 

(2022) Antarctique Rattrapante “Ice Blue” (99 pcs): blue-tinted sapphire ring/sub-registers on the same tech and 120 m rating; brighter wrist presence. A broader run answering demand. 

(2023) “Gold Dust” SHH Edition: boutique take with golden hue and open-worked dial, still SXH6 and 42.5 mm steel. A retailer-exclusive colourway.

(2025) Antarctique Rattrapante “R.U.R” (77 pcs): robot-themed visuals, deliveries from September 2025; still 42.5 mm, 120 m, quick-release/micro-adjust bracelet. Indicative pricing around CHF 58,000.

Conclusion

Czapek’s Antarctique Rattrapante is for anyone wanting a spectacular yet rational integrated sports watch: 120 m utility, clear legibility, and a front-row mechanical “show” that makes the split-seconds easy to grasp. Between “Silver Grey,” “Ice Blue,” and R.U.R, your pick hinges on colour temperament and scarcity; weigh wrist tolerance and intended use, then benchmark against Dialicious customer reviews.

(Updated September 2025)