The Basics
The Czapek Quai des Bergues is inspired by the reference 3430 pocket watch, created in the 1850’s by Francois Czapek. It features a power reserve indicator (doubling as a day indicator) at 4:30, and small seconds at 7:30 – courtesy of its hand-wound caliber SXH1. The Quai des Bergues N.29 has a white gold case with Czapek’s own ‘Queen Bee’ hallmark, symbolizing the resurrection of the brand. The dial is Grand Feu enamel and features a secret signature. Time is indicated through a set of blued arrow hands. Quai des Bergues N.29 bis is similar but fitted with black hands.
| Brand: | Czapek |
| Family: | Quai des Bergues |
| Reference: | QDB29 |
| Name: | Quai des Bergues N°29 |
| Produced: | 2016 |
| Limited: | Yes, 20 units |
Below is a detailed look at Czapek’s model QDB29 from Quai des Bergues watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Czapek’s Quai des Bergues N°29 (QDB29) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 168-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The white gold case measures 42.5mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The round case is paired with a white color dial with fleur de lis-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Czapek’s Quai des Bergues model QDB29 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42.5mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Quai des Bergues QDB29 movement is a powered by caliber SXH1 made by Czapek. The N/A-jewel hand-wound movement is 32mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 168-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Czapek |
| Caliber: | SXH1 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 32mm |
| Jewels: | N/A |
| Reserve: | 168 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the Czapek’s Quai des Bergues QDB29 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in Czapek’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 20 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $24,700
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Specifications:
- Brand: Czapek
- Model: Quai des Bergues N°29
- Reference Number: QDB29
- Limited: Yes, 20 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 42.5
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: White
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Fleur de Lis-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Czapek
- Caliber: SXH1
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 32mm
- Jewels: N/A
- Power Reserve: 168 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
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