Antarctique
- Caliber
- SXH5
| MA | 4 of 5 | Movement architecture |
|---|---|---|
| MM | 0 of 5 | Movement manufacturing |
| EX | U unknown | Exterior manufacturing unknown |
| DH | 0 of 5 | Dial & hands manufacturing |
| CF | U unknown | Craft & finishing unknown |
| WE | 4 of 5 | Watchmaking execution |
| PD | 5 of 5 | Product development |
Not a ranking. Darker means more of the work is done inside the brand.
Evidence by dimension
MA 4Movement architecture: Proprietary caliber developed for brand; substantial external engineering possible
The SXH5 was designed from scratch by Czapek's own constructor, a proprietary caliber whose parts are made by partners ("designed in-house, made by partners"). Level 5 is arguable since the engineering is internal; it is held at 4 until the scope of partner engineering is known.
Supporting evidence (1)
The SXH5 was designed from scratch by Czapek's constructor, Dan Martinez.
It was conceived from scratch by the brand's constructor Dan Martinez
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
In-house design.
Context (1)
The SXH5 is described as the brand's first in-house movement.
the brand's first in-house movement
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Marketing term; the design claim above carries the score.
MM 0Movement manufacturing: Complete movement external
The movement parts are made by named partners, and no part is documented as made by Czapek.
Supporting evidence (1)
SXH5 parts are made by partners including AB Product, Générale Ressorts and Atokalpa.
with parts manufactured by several partners: AB product, Générale de resort or Atokalpa
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External parts manufacture.
Context (1)
Before the SXH5, Czapek made its movements with Chronode.
Until now, Czapek has been manufacturing its movements with Chronode
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Earlier calibers were also made with a partner.
EX UExterior manufacturing: Unknown
No source names the case or bracelet maker. U until found (handbook score was 0).
DH 0Dial & hands manufacturing: Dial and hands external
The dial is made by Metalem.
Supporting evidence (1)
The dial is made by Metalem in Le Locle.
The dial of the Czapek Antarctique is made by Metalem (a Le Locle-based dial maker and long-standing Czapek partner).
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External dial maker.
CF UCraft & finishing: Unknown
The movement is hand-finished, but no source says whether Czapek or a partner does it. U (handbook score was 3).
Context (1)
The movement has hand-chamfered inward angles and drawn flanks.
It is modern but elaborate with hand chamfering of the inward angles and drawing of the flanks.
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Finishing exists; performer unknown.
WE 4Watchmaking execution: Deep movement assembly, complication work and adjustment
A Czapek watchmaker assembled the SXH5 prototype, and the movement is presented as assembled in-house. Series assembly and adjustment are not described directly.
Supporting evidence (1)
A Czapek watchmaker assembled the first Antarctique prototype.
Czapek's watchmaker, Julian, assembling the first Antarctique prototype, equipped with the calibre SXH5.
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
In-house assembly of the movement.
PD 5Product development: Deep original engineering or invention defining the watch
Czapek conceived the caliber from scratch and directs a network of specialist suppliers.
Supporting evidence (2)
The SXH5 was designed from scratch by Czapek's constructor, Dan Martinez.
It was conceived from scratch by the brand's constructor Dan Martinez
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Original engineering.
SXH5 parts are made by partners including AB Product, Générale Ressorts and Atokalpa.
with parts manufactured by several partners: AB product, Générale de resort or Atokalpa
The Czapek Antarctique, the Brand's First Luxury Sports Watch (Xavier Markl, Monochrome)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Supplier direction.
Who makes what
| Area | Component | Made by | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement architecture | Caliber SXH5 design | Czapek | Internal |
| Movement manufacturing | Movement parts | AB Product | External specialist |
| Movement manufacturing | Movement parts | Générale Ressorts | External specialist |
| Movement manufacturing | Movement parts | Atokalpa | External specialist |
| Exterior manufacturing | Case and integrated bracelet | Unknown | Unknown |
| Dial & hands manufacturing | Dial | Metalem | External specialist |
| Craft & finishing | Movement hand finishing | Unknown | Unknown |
| Watchmaking execution | Assembly | Czapek | Internal |
History
Version 2 13 Oct 2026, mikeqtn
First evidenced profile. Proposed: MM 1 → 0 (all parts made by named partners), EX 0 → U and CF 3 → U (no source on the case maker or on who finishes the movement). Confidence A → B: one 2020 secondary article; the maker page no longer covers the SXH5. Reviewed and approved by mikeqtn on 2026-10-14.
Changed from version 1: MM 1 → 0, EX 0 → U, CF 3 → U, evidence A → B.
Compare with version 1
Version 1 and version 2 Version 1 Version 2 MA 4 of 5, Version 1 4 of 5, Version 2 Movement architecture MM 1 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Movement manufacturing changed EX 0 of 5, Version 1 U unknown, Version 2 Exterior manufacturing changed DH 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Dial & hands manufacturing CF 3 of 5, Version 1 U unknown, Version 2 Craft & finishing changed WE 4 of 5, Version 1 4 of 5, Version 2 Watchmaking execution PD 5 of 5, Version 1 5 of 5, Version 2 Product development Version 1 13 Oct 2026, FALK v0.2 handbook (superseded)
Imported from the FALK Index v0.2 handbook §8 reference dataset.
Use this record
Handbook v0.2 §8 lists this record as "Czapek — Antarctique SXH5". The handbook source (czapek.com/new-antarctique) no longer mentions the SXH5; evidence comes from Monochrome's 2020 launch article.