CZAPEK Design Study Prototype Chronograph California Dial Chairman C73 11003 Stainless Steel 42mm FULL SET 2012

For sale we have a very rare, iconic and historically important Czapek prototype 'Design Study' chronograph owned in the personal collection of the Czapek & Cie SA founder and chairman. The brand was reestablished on October 21, 2011 and went on to create the first model, which we have for sale - the design study Czapek chronograph. This timepiece is one of only a handful known examples to have ever been manufactured for founding investors in the company over a decade ago. The watch is in very good overall condition and rarely worn with some minimal signs of use.

Includes: original Czapek black leather strap and stainless steel pin buckle.

Accessories: original inner box, outer box and a hand-signed letter dated May, 2013 by the Chairman of Czapek.

Model reference: Design Study Chronograph

Dial: black 'California Dial'

Strap: black leather

Case material: stainless steel

Case size: 42mm

Movement: manual

Movement condition: the movement is in good timekeeping order and may benefit from a service.

Year: circa 2012

Style: classic

Country of manufacture: Switzerland

Watch location: Europe

Office locations: Gibraltar - London, UK - Marbella, Spain - Geneva, Switzerland.

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