Czapek Introduces Faubourg De Cracovie “Crossroads” Victory Green Chronograph

The Faubourg De Cracovie “Crossroads” Victory Green Chronograph is a limited edition of 18 pieces, priced at CHF 32,000 excluding tax (about £30,170).

Since its resurgence in 2015, Czapek & Cie has developed a concentrated yet varied array of collections: the sophisticated Quai des Bergues, the sporty-chic Antarctique, the newly introduced Promenade, the remarkable Place Vendôme, and the exquisite Faubourg de Cracovie chronograph series. Launched in 2018, the Faubourg de Cracovie was Czapek’s inaugural chronograph, driven by the calibre SXH3, an integrated, high-frequency automatic chronograph created in collaboration with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier.

Over time, it progressed through iterations such as the Tao, the Secret Alloy, California Dreamin’, and the latest Crossroads, each incorporating new materials and colour palettes while preserving the collection’s “sporty elegance” essence. Introducing the Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads Victory Green, a limited-edition model for 2026 that incorporates the "racing" colour into the collection.

The Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads Victory features a 41.5mm case constructed from 316L stainless steel, exhibiting polished and brushed finishes alongside meticulously sandblasted recesses on the sides and lugs. The chronograph pushers integrate seamlessly with the crown guards, maintaining a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette. The case is adorned with a sapphire crystal glassbox that has been coated with an anti-reflective coating, and it has a sapphire caseback. The water resistance is 50 meters.

The dial, crafted by Metalem, a longstanding collaborator of Czapek, is composed of Alloy 401, a proprietary blend of gold, platinum, palladium, and silver, and has the brand's Crossroads guilloché design. This profound, linear engraving resembles tire treads, gently alluding to the chronograph's motorsport essence. The Victory Green hue is attained using a PVD treatment.

A black tachymeter scale encircles the dial, offering traditional racing functionality. The chronograph subdials, featuring polished edges and snailed centres, are positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock for the 30-minute and 12-hour counters, respectively. At 6 o’clock, the tiny seconds hand and date aperture are precisely aligned. Baton indices and arrow hands, coated in rhodium and blackened, are enhanced with Super-LumiNova for visibility in low light conditions.

The new Faubourg de Cracovie, consistent throughout the series, is driven by the calibre SXH3, a COSC-certified automatic chronograph operating at a high frequency of 5Hz, designed to Czapek’s specifications. This integrated column-wheel mechanism incorporates a vertical clutch for seamless engagement and linear hammers for precise zero reset. The anthracite bridges undergo sandblasting and diamond blasting, whereas the 22k gold rotor is skeletonised and adorned with the Czapek logo. The movement provides a power reserve of 65 hours.

The timepiece is affixed to the wrist via a hand-stitched calfskin or Alcantara strap, secured with a steel deployant clasp. Read more information at Czapek.com.