Hello guys, I am Xavier, the CEO of Czapek & Cie. To be 100% respectful to the other Company commented, when the relationship between Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek ended in 1845, the agreement was that Patek would retain the legacy of the company, and that Czapek would go out on his own. We revived Czapek & Cie, because we felt that he deserved it. Our small watch Company Czapek & Cie gives rightful respect and honor to François Czapek and his place in watchmaking history reinterpreting his designs like the guilloché one as you noted it rightfully. Thank you for your comments about our brand! Please keep on loving watches and time. Cheers. X
I own czapek. I bought it from ethos boutique. I loved it so much. I love energy of Xavier. Watch lover and collector should support this company. Unbelevable crafmanship.
You're bringing new designs to the table that's always positive, I really love your watches I don't think my wife would ever let me pull the trigger 💸 but I'll still enjoy looking at the beautifully crafted designs.
Their mugs are just soo big!! No, I love my 41mm hydroconquest chrono even though it wears like a 43/44 on bracelet! Actually, it isn’t the lugz but it’s thickness I think… Shoulda held out for the big eye titanium!!
The chemistry between these two is something most can only dream of. It's refreshing seeing two people really enjoy working together while at the same time, loving and enjoying this culture.
"We dont make money with these videos... if you dont like and subscribe we need to find another job..." what??? Geez guys be honest, nothing against making money in an honest way
@@RadoDani its a bit more complicated due to political situation in Europe. From what I understood Čapek was a phonetic transcription of Polish name Czapek
Yeah, Christian takes every opportunity he can to make himself seem important or accomplished. Poor guy - always having to tell us how great he is. OTOH, Michael is gold.
when creating patek philippe between 1839-1845 it was the commercial Antoine Patek with the master of horology Francois Czapek They did some prototype together and Czapek decide to leave the new company Adrien Philippe replaced it but it took years to approach the level of Francois Czapek Czapek (ancré escapement) Philippe (cylinder escapement) But you can ask Patek and pay for have accès to the archive, they’ll never admit it They are liar 🤥 But now, ok we need to admit, they are a very very good quality brand and I love it 🥰 Cheers 🥂
Ordered two antartique from Czapek, one salmon, one glacier blue. Personally I don't think that the pronunciation of the brand matters that much in Asia, since 99 percent of the consumers cannot pronounce Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger Le Coultre or even fashion brands like Hermes, Salvatore Ferragamo.... properly. Also Rolex makes 1 million watches per year and is aimed for the public, Czapek only aim for a niche of people, which makes me appreciate it more.
I own the Longines Legend Diver in 36mm. There's no argument against it. You'd think it's too small a diver, but because the bezel is integrated it wears a bit bigger because the matte black extending edge to edge. Dimensions are basically the same a Rolex DJ or Explorer 1...with a higher depth rating than a Black Bay.
Another consumer goods category absolutely awash in faux history is the Bourbon industry. There are 3 big distillers and maybe 6 total. Hundreds of Bourbon brands are just buying whiskey wholesale and sticking it in a bottle with the name of some random bootlegger or plantation owner mentioned in history somewhere. They have extremely minimal control over their own product but they do control their labeling and marketing.
As much as I love the Longines, the JLC polaris is also a similar compressor style diver ... no? And I just found out your dad is Spanish. The last name now makes more sense to me. Cool! My mother is from 🇪🇸
And it's all came from occupated Poland. Antoni Patek was Polish imigrant cause of November Uprising in 1830. And he was artist. Franciszek Czapek was Czech imigrant. They met each other in Geneve. Czapek was watchmaker and Patek decorate them. First name of their company Patek & Czapek CO. Forgotten part is that where they came from. Greetings from Poland guys :)
This made me think of the current company we know as Breitling. It can only trace its real heritage back to 1979 when they only bought rights to the name. The original company is defunct. If you want something close to an original Navitimer look at old Ollech & Wajs or Sinn watches that used parts made by the real Breitling. So much sham “history” like this in the Swiss watch industry and why I have more respect for Japanese watch companies, especially Seiko.
I like Sinn. I feel like I shouldn't like Sinn, I feel like I should just save another $1000 or $2000 and buy an Omega or Grand Seiko instead...but I still like Sinn (especially the 206 Arktis II).
The thing is that Breitling SA is stuck with watch designs paying homage to a heritage that ceased to exist over 40 years ago. The only genuine thing about the current day “Breitling” is the typeface.
I think there's a big difference between a company which essentially changed owners or was technically defunct for a brief period compared to one which was truly defunct for like 150 years and then was restarted by someone.
the entire Swiss watch industry is over rated pretentious namesakes owned by a plastic electronic watch manufacturer. The Japanese destroyed them in the 80's
Breitling super ocean comes in a 36 too! I must say…. IT FEELS REAAAALLY SMALL! And I have 5’5” wrists. It’s probably the perfect size for me, but a dive bezel usually makes dice watches feel a bit smaller !
Christopher Ward's latest release "The Twelve" looks just like that Czapek watch - integrated bracelet, Gerald Genta design cues, similar indices, date window at the 6 o'clock position, similar textured dial, short and wide crown guards. I actually mistook the Czapek watch for The Twelve.
Guys please stop butchering the mans name. CHapek, like Cha-cha. its pronounced Cha-peck, peck like a hen. Every time yall say Zapek he is turning in his grave.
The thing about Czapek that bothers me (if I understand it right) is the company actually has no relation to the Czapek family and thus can be viewed as imposters. If a micro brand used the name of the brother of Hans Wilsdorf but has no real connection, then how do they have any claim whatsoever with the Rolex history?
I don’t think czapek has any Patek history. Seems like someone’s just using the name over a hundred years later lol. doesn’t seem like there is any real lineage ….
Since y’all have worked with Grand Seiko, I’d love to see your opinion on the new King Seiko releases that just came out. Love the videos and keep it up!
A's in Polish are very much "ah" sounds. The closest pronunciation in English would be Chah-pek. Although even that's technically not 100% correct since there isn't really a "cz" equivalent sound in English (the English ch is more like the Polish Ć sound). Super unimportant though not trying to start a fight over Polish pronunciation lol.
@@bernardpawlowicz3941 You must be reading the Engligh word "chop", as I used in my example, through a Polish lens because "chah"pek and "chop"ek are exactly the same in pronunciation. You are just confusing those who are reading our messages.
@@lukedavies3732 Are you Polish? I am and I'm right. Chopek in Polish is pronounced like the english word "chop" and then just add the "ek" at the end.
Not the originator of the design. 13:00. Original design by another company and used under licence by all the big manufacturers. The Super Compressor watch case was patented in 1956 by Ervin Piquerez SA (EPSA), a now defunct Swiss firm, and manufactured by them for almost two decades.
If these videos don’t make you money, why does it matter if you like, subscribe or comment? Not trying to be critical but you were a bit inconsistent in your pitch:)
I didn’t go back and listen to what I said here but here’s what I meant and always say - we do, categorically, make money from these videos. That money, however, is very small. Our income comes from 1) selling commercials to watch brands 2) watch sales 3) these videos. And these videos are the least profitable thing we do. We make them because we love the community and we have a ton of fun.
The pronouncing the word Rolex is not easy for some countries!!! Don’t want to upset people and name the countries but some big countries/markets have difficulty with the R. It sometimes sounds like lolex.
Guys, I love your knowledge and really want to hear what you have to say about watches (as well as Anna), but todays video took over 9 1/2 minutes to get into any discussion about watches. Maybe I’m in the minority, and not the crowd you want to go for, but that seems like a long time to get into the conversation I came here for. Great job otherwise!
Oh, you're into whiskey? If you like rye, you should try Stauning Rye. For Irish, try Redbreast 12. For some smokey Islay, get a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail. Speyside: Monkey Shoulder is good value. If you're mostly into bourbon, you can't go wrong with Woodford Reserve, though. I prefer Wild Tyrkey 101, however.
you buchered my polish brothers name. it is pronounces Fran Cii SZ ek Czz aa pek. I agree learn to prononce before you do a review, Patek was also Polish.
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Hello guys, I am Xavier, the CEO of Czapek & Cie. To be 100% respectful to the other Company commented, when the relationship between Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek ended in 1845, the agreement was that Patek would retain the legacy of the company, and that Czapek would go out on his own. We revived Czapek & Cie, because we felt that he deserved it. Our small watch Company Czapek & Cie gives rightful respect and honor to François Czapek and his place in watchmaking history reinterpreting his designs like the guilloché one as you noted it rightfully. Thank you for your comments about our brand! Please keep on loving watches and time. Cheers. X
I own czapek. I bought it from ethos boutique. I loved it so much. I love energy of Xavier. Watch lover and collector should support this company. Unbelevable crafmanship.
I also own Czapek, my main job is to drink tea and smoke a blunt with the staff
Love this personal interaction. You've got a new fan in me! Will definitely be keeping an eye on you guys and possibly purchasing, keep it up :)
Wow this is an amazing response!!! I am new to exploring Czapek… refreshing to see how much you care Xavier
You're bringing new designs to the table that's always positive, I really love your watches I don't think my wife would ever let me pull the trigger 💸 but I'll still enjoy looking at the beautifully crafted designs.
Their mugs are just soo big!!
No, I love my 41mm hydroconquest chrono even though it wears like a 43/44 on bracelet! Actually, it isn’t the lugz but it’s thickness I think…
Shoulda held out for the big eye titanium!!
"I had a business that... does well" 🤣
HODINKEE is Hungarian Michael for the win!
Christian, what's up with all of the nose wiping? Dear brother, as informative as you are this is not a good look. Wishing all a peaceful weekend. B-
The chemistry between these two is something most can only dream of. It's refreshing seeing two people really enjoy working together while at the same time, loving and enjoying this culture.
Harris is sort of Theo's stable pony?
They're homosexuals. And they're sleeping together.
"We dont make money with these videos... if you dont like and subscribe we need to find another job..." what??? Geez guys be honest, nothing against making money in an honest way
Watch check
Michael Grand Seiko
Christian Reverso??
But when Hans made Tudor their logo was the infamous rose, which I find waaay more attractive than the shield.
I would think any true watch enthusiast would choose the rose 🌹 as the favorite
another fact: Antoni Patek was Polish and Franciszek Czapek was Polish as well but he was Czech born
That makes sense. Čapek is actually typical Czech name. In fact, Patek sounds Czech to me as well …
@@RadoDani its a bit more complicated due to political situation in Europe. From what I understood Čapek was a phonetic transcription of Polish name Czapek
Thinking about an alternate universe where it's "Patek Czapek" .....
Christian is the proudest one-employee boss ever.
Yeah, Christian takes every opportunity he can to make himself seem important or accomplished. Poor guy - always having to tell us how great he is. OTOH, Michael is gold.
@@grandfrere5649 Bore off
when creating patek philippe between 1839-1845 it was the commercial Antoine Patek with the master of horology Francois Czapek
They did some prototype together and Czapek decide to leave the new company
Adrien Philippe replaced it but it took years to approach the level of Francois Czapek
Czapek (ancré escapement)
Philippe (cylinder escapement)
But you can ask Patek and pay for have accès to the archive, they’ll never admit it
They are liar 🤥
But now, ok we need to admit, they are a very very good quality brand and I love it 🥰
Cheers 🥂
Ordered two antartique from Czapek, one salmon, one glacier blue. Personally I don't think that the pronunciation of the brand matters that much in Asia, since 99 percent of the consumers cannot pronounce Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger Le Coultre or even fashion brands like Hermes, Salvatore Ferragamo.... properly. Also Rolex makes 1 million watches per year and is aimed for the public, Czapek only aim for a niche of people, which makes me appreciate it more.
Yes niche like yourself. Snobbery is your middle name
I own the Longines Legend Diver in 36mm. There's no argument against it.
You'd think it's too small a diver, but because the bezel is integrated it wears a bit bigger because the matte black extending edge to edge. Dimensions are basically the same a Rolex DJ or Explorer 1...with a higher depth rating than a Black Bay.
A. Lange was revived too, I wouldn't underestimate Czapek
I thought you were going to talk about Czpapek.
You guy made me spill my tea everywhere 🇬🇧
🤣 “Maybe, dare I say, your a F**king leftie” killed me!
Another consumer goods category absolutely awash in faux history is the Bourbon industry. There are 3 big distillers and maybe 6 total. Hundreds of Bourbon brands are just buying whiskey wholesale and sticking it in a bottle with the name of some random bootlegger or plantation owner mentioned in history somewhere. They have extremely minimal control over their own product but they do control their labeling and marketing.
Yeah. It amuses me how brands are actually distilled at the old Seagrams distillery in Lawrenceburg, IN.
I'm amazed you're impressed by the fake name of Rolex but the name full of integrity, Czapek, you're not impressed by !
Thank you for making the watch pictures bigger! So much better!
What have we done to be blessed with so many Theo and Harris videos?
@34:08 does the watch's dial say "GEVENE" instead of "GENEVE" or am I going crazy?
I am infinitely more willing to pay $25k on a Patek sports watch than a Czapek. you'd be crazy to say no to the Patek if given the opportunity to.
As much as I love the Longines, the JLC polaris is also a similar compressor style diver ... no?
And I just found out your dad is Spanish. The last name now makes more sense to me. Cool! My mother is from 🇪🇸
The story about Czapek is so interesting. Their Antarctique Rattrapante is amazing.
And it's all came from occupated Poland. Antoni Patek was Polish imigrant cause of November Uprising in 1830. And he was artist. Franciszek Czapek was Czech imigrant. They met each other in Geneve. Czapek was watchmaker and Patek decorate them. First name of their company Patek & Czapek CO. Forgotten part is that where they came from. Greetings from Poland guys :)
In Bulgarian, Czapek means constipation, so... yeah
This made me think of the current company we know as Breitling. It can only trace its real heritage back to 1979 when they only bought rights to the name. The original company is defunct. If you want something close to an original Navitimer look at old Ollech & Wajs or Sinn watches that used parts made by the real Breitling. So much sham “history” like this in the Swiss watch industry and why I have more respect for Japanese watch companies, especially Seiko.
Breitling is still awesome.
I like Sinn. I feel like I shouldn't like Sinn, I feel like I should just save another $1000 or $2000 and buy an Omega or Grand Seiko instead...but I still like Sinn (especially the 206 Arktis II).
The thing is that Breitling SA is stuck with watch designs paying homage to a heritage that ceased to exist over 40 years ago. The only genuine thing about the current day “Breitling” is the typeface.
I think there's a big difference between a company which essentially changed owners or was technically defunct for a brief period compared to one which was truly defunct for like 150 years and then was restarted by someone.
the entire Swiss watch industry is over rated pretentious namesakes owned by a plastic electronic watch manufacturer. The Japanese destroyed them in the 80's
Breitling super ocean comes in a 36 too! I must say…. IT FEELS REAAAALLY SMALL! And I have 5’5” wrists. It’s probably the perfect size for me, but a dive bezel usually makes dice watches feel a bit smaller !
Why do you fake an English sounding accent?
Is it the jewish chameleon thing?
Im gonna accidentally win this😎⌚️✌️
The fact that this Czapek watch is associated with chronode (FPJ) and Kari made this sooooo interesting!
Christopher Ward's latest release "The Twelve" looks just like that Czapek watch - integrated bracelet, Gerald Genta design cues, similar indices, date window at the 6 o'clock position, similar textured dial, short and wide crown guards. I actually mistook the Czapek watch for The Twelve.
There are a ton of videos about czapek on RUclips you can watch any of them to learn how to pronounce the brand’s name correctly ( out of respect)
So Czapek, Patek and Philippe walk into a bar...
Re the 2 crowns… how about JLC’s diver… equally historical…
There is only 1 mens watch you can buy from Patek at 25k, the 5196, everything else is well over
You should try our sausages. Polish in the sopranos
Guys please stop butchering the mans name.
CHapek, like Cha-cha. its pronounced Cha-peck, peck like a hen.
Every time yall say Zapek he is turning in his grave.
You two are really hitting your stride. Great stuff
Didn’t Omega offer the Seamaster 300m in 36? Although truth be told I wish it were a 38.
The thing about Czapek that bothers me (if I understand it right) is the company actually has no relation to the Czapek family and thus can be viewed as imposters. If a micro brand used the name of the brother of Hans Wilsdorf but has no real connection, then how do they have any claim whatsoever with the Rolex history?
Dayum! That shit is low low low
Czapek is pronounced tchapek in EN
41:28 the awkward look on Michael was just so omigod i felt for him. ...i dont know how i would have responded to that horrendous rap attempt.
I don’t think czapek has any Patek history. Seems like someone’s just using the name over a hundred years later lol. doesn’t seem like there is any real lineage ….
try 'tsha-pekk'.
There was no time in rap history where jay z and Kanye were the only guys. You don’t know rap so don’t talk about it.
What are you wearing??????? Regards from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Google translate text to speech usually works good for basic pronunciation in particular language.
I had seen Patek Philipe Cie watches and wondered what the Cie was for, is it worth buying a Patek Cie watch?
Since y’all have worked with Grand Seiko, I’d love to see your opinion on the new King Seiko releases that just came out. Love the videos and keep it up!
Great to go to the trouble of pronouncing Czapec correctly, can I ask that you show Blancpain the same respect.
Glad to hear your dad is from Spain, so am I, and also a Real Madrid fan!! love you guys
Y'all need to work on this...Michael just says ..."yep"... And constantly looks awkwardly at the camera... completely unnatural.
Betrayed by someone with my own name
“Maybe….dare I say…you’re a lefty!” Hahaha
Greetings from Hungary guys!
And Hoodinkee does not mean anything in hungarian!🖐🏻😅
I call my grandpa poppy, I haven’t found anyone else who does
If the lugs are long on the legend diver it will wear fine at 36. Thats why the 36 datejust wears good.
It's pronounced "chop" ek. "Cz" in Polish sounds like a "ch" in English.
A's in Polish are very much "ah" sounds. The closest pronunciation in English would be Chah-pek. Although even that's technically not 100% correct since there isn't really a "cz" equivalent sound in English (the English ch is more like the Polish Ć sound). Super unimportant though not trying to start a fight over Polish pronunciation lol.
@@bernardpawlowicz3941 You must be reading the Engligh word "chop", as I used in my example, through a Polish lens because "chah"pek and "chop"ek are exactly the same in pronunciation. You are just confusing those who are reading our messages.
@@EmJay2022 No, they have a completely different pronunciation in English. Think you are reading with an American lens.
@@lukedavies3732 Are you Polish? I am and I'm right. Chopek in Polish is pronounced like the english word "chop" and then just add the "ek" at the end.
This is my gril watch with thewhite dial! CZAPEK!
I always look forward to your videos you guys are great really enjoy learning
Lawyer here: I envy your free time, but you would envy mu collection… Boom!!!
The lugs on the Longines diver are still too long.
what happened to the woman? Wasn't there a Woman Co-host?
I miss the flag shirt we have all grown familiar with...
Hey boys just read it like this: Chapek
The "a" sounds different in Polish. It's more like "chop" ek.
Not the originator of the design. 13:00. Original design by another company and used under licence by all the big manufacturers. The Super Compressor watch case was patented in 1956 by Ervin Piquerez SA (EPSA), a now defunct Swiss firm, and manufactured by them for almost two decades.
If these videos don’t make you money, why does it matter if you like, subscribe or comment? Not trying to be critical but you were a bit inconsistent in your pitch:)
I didn’t go back and listen to what I said here but here’s what I meant and always say - we do, categorically, make money from these videos. That money, however, is very small. Our income comes from 1) selling commercials to watch brands 2) watch sales 3) these videos. And these videos are the least profitable thing we do. We make them because we love the community and we have a ton of fun.
Love the video dump! Keep em coming!
Hey guys what’s the name of your intro song? It’s really good
The pronouncing the word Rolex is not easy for some countries!!!
Don’t want to upset people and name the countries but some big countries/markets have difficulty with the R. It sometimes sounds like lolex.
Longines diver is awesome. I was about to get the green bronze version (with no date) but the LONG lug to lug put me off.
Just pronounce it like chapeck
Get rid of the moustache pleasssse
Guys, I love your knowledge and really want to hear what you have to say about watches (as well as Anna), but todays video took over 9 1/2 minutes to get into any discussion about watches. Maybe I’m in the minority, and not the crowd you want to go for, but that seems like a long time to get into the conversation I came here for. Great job otherwise!
It’s ironic how Czapek watches sounds like “The fake watches”
Chahpeck... Not super hard. Emphasis on the first syllable. Easy as it gets.
These guys are the most consending arrogant watch channel out there. Love ever minute of it never miss an episode could listen for hours
You did it! I love you, but you just wasted a good bit of all our lives talking about literally nothing for the most part.
Longines 36mm has very very small movement that have bad reputation for reliability due to very small components
God I fucking love this channel!
I choose not to run
Can anyone discern the make of Christian's eyeglasses.... would sure love to know!
Moscot Miltzen!
How big was that bottle lol
36 legend diver is perfect. It has a long lug to lug and with the internal rotating bezel it looks bigger than if it had a external bezel
Christian reciting Kanyes classic verse on “Brand New” made me smile. I guess he’s not so white after all 😂
36 will be fine as big as the dial is
Cz pronounced as Ch in Cherry … or as Cz in Czech Republic
I am more interested with that Reverso Duo on your wrist.
The comment section never fails to entertain...
Amazing episode!
The hair bros
Shawty from the back lol
Great episode!
Miss Anna
What are you 2 on?
Methamphetamine
I don't know, but it sounds like you need some.
They’re high on life
Oh, you're into whiskey?
If you like rye, you should try Stauning Rye. For Irish, try Redbreast 12. For some smokey Islay, get a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail. Speyside: Monkey Shoulder is good value. If you're mostly into bourbon, you can't go wrong with Woodford Reserve, though. I prefer Wild Tyrkey 101, however.
How do neither of you not know how pronounce this brand? It’s Cha-peck.
you buchered my polish brothers name. it is pronounces Fran Cii SZ ek Czz aa pek. I agree learn to prononce before you do a review, Patek was also Polish.
If some polish dude made a video praising me, I would’ve give a fuck if he mispronounced my name. I’d probably send him a thank you letter.