Amongst the plethora of iconic brands within the watchmaking industry, few have the ability to create timepieces quite to the level of the independent watchmaker Czapek. Founded in 1845 by one of Patek Philippe's original founders, Czapek's long heritage as a watchmaker for nobility and royals has ingrained a longstanding tradition within the brand to create some of the finest watches on the market, a tradition that still rings true to this day. Case and point is the Place Vendome Tourbillon that we have here. Offered as the “Dark Matter” edition, this limited edition variant of just 10 pieces, this incredible timepiece combines Czapek’s eye for incredibly complex watchmaking with their unique design language in an intriguing manner. Made of DLC-coated titanium and measuring 43.5mm in diameter, this timepiece features an anthracite dial with a symmetrical design thanks to its three points of interest, the first being its time display at 12 o ‘clock, which also features a power reserve indicator, the second being the second time zone at 4 o ‘clock and the last being the tourbillon residing at 8 o’clock. Immaculately constructed, finished to perfect, and technologically impressive, this timepiece shows the best Czapek have to offer in just about every regard.

Aesthetically unique, mechanically astute, and incredibly rare, the Dark Matter combines everything a collector could want from a Czapek timepiece rolled into one.