

The outlines of the hands also glow brightly for full legibility.įor more information, please see Quick Facts Ming 20.11 MosaicĬase: 41.5 x 14 mm, titanium with DLC-coated case bandĭial and hands: sapphire crystal dial with Mosaic laser etching hands and hour ring with H圜eram/Super-LumiNova X1 Shooting star in the (relatively) moderately priced segment of independent watchmaking Ming introduces a new flagship watch and the first production reference with the proprietary “Mosaic dial” technology first seen in 2020’s 20.01 concept watch.Īnd a special surprise awaits owners at night when light from H圜eram/Super-LumiNova X1 embedded in the sapphire crystal dial reflects off the Mosaic pattern, some of whose squares glow softly. Remark: comes with additional rubber strap Ming 20.11 Mosaic Price: €17,206.61 (excluding VAT) delivery commences in October 2021 Movement: automatic Caliber SXH5.01 with free-sprung balance, 28,800 vph/4Hz frequency, 65-hour power reserve Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian GreenĬase: 40.5 x 11.3 mm, stainless steel with integrated, quick-change steel bracelet You can read the rather personal backstory to this watch on Fratello. Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green is a clear price/performance proposition for me. Minimal and clean with just the right touch of flair, the Fratello x Czapek & Cie. The entire package provides a very high-end steel sports watch that will fly under the radar (a bonus for many consumers) that is also powered by a unique movement. Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green The watch’s presentation is clean and dynamic yet simple it feels cohesive and will be deservedly popular.įratello x Czapek & Cie. Instead of protruding lugs it has a sharp downward break to the bracelet, which makes it comfortable for a variety of wrists. The stainless steel case of the Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green has a slightly tonneau, vaguely retro-inspired shape that differs from the current market leaders in this segment. It is a solid, attractive alternative for people in the market for a steel sports watch that is both rare and independent. Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green has a subdued, clear style that, while not trying to be a peacock, docks into the current green-dial trend (“low-hanging fruit,” as its co-creator admitted). The new variation, Fratello x Czapek & Cie. Antarctique at Geneva Watch Days 2020, I can attest to the well-made nature and sporty appeal of this independent brand’s first foray into the steel sport watch market, a segment that has exploded over the last couple years. introduced the Antarctique in two variations: a 99-piece Terre Adélie “subscription” edition that sold out very quickly and a ten-piece Orion Nebula edition with a hand-painted dial. Antarctique was a great idea for Fratello’s predominantly sporty watch-loving audience.


Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green on the wristĪnd to do it this time with the popular Czapek & Cie.
