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Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads Lightning: A Racing-Inspired Limited Edition Chronograph

Editorial Staff

12 Nov 2026 — 1 min read

Czapek & Cie has introduced the Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads Lightning, a motorsport-inspired chronograph limited to 18 pieces. Its black hand-guilloché dial features silver chronograph counters, red accents, a gradient tachymeter scale and design details drawn from Swiss GT driver Jacopo Mazza’s racing helmet. The 41.5mm stainless-steel case has a streamlined profile, glassbox sapphire crystal and 50-metre water resistance. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Vaucher calibre SXH3, an automatic column-wheel chronograph operating at 5Hz and offering 65 hours of power reserve. It measures time to one-tenth of a second and includes a date display. Available with an Alcantara or calfskin strap, the limited edition is priced at CHF 32,000, EUR 34,600 or USD 44,800, excluding tax.

Buying Time Analysis: This release is notable for bringing Czapek’s high-frequency, COSC-certified chronograph into a striking racing-inspired design, limited to just 18 pieces.

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