CZAPEK - a limited edition gentleman's Warszawianka wrist watch. Zero out of 15. Stainless steel case with exhibition case back. Factory amber set crown. Reference 12456, serial 25. Signed manual wind calibre SXH1. Silvered dial with Roman numeral hour markers, 'Live freedom, oh Poland, live' written between ten and two, coat of arms of the Kingdom of Poland from the era of the November Uprising to twelve, Roman numeral six in red to underline the hour at which the November Uprising started, subsidiary seconds dial to eight, subsidiary power reserve indicator with days of the week to four. Fitted to a signed light brown alligator strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 43mm. Box and papers. Warszawianka is a one-of-a-kind watch. It is a tribute to the Czapek & Cie company, to its patron and his motherland. It is a very limited edition - only 15 pieces. This is a special piece which starts the limited edition, the only one with the inscription Zero out of 15.The brand Czapek was founded in the 19th Century by Franciszek Czapek, a watchmaker and a veteran of the Polish November Uprising, who moved to Switzerland after the fall of the military rebellion and devoted the rest of his life to the art of watchmaking. In Switzerland, Czapek at first associated with a fellow Pole, Antoni Patek. He then founded his own company, with an atelier in Geneva and showrooms in central Warsaw and Paris, he became the official watchmaker of the court of Emperor Napoleon III.The inscription on the dial is a part of the lyrics of Warszawianka - a patriotic song, after which the entire project has been named. Furthermore, the cabochon features a piece of amber - one of the world famous symbols of Poland. All these unique features are combined together creating a truly exquisite watch that merges Swiss precision with the Polish soul.