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L Epee 1839 Time Fast D8
L Epee 1839 Time Fast D8
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Description
L Epee 1839 Time Fast D8

Brand: L?Epee 1839

Case Material: Steel

Strap Material: Aluminum

Case Shape: Round

Movement: Manual Wind

Place of Origin: Europe

Period: 2010-

Date of Manufacture: 2023

Condition: New

WHEN 1950s RACE CARS MEET SWISS WATCHMAKING

L?Epee 1839 takes us behind the wheel of the Time Fast. This vintage-inspired race car and a modern clock in one is a kinetic sculpture that tells the time.

It was designed by Georg Foster, a promising young newcomer and major contributor to this second collaboration between ECAL (Ecole cantonale d?art de Lausanne) and the Swiss manufacture.

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION

Time Fast D8 is produced in a limited edition of 100 pieces per color (seven color versions available)

DESIGN & DISPLAY

Hours and minutes display

Inspired from 1950 Formula one racing cars

Full bodywork in aluminum as in every racing car at the time, H-shape car frame

Automotive laquers

Blown glass dome to simulate the driver?s helmet

289 Components

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

38.5 cm long x 16 cm wide x 12 cm high

Weight: 4.7 kg

MOVEMENT

Tiered mechanical movement

L?Epee 1839 1855 MHD in-house caliber

Power reserve 8 days

MATERIALS & FINISHING

Nickel and palladium-plated brass, stainless steel,

Blown glass dome

Front and rear bodywork in aluminum

Spoked rims in stainless steel

Tires in hard-wearing rubber

Polishing and sand-blasting, satin-finished parts

Painted bodywork (Automotive paint)

FEATURES

Construction and materials inspired from the Automotive

Time set via counterclockwise rotation of the steering wheel

The clock is wound using the rear wheels, carefully wind the

movement like a pull-back toy car.

Each color reminds a specific racing team / auto brand
Condition
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L Epee 1839 Time Fast D8

Estimate $43,720 - $56,840
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Starting Price $27,250
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