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