Manufacture visit report: L’Epee 1839 clock maker

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I’ve been lucky to visit l’Epee 1839 yesterday, here are some pics of the tour.

L’Epee is one of the oldest Swiss clock maker and gained significant hype in recent years thanks to its collaboration with MB&F. But they’re also working a lot with other brands, if you see an exciting / innovative clock somewhere in the catalog of an established watch brand l’Epee is most likely behind it.

Almost everything is done in house under the same roof in Delemont, a single watchmaker assembles the clock, it has a very old school vibe which contrasts with the avant garde designs.

A huge thanks to Chris and L’Epee team for having us !

L’Albatros, the latest MB&F collab. Quite a masterpiece at 17kg / 120k chf

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raw materials before the Swiss magic happens

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A lot of production steps are done by hand

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Starfleet Machine, the 1st MB&F

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Schaublin all over

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It looks like an engine cover but it’s just a clock component

These riffles only kill time (no actual shooting)

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Each is a piece unique covered in exotic leather (starting at 70k chf). The winding is done via the Winchester like never

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The Time Fast best seller before body assembly

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The Orb, my favorite MB&F collab

Comments:

hora12reborn September 28th, 2024-17:59

Thanks for sharing. Really interesting.

amanico September 28th, 2024-18:21

Thank you so much for the informations and photos. And for having taken the time to write it!

AuHavrePro September 28th, 2024-18:21

I'd love to have one of those time rifles!! =D Much appreciate your pictorial report! Cheers, Filip

patrick_y September 28th, 2024-20:08

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Watchonthewrists September 29th, 2024-07:36

Thank you for sharing this story. I love there clocks a lot and own a few . Hope to visit them at some point

nasseriq September 29th, 2024-11:36

These projects are pieces of art.

eklektik September 30th, 2024-21:07

Thanks for sharing! You are lucky to have visited it! That mandrill next to this accurate piece is crazy! Best, E.

amanico September 30th, 2024-21:09

PS: Did you go with the Catheram???

sebks October 2nd, 2024-05:35

No, mostly boring motorway and rainy day Had to take the back up 992, sometimes having doors and waterproof seals is a welcome luxury

amanico October 2nd, 2024-06:37

I totally understand your point. And who could complain to have to take the 992??? :)

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