L'Epée 1839 Manufacture Visit: Clock Making

sebks · 2024-09-28T17:54:55Z

Explore L'Epée 1839, the Swiss clockmaker behind MB&F's iconic clocks. See in-house production, traditional craftsmanship, and innovative designs.

sebks offers an exclusive look inside L'Epée 1839, a venerable Swiss clockmaker that has recently garnered significant attention through its collaborations with MB&F. His photo reportage provides a rare glimpse into the traditional manufacturing processes that underpin L'Epée's avant-garde creations. This article highlights why L'Epée 1839 remains a pivotal, yet often unsung, force behind some of horology's most innovative timekeeping instruments.

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

raw materials before the Swiss magic happens

A lot of production steps are done by hand

Starfleet Machine, the 1st MB&F

Schaublin all over

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

These riffles only kill time (no actual shooting)

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

The Time Fast best seller before body assembly

The Orb, my favorite MB&F collab

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AuHavrePro

Sep 28, 2024

Much appreciate your pictorial report! Cheers, Filip

Watchonthewrist

Sep 29, 2024

I love there clocks a lot and own a few . Hope to visit them at some point

Ronald Held

Oct 1, 2024

For all those photos!

sebks

Oct 2, 2024

Had to take the back up 992, sometimes having doors and waterproof seals is a welcome luxury

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