L'Epée 1839 - watches & reviews
Since the start, L’Epée 1839 has been at the forefront of horology and clockmaking, perpetuating a quest to innovate and to challenge everything. Founded in 1839 by Auguste L’Epée, L’Epée 1839 quickly established a reputation for excellence, with all parts meticulously crafted by hand.
The company strikes the perfect chord by blending its rich heritage and horological knowledge with creative designs. By combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced engineering, L’Epée 1839, much like the legendary race cars that inspired this creation, is on an endless quest to push the boundaries of creativity and engineering. Driven by its in-house expertise, L’Epée 1839 presents a diverse collection of extraordinary kinetic masterpieces.
From 1850 onwards, the company became a leading light in the production of ‘platform’ escapements, creating regulators especially for alarm clocks, table clocks and musical watches.
The company, well-known for their specialized knowledge and design vision, owns a large number of patents on special escapements and supplies many of the most celebrated watchmakers of the day.
L’Epée 1839 has won many gold awards at International Exhibitions for their timepiece creations. Throughout the 20th century, L’Epée 1839 cemented its legacy with its carriage clocks. For many, L’Epée 1839 was the clock of the influential and powerful, supplying an elite clientele, from business leaders, governments to royal courts.