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L'Epée 1839

Delémont, Switzerland · Est. 1839

Founded by Auguste L'Epée

Swiss luxury clock manufacturer, known for creative and artistic mechanical clocks. Part of the Swiza Group.

Founded
1839
Headquarters
Delémont, Switzerland
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Luxury
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Carriage Clocks — L’Epée 1839’s Carriage Clocks are a traditional-meets-modern continuation of the 19th-century officer’s carriage clock, combining classic transportable clock architecture, in-house Swiss manufacture, and decorative variants such as Anglaise and Ovale with up to eight-day power reserves and refined glass-cased presentations. Key references: Anglaise, Corniche, Ovale.
  • Table Clocks — L’Epée 1839’s Table Clocks are the brand’s broader mechanical-clock category, spanning classic carriage clocks, contemporary design clocks, and avant-garde kinetic objects that are built and finished as display-worthy horological sculptures rather than ordinary desktop clocks. Key references: Creative Art Residency, The Gekko, ORB.
  • Contemporary Timepieces — L'Epée 1839 Contemporary Timepieces are sculptural mechanical creations that emphasize visible movement, architectural lines, and complication displays. Key references: Le Duel, Le Duel Perpetuel, Le Duel Perpetuel Tourbillon.

Timeline

  • 1839 — Auguste L'Epée founds a manufacture in Sainte-Suzanne, France, specialising in music boxes and clock components.
  • 1850 — Becomes a major supplier of carriage and platform clock movements, winning medals at international exhibitions.
  • 1976 — Establishes a headquarters in Switzerland, focusing exclusively on high-end carriage clocks.
  • 1994 — L'Epée is acquired by Swiza and moves operations to Delémont in the Swiss Jura.
  • 2008 — Relaunches under the L'Epée 1839 name with a new creative direction focused on contemporary artistic clocks.
  • 2011 — First collaborations with independent watchmakers and designers produce limited-edition table clocks that redefine the category.

Frequently Asked Questions about L'Epée 1839

What is L'Epée 1839 known for?
L'Epée 1839 is Switzerland's leading specialist in high-end mechanical clocks, particularly carriage and artistic table clocks with long power reserves and sculptural designs.
Where is L'Epée 1839 based?
The manufacture is based in Delémont, in the Swiss Jura, where it designs and assembles all of its clocks in-house.
Does L'Epée 1839 make wristwatches?
No. L'Epée 1839 focuses exclusively on clocks, although it regularly collaborates with independent watchmakers on shared creative projects.

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