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 — Signature contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional 19th-century officer's carriage clock, with up to eight-day power reserves and glass pavilion cases.
- Table Clocks — Artistic mechanical table clocks produced in collaboration with independent watch brands, often themed as robots, spacecraft or kinetic sculptures.
- Contemporary Timepieces — Creative limited editions built around complex animations, striking mechanisms and sculptural architectures rather than conventional dials.
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.