L’EPÉE 1839

In an era dominated by wristwatches, one Swiss manufacture has remained steadfastly dedicated to an art that defined eras: the creation of exceptional mechanical clocks. L'Epée 1839 stands alone as Switzerland's only high-end clock manufacturer—a guardian of horological tradition that has continuously operated for over 185 years, transforming timekeeping into kinetic sculpture and functional art.

Today, every L'Epée 1839 creation emerges from the manufacture's atelier in Delémont, Swiss Jura, where a unified team of designers, engineers, and master clockmakers orchestrate each piece from concept to completion. This vertical integration is exceptionally rare—L'Epée is among the few manufactures that design, develop, and internally produce virtually every component, ensuring each clock bears the highly coveted "Swiss Made" label with full integrity.

What truly distinguishes L'Epée 1839 is its fearless approach to design. The manufacture preserves centuries-old savoir-faire while relentlessly pushing creative boundaries—a philosophy that birthed the Creative Art Line in 2014 for its 175th anniversary. This collection marked a decisive shift toward kinetic horological sculptures that "shock, evoke, and inspire," refusing to merely tell time but rather to reimagine how time can be experienced.

The landmark collaboration with avant-garde watchmakers MB&F exemplifies this vision. After a decade of partnership, they have created 15 extraordinary pieces—including the Starfleet Machine, T-Rex, Grant, and 2024's Albatross—that transform clocks into robots, dinosaurs, and intergalactic vessels. These aren't just timepieces; they're conversation-defining art installations that happen to keep impeccable time.