INTRO
A FUSION OF ARTISTRY AND FUNCTIONALITY - CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON
L’Epée 1839 taps into the Lunar Year of the Dragon with the new creation.
The dragon showcases the beauty that emerges when mythical elegance of the Chinese Dragon seamlessly integrates with horological precision. Each contour of the dragon’s form, from its sinuous curves to the intricate details of its scales, serves as a testament that parallels the precision required in horology. The gears, wheels, and springs within mirror the dragon’s anatomy. At the heart of this timepiece, a high-precision movement that orchestrates the dance of time with accuracy.
THE STORY
The Dragon plays a significant role in the Chinese Culture. It is a symbol of power, strength, and prosperity. As a mythical creature, the dragon is often associated with auspicious qualities, embodying the spirit of leadership and excellence. The dragon is a revered symbol that transcends time, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of China.
Yet, for L’Epée 1839, art is in the eye of the beholder. The dragon is born of the human mind’s boundless creativity, this timepiece invites interpretation and reinterpretation. It is a canvas upon which cultures paint their stories, fears and aspiration.
To illustrate this point, a comparison is drawn upon the Chinese and the Western dragon. In the Chinese culture it serves as a harbinger of good fortune, guard of wisdom, or a powerful force of positive energy. Despite the lack of wings, it is believed that that Chinese dragons possess the ability to fly. Simultaneously, the dragon can embody the primordial chaos and the untamed as portrayed in the Western culture. Western dragons are depicted as fierce, large, fire-breathing creatures with wings and 4 legs.
Nevertheless, in both cultural narratives, the dragon is revered. Their multifaceted symbolism is an embodiment of respect, fear, and awe. Analogously, time encapsulates the duality in the continuum of life. On one hand, it offers the gift of growth, the other, time can be a harbinger of farewells and transformations.
The Dragon is L’Epée 1839’s expression of this dual-sided phenomenon, giving the intangible a tangible representation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION
The Dragon is a limited edition of 88 pieces per color.
3 available colors (Gold Plated, Palladium Plated, Red Lacquered)
DESIGN AND DISPLAY
Hours and minutes: Curved skeleton hands, hand-polished hands rotate to indicating hours and minutes on a dragon main-plate.
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions: 160 mm (height) x 118 mm (long) x 100 mm (width)
Weight: 1.3 kg
MOVEMENT
L’EPÉE 1839 in-house designed and manufactured movement
Balance frequency: 18,000 bph / 2.5Hz
Power reserve: 8 days
Jewels: 11
Incabloc shock protection system
Manual-winding: Double-ended key to set time and wind movement.
COLORS
Palladium plated version:
Mechanism: Palladium plated brass, main plates and pedestal in stainless steel.
Gold version:
Mechanism : Gold-treated brass, main plates and pedestal in Gold-treated stainless steel.
Red version:
Mechanism : Palladium-treated brass, main plates in red lacquered stainless steel and pedestal in stainless steel.
