Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. L’Epée 1839 Reimagines its La Regatta Clock with Enamel
A poetic tribute to the grace of rowing, reinterpreted through the art of Grand Feu enamel.
For over 180 years, L’Epée 1839 has been one of the greatest specialists in high-end mechanical clocks, from traditional carriage timepieces to captivating, bold creations like the 1520-component Albatross and other time-telling objects developed in cooperation with MB&F, cars and aeroplanes for Tiffany & Co., or an Imperial Hot Air Balloon for Louis Vuitton, to name a few. Following its recent acquisition by LVMH, L’Epée continues to make exceptional objects that unite design, mechanics, and artistry, while remaining devoted to the rare art of clockmaking. The new La Regatta Métiers d’Art is a fine expression of the brand’s approach and philosophy.
Designed as a vertical table clock, its slender form is inspired by the profile of a racing skiff. The minimalist architecture hides an in-house eight-day movement, whose vertical gear train mirrors the symmetry and balance of a rower’s motion. The escapement and barrel are aligned at opposite ends for a visual balance.
La Regatta’s enamelled hull is hand-decorated by the Georgian atelier David Kakabadze Enamel, internationally renowned for its mastery of the Grand Feu technique. Each piece is a one-of-one artwork, showcasing different enamelling methods, from cloisonné with gold wires to paillons with silver leaf, flinqué over guilloché metal, or plique-à-jour, which evokes stained glass suspended in light.
Three artistic editions interpret this theme: La Regatta Umi, inspired by Hokusai’s waves; La Regatta Blue Horizon, with a deep blue flinqué enamel; and La Regatta Prism, featuring translucent plique-à-jour geometry. Price is upon request. For more, visit lepee1839.ch.
