L'Epée 1839 Albatross

Limited edition of 8 pieces per color variant.

Functions

• Hours and minutes displayed on individual revolving discs
• Striking hour chiming both the specific hours on the hour and a single strike on the half-hour
• Automaton composed of 16 pairs of propellers that launch into action every hour
• Chiming and propeller functions can be activated/deactivated
• Two “on demand” buttons allow to chime the time and/or turn the propellers separately

Movements

• Two separate movements and winding systems, designed and manufactured in-house
• One powers the time and striking hour, the other provides the energy for the automaton (propellers)
• Movements finishing: mix of satin and polish

Time and striking hour movement

• In-line 8-day power reserve movement
• Balance frequency: 2.5 Hz / 18,000 bph
• Jewels: 11
• Incabloc shock protection system
• Winding: Manual via the propellers at the front of the flying machine: clockwise for the striking hour and anti-clockwise for the time
• 2 separate barrels powering the time and chiming functions

Automaton movement

• Winding: manual via the propellers at the back
• Power reserve: when activated, the automaton can run for one day
• 1 barrel dedicated to the automaton movement

Components/parts

• Total of 1520 components

Dimensions

• 600mm long x 350mm wide x 600mm high
• Weight: 17kg

Body/frame

• The clock is made from a mix of brass, steel, and aluminium
• Colours: translucent cold lacquer in blue, red, green, champagne or black