Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023

LOT 81

L'EPÉE, REF. 74.6004/134, TIME FAST D8, NICKEL, PALLADIUM- PLATED BRASS AND STEEL

HKD 110,000 - 180,000

USD 14,100 - 23,100 / CHF 12,700 - 20,700 / EUR 13,100 - 21,500

Sold: HKD 125,000

A very fine, amusing, impressive, creative, race car desk clock wound by the rear wheels, wind the movement like a pull-back toy car, time set via counterclockwise rotation of the steering wheel. Limited edition of 100 pieces.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand L'Epée

Model Time Fast D8

Reference 74.6004/134

Year circa 2021

Case No. 36654

Length 38.5 cm

Caliber L’Epée 1839 1855 MHD in-house caliber, Power reserve 8 days

Height 12 cm

Width 16 cm

Weight 4.7KG

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories L’Epée fitted box, blank guarantee, instruction booklet, gloves

Notes

This amusing and eye-catching vintage-inspired race car and a modern clock in one is a kinetic sculpture that tells the time. The name of the Time Fast D8 clearly conveys its technical aspirations, incorporating a motor that can last 8 days—or rather an in-house caliber with a 192-hour power reserve beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour. The operation is simple and fun, resverse the car to wind the movement like a pull-bar car , Set the time via counterclockwise rotation of the steering wheel.
Time Fast D8 is a limited edition: 100 pieces per body color, initially produced in Red, Blue, Green, Grey, Blue with white stripes and White with blue stripes versions.