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

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

Length 38.5 cm

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.