According to Eastern culture, the dragon represents luck, prosperity and strength of an entire nation. As a mythical creature, the dragon is often associated with good qualities, representing leadership and excellence. The dragon is a revered symbol that transcends time, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of an entire region.
In the language of the universe of time, the image of the dragon, from its curvaceous lines to the intricate details of its scales, is a testament to the precision required in watchmaking. Every gear, screw, and spring of the watch reflects the shape of the dragon.
For L'Epée 1839, art is in the eye of the beholder.
L'Epée 1839 Dragon – A true depiction of the meaning of life
For L'Epée 1839, art is in the eye of the beholder. The dragon was born from the boundless imagination of man, and this watch will be a completely different version when combining many stories and aspirations of cultures together.
To illustrate this point, people often compare the image of dragons in the East and the West. In Eastern culture, dragons act as a sign of good luck, wisdom, or a powerful source of positive energy. In the West, on the other hand, dragons are the embodiment of primal chaos, depicted as fierce, large, fire-breathing creatures with wings and four legs.
This watch will be a completely different version when combining many stories and aspirations of cultures together.
In the understanding of L'Epée 1839, whether it means good or bad, the dragon depicts this life, not only bringing happiness and joy but also separation, so that we humans know how to value time and try harder.
The brand has actively recreated the above idea through the new design of the dragon shape on its watch. L'Epée 1839 does not simply "attach" the dragon to the movement, but creates a special machine that can serve as a fulcrum for the dragon image to fly high and shine like a mechanical work of art.
Guardian of the Flow of Time
L'Epée 1839 began to approach new watch designs when the brand's creative team worked with Mr. Eric Meyer. Arnaud Nicolas - CEO of the brand shared: "I have always wanted to associate L'Epée 1839 with Eastern culture for a long time, and the image of the dragon - a symbol of power, strength and prosperity - was a perfect choice. Moreover, working with Eric Meyer on every detail and part of the dragon was truly a new and unique experience."
L'Epée 1839 Dragon is a very special table clock, with the same mechanisms as a wristwatch, only larger in size. Inside the Dragon's movement includes gear trains, a mainspring barrel, a balance wheel, and an escape wheel. L'Epée's regulator is supported by the Incabloc shock protection system, usually only found in wristwatches, which helps to minimize the risk of damage from impact during transportation.
However, because L'Epée Dragon is a table clock, the parts and components inside are relatively larger than those of a wristwatch, which means the manufacturing and assembly process is much more complicated. L'Epée CEO Arnaud Nicolas explains: “Most people would think that larger parts are easier to manufacture and produce, but that is not the case. Polishing requires the same force as finishing a watch movement, but on a larger surface, it is more difficult. It is thanks to the experience and skill of the artisans that the “Dragon” achieves such a sophisticated finish.”
The brand has proactively recreated the above idea through the new design of the dragon shape on its watch.
The “Swiss Made Calibre 1853” movement is entirely manufactured by L'Epée 1839 and is the result of the meticulous and skillful work of the artisans when assembling 124 parts together. The dragon design on the watch gives the feeling of protecting the most precious part of the movement – the gear chain. In addition, the 2 dragon versions with gold or palladium scales have a reflective posture, the serpentine body embracing the entire movement, ensuring the safety of the timepiece.
The escapement also plays a crucial role in regulating the release of energy, ensuring the smooth movement of the watch. The gears operate with high precision to help the energy transfer take place continuously and evenly. The mainspring, symbolizing the strong vitality of the dragon, stores and releases energy at a maximum level of up to 8 days.
This mechanical machine not only serves as a table clock but also as a work of art that pays homage to the long-standing cultural icon, with 3 versions in gold plating, palladium plating or red lacquer, each version is limited to only 88 pieces worldwide.
