This resolutely contemporary collection brings together tradition and fine clockmaking with an array of visual effects. From top to bottom, the eye is drawn first to the regular oscillations of the Incabloc escapement balance wheel, under which the two sword-shaped retrograde second hands spring back every twenty seconds. Next the eye comes to rest on the five-barrel movement and its fascinating dance of cogs, followed by the more solemn power reserve hands. The mechanism is protected by a glass case, and presented simply on its base.
The plates of Le Duel Blackpearl are manufactured in brass with an all black finish giving it great depth. Its darkness allows enhanced light effects.The selection of materials is very important, both for their physical properties and long-term durability, as well as their graphic appearance and esthetics. Thus the Le Duel movement is primarily made of palladium-plated brass, machined exclusively at the Delémont factory in the Swiss Jura. Machining the plates is an essential stage because it gives the movement its depth. One of them has a Côtes de Genève decoration, while the others present a polished finish with sandblasted edges.
These plates are beautifully hollowed out to reveal the delicate movement, providing observers with a profound insight into the mechanics of time. Le Duel clocks also offer the light effects that are so characteristic of L’Epée 1839 creations. Various finishes are used here to enhance the timepieces. Anglage, mirror polishing, satin finishing, circular brushing, sandblasting and polishing are all techniques perfectly mastered by the brand’s craftsmen.
Features
Dimensions:
177 x 207 x 100mm
7 x 8.1 x 3.9 inch
Movement: Cal. 2010 - 40 Days- 5 Barrels in series
Finish: Black and Gold. Includes Côtes de Genève, polishing, sand-blasting, circular and vertical satin finishing, with gold coating.
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Double Retrograde Seconds in mirror and Power Reserve Indicators
Winding: Manual-winding. Design key to set time and wind the Barrels
Materials: Gold-plated brass movement, black main plates Gilded Wheel and Black-Gold coating for the movement and plates. Natural Wood base and Mineral glass for the housing
Power Reserve: 40 days
Jewels: 46
Made in Switzerland
Manufacturer: L'EPEE
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Model Number: 50.6595/001