L Epee 1839 Time Fast D8

A staggering table clock took shape: a sleek single seater with a roaring engine. Instead of pistons, sumps and cylinder heads, it has countless cogs to power the manual wind 1855 MHD calibre at 18,000 beats per hour (2.5 Hz). The in-house engine hugs the 38cm long handmade aluminium car’s curves.

The hours and minutes are displayed on the side on two stainless steel disks so the aperture looks like a regular race number. The advertising spot on the other side of the chassis bears the engraved L'Epée 1839 logo on the original model. The colours capture famous race cars specific to certain countries in the early 20th century.

Label Noir’s take on it blows you away with a next-level design. Used in the automotive industry, a matte black paint has been applied to the bodywork. A matte black ADLC (Amorphous Diamond Like Carbon) coating covers the plates, alloys and escapement system. The classic style gives the table clock an air of mystery. There are countless assets to the coating, such as being resistant and biocompatible. The thin layers also make it harder and more resistant to wear and rust.

Dashes of yellow on the Genevan bespoke specialist’s lettering highlight its sporty style. The sun-drenched hue glows from the numbers on the timekeeping rollers and trims the wheels. Every piece has its own limited edition number too.