Drawing from L’Epée 1839’s creative inspirations, spanning from contemporary to street art, the manufacture introduces a new series of unique pieces in collaboration with The Dial Artist, exploring new artistic frontiers, seamlessly blending different art forms into one.
In sync with The Dial Artist's strokes and paints, each kinetic sculpture uniquely stands apart with its own distinct character, celebrating one’s individuality and authenticity.
L’Epée 1839 x The Dial Artist Grenade is not just any ordinary timepiece; It is an artistic object that dares us to embrace the present moment and seize life’s opportunities.
Chris Alexander, The Dial Artist, deeply resonated with L’Epée 1839’s creative narrative for the Grenade, seeing it as a poignant reminder of our humanity and the relentless march of time toward our eventual end.
This collaborative piece takes the opportunity to visualize the artistic meaning of the ‘Art-Bomb’ – a form of art that challenges the norm and public perception. Additionally, the graffiti culture refers to ‘bombing’ as a process of painting walls or objects with tags and throw-ups.
The L’Epée 1839 x The Dial Artist Grenade is a celebration of the two juxtapositions - Luxury Watchmaking and Street Art - resulting in a symbiosis of these two art forms. No longer do you see a military weapon, but a catalyst of joy and love. An art piece that pulls-the-pin on cultural norms, challenges the stereotype and embraces time, art and peace.
Unique pieces
This collaboration features a series of one-of-a-kind creations, uniting the design and in-house movement of L’Epée 1839’s Grenade with the expertise of The Dial Artist's paint work, all encapsulating the essence of individuality and the ephemeral nature of time.
The L’Epée 1839 Grenade
The L’Epée 1839 Grenade features a pin that doubles as the key, which when pulled allows for setting the time and winding the eight-day movement. The moment you pull the pin on a grenade the mind is focused: the grenade is live, and you must concentrate on the here and now to live.
The clock forces the mind to focus on the moment you are in and the task of winding and setting the time, reminding you that you are only guaranteed this very moment, as Time is precious so don’t waste it.
The hours and minutes are displayed on two black aluminium disks rotating directly over the beating heart of Grenade. Ticking away at a traditional 18,000 vibrations per hour, the balance wheel is front and centered, audibly reminding us that time is slipping away, and we never know how much time we have left. Once you wind Grenade and set its time display, the next step is to seize the day.
