LVMH announces the acquisition of L'Epée 1839, a prestigious Swiss manufacturer of high-end clocks and authentic 'objets d'art' featuring exceptional mechanisms and intricacies.
This acquisition of a jewel in the crown of Haute Horlogerie is further proof of the LVMH Group's determination to preserve and develop historic savoir-faire, and to ensure that it is passed on and cultivated over time.
Based in Delémont, in the Swiss Jura, L'Epée 1839 has been perpetuating exceptional watchmaking expertise for 185 years, crafting creations that have been conceived, developed and produced in-house. Now specialising in clocks, the company is recognised for its unrivalled expertise and its unique creative vision in combining form and function.
"L'Epée 1839 is a brand of mechanical objets d'art with an unrivalled and unique expertise. Its creations span the ages; from officer's carriage clocks, to space rockets, to the automotive inspirations of the 1950s, its products appeal to a public of enthusiasts for fine mechanics. L'Epée is also a renowned manufacturer, with the capacity to develop and design objects, and in particular the unique ability to interpret horological intricacies in three dimensions. Most of the company's components are produced in-house demonstrating its strong creative prowess. L'Epée has initiated a number of watchmaking partnerships that we will maintain and develop with Arnaud Nicolas, and I am excited by the untapped creative potential of the various LVMH Group Maisons associated with this exceptional expertise," said Frédéric Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Watches Division.
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