TIME FAST D8 - L'ÉPÉE 1839
Time Fast D8 – Blue & White Stripes Edition
Where Swiss Watchmaking Meets 1950s Motorsport
The Time Fast D8 by L’Epée 1839 is where high-speed nostalgia meets fine Swiss horology. This blue-and-white-striped edition pays tribute to the legendary racing liveries of the 1950s, wrapped in a streamlined aluminum body that echoes the glory days of open-wheel racing.
Designed by Georg Foster in collaboration with ECAL, this kinetic sculpture is a mechanical clock disguised as a classic single-seater race car. Underneath its sleek exterior lies a hand-assembled movement with an 8-day power reserve engineered entirely in-house by L’Epée 1839. The attention to detail is uncompromising: a blown glass dome simulates a driver’s helmet, the number-style side panel shows the time, and the steering wheel is used to set it.
In a playful nod to childhood, the car is “fueled” by rolling it backward to wind the clock just like a vintage pull-back toy. With only 100 pieces produced per color, this blue and white edition is a true collector’s piece for lovers of craftsmanship, design, and motorsport heritage.
Specifications :
• Limited Edition: 100 pieces worldwide per color (7 colors total)
• Movement: In-house mechanical movement with 8-day power reserve
• Time Display: Hours and minutes shown via stainless steel disks on the side
• Time Setting: Use steering wheel (counterclockwise to set time, clockwise to reset position)
• Winding: Wind the clock by rolling rear wheels backward
• Materials: Aluminum body, blown glass dome, nickel/palladium-plated brass, stainless steel
• Finish: Automotive lacquer (blue with white racing stripes)
• Dimensions: 38.5 cm (L) × 16 cm (W) × 12 cm (H)
• Weight: 4.7 kg