L’Epée 1839 Unveils La Regatta Métiers d’Art at LVMH Watch Week 2026
Reimagining its slender, skiff-inspired vertical clock through a series of unique masterpieces featuring centuries-old enameling techniques.
Summary
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- L’Epée 1839 debuted a series of one-of-one La Regatta at LVMH Watch Week 2026
- The slender “hulls” feature exquisite Grand Feu enameling hand-applied by Georgia’s David Kakabadze atelier
- Each piece houses an eight-day in-house movement aligned along a single vertical axis
L’Epée 1839 makes a serene debut at LVMH Watch Week 2026 with La Regatta Métiers d’Art, a series of one-of-one vertical clocks that capture the quiet elegance of rowing. Drawing inspiration from the slender silhouette of a racing skiff, these mechanical sculptures align their entire gear train along a single vertical axis to mirror the fluid motion of a rower. This architectural choice, paired with an impressive eight-day power reserve, reflects a disciplined balance between technical strength and artistic grace.
The collection elevates the art of travel to the water through the rare mastery of Grand Feu enameling, hand-applied by the world-renowned David Kakabadze atelier in Georgia. Three distinct interpretations lead the release: La Regatta Umi, which uses cloisonné enameling and silver paillons to evoke breaking waves; La Regatta Blue Horizon, featuring deep blue flinqué enamel over guilloché patterns; and La Regatta Prism, a dynamic plique-à-jour mosaic reminiscent of stained glass. Each piece is a labor of patience, often requiring up to 15 successive firings at temperatures exceeding 700°C to achieve its luminous depth.
These one-of-one horological objects stand over half a meter tall and are crafted from palladium-plated brass and polished stainless steel. While the standard Regatta models retail for approximately $26,500 USD to $33,000 USD, these unique Métiers d’Art editions represent the pinnacle of artisanal customization. They serve as a poetic reminder of L’Epée’s 180-year legacy of engineering one-of-a-kind treasures that challenge the boundaries of contemporary clockmaking. For more information, visit L’Epée 1839’s official website.
