OCTOPOD L'ÉPÉE 1839

OCTOPOD L'ÉPÉE 1839

BHD 17,900

Brand L'épée 1839 × mb&f

Description

Octopod continues MB&F's exploration of aquatic themes with an eight-leg, eight-day clock inspired by cephalopods, marine chronometers and The Abyss – blending contemporary design with kinetic sculpture and a transparent sphere filled with precision horology.

Conceived by MB&F and built by L’Épée 1839, Octopod stands or crouches thanks to its eight articulated legs.

Limited edition of 50 pieces
FEATURES

DISPLAY: Hours, minutes and finely counter-balanced regulator mounted on minutes hand

BODY: Frame Stainless steel, nickel and palladium plated brass
309 components (body, legs and sphere)

ENGINE: L’Épée in-house designed and manufactured movement, Balance frequency: 2.5Hz / 18,000bph, 159 components / 19 jewels, Manual-winding, Power reserve: 8 days

LEGS: 8 legs each composed of 31 pieces
Articulation released by a button in each leg, can be locked in two positions (standing or extended)

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: Size: L: 28 cm x H: 28 cm (standing) / L: 45 cm x H: 22 cm (crouching)
Weight: 4.2 kg
SPHERE: Two polycarbonate hemispheres 360° rotation in both vertical and horizontal planes