L’EPEE 1839 LE DUEL PERPETUEL TOURBILLON User manual

USER
INSTRUCTIONS
LE DUEL PERPETUEL
TOURBILLON

1/ Congratulations 04
2/ Be Careful 05
3/ Care & Maintenance 06
4/ Protection of the Clock 07
5/ Winding up the Movement 08
6/ Setting the Time 10
7/ Setting the Date 10
8/ Technical Specifications
The Power Reserve Indicators 11
The Double Retrograde Seconds 12
The Perpetual Calendar 13
The Tourbillon 14

You have just acquired one of the ultimate masterpieces of
“La Manufacture L’Epée”.
Le Duel Perpetuel Tourbillon has been developed with passion and care
by our master watchmakers in Delémont-Switzerland.
CONGRATULATIONS

BE CAREFUL
DO
NOT
TOUCH
THE RED PARTS
Please, be very careful to never touch the movement of “Le Duel” either
on the front, the back or the sides of the movement, except when win-
ding up the clock with the appropriate L’Epée key.
Furthermore, the movement should never be in contact with any liquids
– even in vaporized form. If this occurs, the clock should be serviced
immediately.
A simple contact on certain pieces can generate delays in timekeeping,
which can only be solved by servicing. Fingerprints will also damage the
coating.
NEVER FORCE WHEN WINDING UP THE MOVEMENT.

CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use only a soft and dry cloth to clean the outside parts of the clock. Dust
and particles contained in the cloth could scratch parts. Do not use any
kind of cleaning products to wipe the clock.
It is recommended to keep the clock distant from any source of heat or
vibrations. Do not permanently expose the clock to direct sun light, in hu-
mid or dusty place.
Our clocks are developed to ensure optimal accuracy and reliability. It is
well accepted for a fine mechanical clock to have a few seconds variation
per day and our clocks are set so as not to delay. However if you should
notice a wider variation, please contact an authorized dealer who will advise
you, or L’Épée 1989 technical support center which will proceed with the
necessary adjustment.
As for all horological pieces of art, it is recommended to periodically service
your clock.
A mechanical masterpiece requires fine oils for the lubrication of the mo-
vement. They are deteriorating with the time. We therefore advise to have
the movement serviced every five years. Never try to clean the movement
or the hands.

MINERAL GLASS DOME
The movement of Le Duel Perpe-
tuel Tourbillon needs to be pro-
tected from dust, humidity and
human intrusions, which could
cause damages and delays.
Le Duel Perpetuel Tourbillon co-
mes with its own transparent
dome, fitting over the top of the
movement. Be careful to always
take off the dome from the base
and then clean the glass with a
soft and dry cloth. Fingerprints
will also damage the coating.
PROTECTION OF THE CLOCK

Put the clock on a flat surface, turn the back of it, remove cautiously the cabi-
net and wind up the movement (See point A on the picture /back of the clock)
anti-clockwise with the larger diameter end of the key. The movement with its
five barrels has to be fully wound latest every 40 days. Be sure to wind up the
spring completely, but without forcing it.
During the process, you will see wheels moving to allow all the five barrels to
be wound up as they are coupled. At the end of the winding up procedure, you
will feel the force increasing appreciably. Do not force as it is a sign that it is fully
wound. The swords of the Power Reserve device will move from 0 to 1 during
the winding up. Be careful not to touch them.
WINDING UP THE MOVEMENT
Winding up (A)
the movement

(B) TIME SETTING
(anti-clockwise)
SETTING THE TIME
Use the smaller diameter end of the key and turn the hand-setter (See
point B on the picture) anti-clockwise or clockwise to set the time.
DO NOT ADJUST TIME BETWEEN 23.00 AND 00.30

SETTING THE DATE
Setting the date is through the function of setting the time and still re-
quires a minimum of precautions described below: to advance the date,
turn with the key the hand-setter anti-clockwise (See point B on the pic-
ture) to advance the date. The instant jump is at midnight ± 10 minutes.
Caution : It is recommended to wind up the mechanism regularly once a
month. If the clock has stopped working, resetting the date must be done
day by day. Over a long period, the date setting will take time.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE POWER RESERVE INDICATORS
The two tips depict crossed swords for the maximum power reserve
and a surrender position for zero power reserve. The two crossed
swords show that the clock is fully wound, and as it winds down they
gradually move apart one to the right and the other to the left, before
ending up in the surrender position after 40 days.
Fully wound
40-day power reserve
«En garde» position
(in fencing)
Half wound
20-day power re-
serve
After 40 days
Surrender position
(in fencing)
The clock is ready to be wound up

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE DOUBLE RETROGRADE SECONDS
The Double Retrograde seconds depict two crossed swords keeping
step with time for 20 seconds before returning instantly to the “En garde”
position.
The animation of the Double Retrograde second begins it’s 20 seconds
cycle by 2 swords ready to fight in the “En garde” position. Then the 2
swords begin to move towards each other and cross as it is done in
fencing.
At the end of the 20 seconds, when the 2 swords are reaching the logo
display, they both jump back to the “En garde” position to begin a new
cycle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR
This clock is equipped with an in line Perpetual Calendar that indicates
the Day, Date, Month and Year. When the clock is working, the display
of the Julian calendar is done through jumping discs.
The energy is accumulated by a mechanical system throughout the
day and then this energy is released at midnight allowing discs to jump
from one indication to another instantly.
When the clock is stopped for some reason, setting the calendar is
done at the same time as the time setting. The calendar is therefore
leaping forward.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE TOURBILLON
The Duel Perpetuel Tourbillon is one of the most difficult
complications to manufacture.
This complication consists of mounting the balance and the
escapement in a small movable cage which revolves once
a minute and by doing so, compensates for rate errors.

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