L’EPEE 1839 TIME MACHINE User manual

TIME MACHINE
USER INSTRUCTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS
You have just acquired Time Machine, an advanced
mechanical movement timepiece from L’Epée 1839.
Time Machine was designed, developed and
manufactured with passion and care by L’Epée 1839’s
master watchmakers in Delémont, Switzerland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The movement of Time Machine is protected by a glass tube/
capsule.
The clock should never be in contact with any liquids – even in
vaporized form. If it occurs, the clock should be serviced imme-
diately. Use only a soft and dry cloth to clean 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 recom-
mended to keep the clock distant from any source of heat or
vibrations. To preserve the longevity and functionality of Time Ma-
chine, do not permanently expose the clock to direct sunlight or
in a humid/dusty place.
A simple contact on certain pieces can generate delays in
timekeeping, which can only be solved by servicing. Fingerprints
will also damage the coating.
Our clocks are developed to ensure optimal accuracy and re-
liability. 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 bigger variation, please
contact an authorized dealer who will advise you, or a L’Epée
1839 technical support center which will proceed with the ne-
cessary adjustment.
As for all Horological pieces of art, it is recommended to perio-
dically service your clock. A mechanical masterpiece requires
fine oils for the lubrication of the movement. These oils deterio-
rate over the years. We therefore advise having the movement
serviced every 3 to 5 years. Be aware that the optimal period
between servicing times can vary depending on the surrounding
environmental conditions.
It is recommended to handle Time Machine by the three legs, not
by the glass tube protecting the mechanism.

WINDING
THE MOVEMENT
SETTING
THE TIME
Front view

WINDING THE MOVEMENT
To wind the movement, use the turbine-shape winder (in
blue in the diagram) located at the right end of the glass
tube. Wear gloves and turn clockwise.
The movement should be fully wound every 8 days. Be
sure to wind up the spring completely. At the end of the
winding procedure, you will feel the necessary force in-
crease significantly; do not wind further as this is the sign
that the movement is fully wound.
SETTING THE TIME
Time setting is done with the left turbine-shape end of the
glass tube. Make sure you wear gloves to prevent from
any damages. Turn the rotative fin (in blue on the diagram)
to adjust time.

HOURS AND MINUTES DISPLAY
Hours and minutes are displayed by the central arrow.
Exemple :
11h 37
3H10

KINETIC SCULPTURE
The tube can rotate 360° both ways. Move gently.
The 3 legs of Time Machine do not move.
LOCK THE ROTATION
Turn the nut (in blue here) anti-clockwise to secure the ro-
tation and lock/stop the movement of the tube.
Top view

L’Epée 1839
Swiza Sa Manufacture
rue St-maurice 1
PO BOX 973
2800 Delémont
Switzerland
Customer Service:
Tel. [phone]
Mail. [email protected]
www.lepee1839.ch