L’EPEE 1839 TIME FLIES User manual

TIME FLIES
USER INSTRUCTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS
You have just acquired Time Flies,
an advanced mechanical timepiece from L'Epée 1839.
Time Flies is designed in partnership with
ECAL - University of Art and Design in Lausanne,
Switzerland and Juliette Lefevre.
Developed and manufactured with passion and care
by L'Epée 1839's master watchmakers in Delémont,
Switzerland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Time Flies should never be in contact with any liquids -
even in vaporized form. If it occurs, the clock should be
serviced immediately. 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. lt is recommended to keep the
clock distant from any source of heat or vibrations. To
preserve the longevity and functionality of Time Flies, 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
reliability. lt 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 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 movement.
These oils deteriorateover the years. We therefore advise
having the movement serviced every 3 to 5 years. Be
aware that the optimal period between services can vary
depending on the surrounding environmental conditions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be careful to never touch the red parts on the
picture here under.
Be careful with the dials when manipulating the plane. Do
not place your fingers on them. ln case of intrusion, a
service will be needed.
Always place the clock on a flat table.

KINETIC SCULPTURE
Time Flies propeller can move freely with your impulsion.
Be careful to not make it fall from a table.
The propeller spins freely at a simple push of the finger.

WINDING THE MOVEMENT
To wind the movement, turn counterclockwise the
engine’s radiator at the front of the clock, just behind the
propeller.
When fully wound, Time Flies can soar for a full 8-days
before “refueling”.
Be sure to wind up the spring completely. At the end of
the winding procedure, you will feel the necessary force
increase significantly; do not wind further as this is the
sign that the movement is fully wound.

HOURS AND MINUTES DISPLAY
Hours and minutes are displayed by one arrow on the
top of Time Flies engine.
Example:
Here it is 10:00

SETTING THE TIME
Use the engine’s radiator at the front of the clock, just
behind the propeller, to set the time. Manual clockwise
rotation will set the time.
The two discs (Hours and Minutes) are able to move only
forward.

L'Epée 1839
Swiza SA Manufacture
Rue St-Maurice 1
POBox 472
2800 Delémont
Switzerland
Customer Service:
Tel. [phone]
Mail : [e-mail]
www.lepee1839.ch