L’Epée 1839 Gekko Lizard Clock

At the Watches & Wonders exhibition, L’Epée presented an intriguing clock that almost went unnoticed among other Geneva novelties. This is a "living" mechanical clock shaped like a lizard - more precisely, a gecko.

The clock can be used as a tabletop piece or mounted on a wall. Thanks to a special mounting system, it can be fixed in 11 different positions, mimicking the behavior of a living lizard that climbs, stretches, and rests in various poses. Additionally, the clock face is equipped with a rotating ring that can be adjusted to read the time from any angle, depending on the reptile's pose.

The texture of the dial, located on the back of the lizard, resembles the skin texture of a gecko. The rhythm of time is set by an escapement mechanism, stylized to look like the visible brain of a lizard. The clock's design was crafted by Marie Ziebenborn, who is currently collaborating with Longines.

The case measures 66 x 290 x 180 mm and is made from stainless steel and brass with a lacquer finish. Time adjustment is performed with a winding key, and the movement is wound by swinging the tail side to side. A full wind lasts for 8 days.

The clock is available in three finishes: fully gold-plated, black and silver, and champagne color. The model is limited to a series of 99 units.