L'Epée & The Unnamed Society - The Revolver

But why the revolver? And why a clock? What Samuel Colt revolutionised is the impact of time when using a firearm: The revolver conferred the power to stop time cold by eliminating the manual reloading process – and the potentially fatal vulnerability that came with it.

The purity of purpose inherent in the revolver makes it a compelling platform for telling time: it aptly symbolises the preciousness of every moment, the speed at which it can be stolen and the complexity of what is, ultimately, a simple proposition.

And it reminds us, more vividly no doubt than a conventional clockface can, of the priceless value there is in heeding the simple words, “carpe diem”. How could the gift of time be more unique or richer with meaning?




Engine
– Revolver architecture
– Balance frequency: 2.5 Hz / 18,000 Vibrations per hour
– Components movement: 142
– Jewels: 17
– Time setting: Turn with your hands the hours and minute sphere and wind the movement with the separate key inside the barrel.

Body/Frame
– Caliber diam: 14,5mm (Cal .47)
– Frame: Nickel and palladium plated brass
– Finishing: Engraved Polished, satin finishing and sandblasted
– Base in Aluminum Satin plated

Grips options
– Animal’s skin, horn, bones…
– Wood, precious metal, stones/diamonds…

Frame options
– Engraved and/or set with stones/diamonds, solid precious metal…

Barrel options
– Engraved and/or set with stones/diamonds, solid precious metal…