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…