The Summit Collection: A Strong First Step for New Brand Earthen

Earthen Company is one of the freshest names to enter the watch market, founded in Hong Kong in 2025 by a group of passionate collectors and enthusiasts. Co-founder Jonathan Chan, also a key figure behind The Horology Club, explains that the team approached this project as collectors first, not as traditional watchmakers.

The result is a debut that doesn’t chase trends but instead offers something unique, a series of ceramic, field- and pilot-inspired watches at an accessible price point. With the launch of the Summit Collection, it’s clear Earthen intends to make an impression from day one.

L'Epée 1839

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L'Epée 1839 is a distinguished Swiss Manufacture with an illustrious history spanning over 180 years. The company was founded in 1839 by Auguste L'Epée and Pierre-Henri Paur in the Besançon region of France. Originally, L'Epée focused on crafting horological products and music boxes, but it soon garnered recognition for its exceptional platform escapements, known for their precision and quality.

In the early 20th century, the company expanded its production to include various other mechanical movements. However, it was in 1975 when L'Epée shifted its focus towards luxury clocks and carriage clocks, elevating its reputation in the realm of high-end timekeeping.

The remarkable achievements of L'Epée include supplying wall clocks for the Concorde's commercial flights and presenting a hundred clocks as gifts at Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding in 1981, showcasing the brand's recognition and prominence in the luxury clock market. Furthermore, in 1994, L'Epée created the "Giant Regulator," the largest clock in the world, further cementing its status as an industry innovator.

In 2014, for its 175th anniversary, the company introduced the Creative Art Line, featuring horological sculptures and unique timekeeping sights that blend art and precision timekeeping.