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MB&F and L'Epée Ref. 76.6008/140 'T-Rex' Table Clock

Partially verified

This sculptural table clock, reference 76.6008/140 designated 'T-Rex', was co-created by MB&F and L'Epée 1839. Source cataloguing dates the piece to circa 2019 as one of a limited edition of 100 examples. Constructed from stainless steel, palladium-plated brass, and bronze, its frame models fossilised Tyrannosaurus Rex leg bones using sandblasted and polished finishes. Suspended within gimbal-like rings is a deep blue hand-blown Murano glass dial with two arching steel hands indicating the hours and minutes. The clock is powered by the manual-winding calibre 1855, featuring 17 jewels and an eight-day power reserve.

MB&F and L'Epée reference 76.6008/140 T-Rex table clock shown with user instructions, guarantee card, and winding key
MB&F and L'Epée reference 76.6008/140 T-Rex table clock shown with user instructions, guarantee card, and winding key — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Clock · Table clock
Maker / attribution
MB&F and L'Epée
Reference
76.6008/140
Catalogue / lot identifier
8065
Source-reported date
Circa 2019
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
36’396

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Design

The sculptural table clock is modeled after the bipedal skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Its structural proportions are based on 3D scans of fossilized bone and are rendered in stainless steel, palladium-plated brass, and bronze. The surfaces feature alternating sandblasted and polished finishes.

A central gimbal-supported dial made of hand-blown Murano glass is positioned above the legs. The glass is blue in color and features two arched steel hands used to indicate the hours and minutes.

Evidence for this section
  • “The design of the clock is closely modelled on the actual skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, with the structure and proportion of the legs referenced on 3D scans of fossilised Tyrannosaurus-Rex bones.”
  • “The alternating sandblasted and polished finishes on the surfaces further adds to the realism of the biomechanical sculpture.”
  • “The present example is the reference 76.6008/140 adorned with a mesmerizing blue hand-blown Murano glass dial.”

Mechanism and Operation

The clock utilizes the manual-winding calibre 1855, which contains 17 jewels. It operates at a frequency of 18,000 vph and provides an 8-day power reserve.

The provided winding key is required to wind the movement via the barrel axis located at the rear of the clock. This same key is used for setting the time on the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “The manual-winding calibre 1855 beats at a frequency of 18,000 vph and boasts an 8-day power reserve.”
  • “The accompanying winding key is used to wind the movement on the barrel axis at the back of the clock, and to set the time directly on the dial.”

Provenance and Documentation

This timepiece is cataloged as reference 76.6008/140, dating to circa 2019. It is described as part of a limited edition of 100 examples for the blue dial variant.

The clock is accompanied by a set of accessories including a blank L'Epée warranty card, instruction manual, winding key, gloves, cloth, and a fitted presentation box. The case and movement are signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Year Circa 2019”
  • “each variant was made in a limited edition of 100 examples each.”
  • “Accompanied by blank L’Epée warranty card, instruction manual, winding key, gloves, cloth, and fitted presentation box.”
  • “Signed Case and movement signed”

Open research questions

  • What is the significance of the 'blank' warranty card regarding the history of the item?
  • Are there any differences in construction between the original one-off Only Watch creation and the subsequent limited production iterations?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for MB&F and L'Epée Ref. 76.6008/140 'T-Rex' Table Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference76.6008/140“Reference No 76.6008/140”
Case Number36’396“Case No 36’396”
CalibreCal. 1855, 17 jewels“Calibre Manual, cal. 1855, 17 jewels”
Dimensions265mm height x 258mm width x 178mm length“Dimensions 265mm height x 258mm width x 178mm length”
MaterialsStainless steel, palladium-plated brass, bronze, and hand-blown Murano glass“Material Stainless steel, palladium-plated brass and bronze, with hand-blown Murano glass dial”
Power Reserve8-day“boasts an 8-day power reserve”
Reference76.6008/140“Reference No 76.6008/140”
Dimensions265mm height x 258mm width x 178mm length“Dimensions 265mm height x 258mm width x 178mm length”

Visible details

  • Sculptural bipedal frame modeled as dinosaur skeleton legs with articulated joints and three-toed talons.
  • Central deep blue hand-blown Murano glass spherical dial supported by circular metal gimbal rings.
  • Pair of arched steel hands positioned at the center of the blue glass sphere.
  • Accompanied by a printed 'T-REX USER INSTRUCTIONS' booklet, an L'Epée guarantee card, and a packaged winding key.

Research qualifications

  • Rear movement architecture, winding arbor, and presentation box mentioned in the listing are not visible in this primary photograph.
  • Country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source cataloguing.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

MB&F and L'Epée Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2025

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 908cdc2497

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