Artistic Craft Watches

Mapping the journey of Louis Vuitton through the realms of rare and exceptional craftsmanship, the Maison introduces a new trilogy of one-of-a-kind Louis Vuitton Escale Cabinet of Wonders timepieces. Inspired by the curiosity and boundless creativity of Louis Vuitton's grandson Gaston-Louis Vuitton and his fine collection of antique Japanese Tsubas, each creation features a unique combination of Métiers d'Art together with the GLV Monogram on its dial, adorned with ornamental stones.

Symbolic of bravery and perseverance, the limited-edition timepiece captures the swirling dance of two harmonious carp fish in white gold - hand-painted in dark-blue tones and surrounded by colorful precious stones. From the microscopic precision of the dial's engraving work to the calf-leather bracelet designed to resemble the braided leather hilts of Japanese katana swords - this Métiers d'Art masterpiece perpetuates the exceptional craftsmanship of La Fabrique des Arts.

Emulating the scenery of a verdant jungle, this captivating timepiece evokes a white gold, reticulated serpent engraved by Eddy Jaquet, and enameled in vibrant hues of blue and green champlevé by Vanessa Lecci. To illustrate the 14 different shades of green of the bamboo forest, a total of 367 individual pieces made from wood, straw, and parchment comprise this intricate puzzle - all hand-assembled by Rose Saneuil.

Driven by the LFT023 caliber, this fascinating timepiece depicts a majestic dragon gliding through the clouds at the heart of its enchanting dial design. Setting the scene, the rare technique of damascening by artisan Fanny Queloz reflects the traditional habitat of the dragon, while intricate engravings highlight the legendary animal with contrasting polished and matte finishings. Bringing the creature to life, the Maison's iconic Monogram Flower is reimagined through the dragon's scales - illustrated in paillonné enamel.

The Escale Worldtime draws inspiration from Louis Vuitton’s legendary trunks to reinvent a watch designed for seasoned travelers. A simple glance at a city’s initials indicates the hour in that time zone, while the minutes are displayed beneath the yellow arrow pointing to the time in the reference city. With its dial painted in miniature entirely by hand, it takes the master craftsman 40 hours to complete each dial in a dedicated workshop at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton.