The world of haute horology and luxury is continually enriched by unique and extraordinary creations. The French brand is known worldwide for its deep connection with travel; indeed, its birth is linked to it. Indeed, since its founding in 1854, the maison has been able to embody the essence of travel through trunks, suitcases, and accessories that have also marked luxury in mobility, all distinguished by the brand’s iconic Monogram.

Louis Vuitton, an iconic brand that has been able to transform its vision of travel and style into a range of timeless products, has also ventured into the field of haute horology over the years and recently unveiled one of its new masterpieces, Louis Vuitton Escale.

Let’s go together to discover all the details of this unique haute horlogerie timepiece.

Louis Vuitton’s Escale Collection

With the Escale pocket watch, Louis Vuitton pays homage to the house’s longstanding philosophy, evoking the era when watches were indispensable companions for travelers. The name itself, “Escale,” means “stopover” in French, a concept that leads to the idea of stops along a journey and with the watch serving as a reminder of those moments.

Vuitton’s Escale timepieces represent not only instruments for measuring time, but also a celebration of travel as a luxury experience. The collection consists of both pocket models, such as the novelty we will discuss today, and wrist timepieces.

The features of the new Louis Vuitton Escale

The watch we will discuss today immediately stands out for its refined and intricate design. As with every haute horlogerie piece from the maison, the quality of the materials is crucial. The 50mm diameter case is made entirely of 18K rose gold, as are the chains at twelve o’clock and the figures on the dial. Its generous size, typical of pocket models, makes the watch not only a functional accessory, but also a work of art to hold in the hands. The bezel, as well as the ring at twelve o’clock, are set with precious stones, in particular we find 60 baguette-cut diamonds surrounding the case, 20 round diamonds and 1 LV Monogram Star-cut diamond at twelve o’clock on the dial.

A characteristic element of the Louis Vuitton Escale is precisely the multicolored dial, created by master enameler Anita Porchet, which depicts a scene long gone from the present day, but which represents the place where it all began, namely, a horse-drawn carriage carrying the maison’s trunks, demonstrating how to travel in those days. The vibrancy of the colors is balanced by the elegance of the rose gold elements, creating a perfect balance between modernity and tradition.

But that is not the end of the story. As for the finishes, the Asnières-based maison collaborated with master engraver Dick Steenman, who personally crafted them on both the dial and the case back, further embellishing the object and giving it the uniqueness that it deserves, and that we routinely find in the French maison’s products.

Although renowned for making trunks and leather goods, Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking branch is no match for other brands. That’s because the timepieces are made in La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the brand’s Swiss factory where engineers, designers, and Métiers d’arts have been producing watches of the highest quality, all made by hand, for 20 years. The Escale pocket watch is in fact created in this manufacture, reflecting all the canons of a prestige watch with features on par with the maisons of excellence that are dedicated only to the hands sector.

This is also true of the movement. In this case we find the caliber LFTAU14.01 in which the refinement and savoir-faire of the timepiece is also evident in its complications, such as a minute repeater and a sophisticated Jacquemart mechanism. For the uninitiated, the Jacquemart mechanism enables the movement of components on the dial and was mainly used on large dials such as on bell towers, where human figures or statues of other kinds, beat on the bells to mark time. This mechanism has been miniaturized to allow the 7 animations of the new Louis Vuitton Escale.

Conclusions

The Louis Vuitton Escale pocket watch is much more than a watch. It is a work of art that celebrates the tradition of travel and excellent craftsmanship. With its unique design and high-precision movement, the Escale represents the perfect balance between innovation and tradition, offering the wearer a timeless luxury experience. The Escale invites us to stop, reflect and enjoy the passage of time with elegance and style.

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