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Louis Vuitton reinvents the Escale: A refined and timeless dress watch

Ten years after its launch, the Louis Vuitton Escale collection is getting a makeover. Echoing the sporting revival of the Tambour last year, the French house unveils four new dress watches with a refined and timeless design. On the program: two models in pink gold and two versions in platinum set with diamonds, all powered by the LFT023 manufacture movement. Zoom in on these timepieces which brilliantly combine Louis Vuitton's trunk-making heritage and watchmaking excellence.

A revisited case, between tradition and modernity

For this new version of the Escale, Louis Vuitton has revised the design of the case while retaining its identity codes. Available in pink gold or platinum, it has a diameter of 39 mm and a contained thickness of 10.2 mm.

Faithful to the spirit of the house's famous trunks, the case is distinguished by:

  • Fluid integration of the horns, reminiscent of brass brackets
  • A domed octagonal crown, evoking the rivets of a trunk
  • A clever set of satin and polished finishes, made by hand
  • So many details which subtly anchor these watches in the world of travel dear to Louis Vuitton, while giving them a contemporary and refined look.

    Textured dials, between sophistication and originality

    Another nod to the house's trunk-making heritage, the quarter hour markers take the shape of the brass squares. Meticulously applied by hand, they provide the connection between the central dial and the peripheral timer.

    The two pink gold versions are adorned with finely textured dials, obtained by a stampaggio process:

  • A silver dial with delicate grain, evoking Monogram canvas
  • A deep blue dial, playing on contrasts
  • The rose gold hands and the curved titanium seconds hand complete the ensemble with elegance. The platinum versions dare more daring combinations:

  • A meteorite dial, a rare and fascinating material
  • A black onyx dial, enhanced by a rim set with baguette diamonds
  • Two jewelry interpretations that demonstrate Louis Vuittonโ€™s unique expertise in working with ornamental stones.

    A beating manufacturing heart, between technicality and finishing

    To animate these new Escale, Louis Vuitton has logically opted for its in-house caliber LFT023. Unveiled last year on the Tambour, this automatic micro-rotor movement was developed in collaboration with the artisans of La Fabrique du Temps and Le Cercle des Horlogers.

    In terms of finish, it stands out for:

  • Bridges with uniform grainy decor
  • A micro-rotor engraved in 22-carat gold
  • A generous 50-hour power reserve
  • Some purists will regret the absence of a free balance spring, replaced here by an ETAchron regulator. A frequent choice in this price segment, which takes nothing away from the chronometric qualities of this caliber certified by the Geneva Observatory.

    Price and availability

    These new Louis Vuitton Escales will be available from June in the brand's boutiques and at certain authorized resellers. Count:

  • โ‚ฌ26,400 for the rose gold versions (ref. Q1DL20 and Q1DL30)
  • $35,500 for the Escale Platinum Mรฉtรฉorite (ref. Q1DN40)
  • $168,000 for the sumptuous Escale Platine Pavรฉe (ref. Q1DP50)
  • All are offered on a calfskin strap and a pin buckle matching the case.

    With this new Escale collection, Louis Vuitton reaffirms its ambition to establish itself as a key player in fine watchmaking. The bet seems successful as these watches accurately combine the unique identity of the house and beautiful technical and aesthetic execution. Enough to attract customers looking for an elegant and timeless timepiece, carried by the aura of a legendary brand. Looking forward to the next chapters of this great watchmaking adventure!

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