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:
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:
The rose gold hands and the curved titanium seconds hand complete the ensemble with elegance. The platinum versions dare more daring combinations:
Two jewelry interpretations that demonstrate Louis Vuittonโs 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:
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:
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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