The 2024 Louis Vuitton High Watchmaking Novelties Set A New Standard

Last week, major news came out of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton as the Maison revealed the 2024 High Watchmaking Novelties. With seven new timepieces making their debut, one common theme is woven throughout the collection: the art of watchmaking. From the exquisite range of Métiers d’art on the dials and new techniques to artist collaborations, the artistry of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton has set a new precedent in the horological world.

Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève Sapphire Frank Gehry

Louis Vuitton has always been a major proponent of the arts, so it comes as no surprise that La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton and the renowned architect Frank Gehry furthered their longstanding collaboration with this timepiece. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and the Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul—two of Gehry’s most celebrated works—this timepiece stands as a testament to unparalleled architectural beauty. Crafted with complete transparency, the watch offers a clear view of the sophisticated flying tourbillon movement, meticulously produced and assembled by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, and distinguished by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève seal.

Louis Vuitton Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Echoing the same dedication to the arts as the Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève Sapphire Frank Gehry, the new trilogy of Louis Vuitton Escale watches chart the brand’s voyage through artisan craftsmanship, with each piece serving as a horological work of art on the dial. This trio of limited-edition timepieces —Dragon’s Cloud, Koï’s Garden, and Snake’s Jungle — draws inspiration from Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s private collections of rare objects that included antique tsubas (highly decorated Japanese katana sword guards), which heavily influenced the design of the Louis Vuitton Escale Cabinet of Wonders.

Louis Vuitton Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping hours Sakura and Astronaut

Taking inspiration from the Vivienne, a design motif created in 2017 derived from the signature Monogram Flower, the two new jumping hour watches — Skaura Vivienne and Astronaut Vivienne — are a testament to the Maison’s skill in combining the inventive jumping hour mechanism with the intricate art of advanced watchmaking. The Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours Astronaut is equipped with the LV 180 Caliber, an automatic mechanical movement with a unique double aperture jumping hour complication, meticulously developed and assembled by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Encased in 18K white gold adorned with brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, this exquisite timepiece boasts an aventurine dial complemented by a blue Taurillon leather strap.

Voyager Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” Plique-à-jour

Perhaps the more futuristic of all of the novelties, the Voyager Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” Plique-à-jour transforms into a contemporary stained-glass masterpiece, showcasing the flawless flying tourbillon movement crafted at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, adorned with the esteemed Poinçon de Genève seal. And as Louis Vuitton often does, in order to create something modern, they look back. Louis Vuitton revives the intricate plique-à-jour technique, a method without backing that dates back to Byzantine artisans, choosing the exceptionally difficult Western “percé” method for its Voyager watch dial, transforming it into a miniature, modern stained-glass artwork through meticulous enamel application. The result is a technical marvel that offers unparalleled clarity and luminosity, featuring a white gold dial adorned with interlocking Vs and a captivating gradient of blues, showcasing a fresh and luminous reinterpretation of this ancient craft.