Louis Vuitton Unveils Limited-Edition Escale Platinum Watch
Louis Vuitton’s Escale Platinum Guilloché and Grand Feu Enamel Dial watch redefines timekeeping, merging storied artisanal techniques with contemporary luxury. This limited-edition masterpiece—restricted to just 50 pieces—celebrates the maison’s heritage while exemplifying the peak of horological innovation
A Tribute to Legacy: Design Meets Precision
Inspired by Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks, the Escale Platinum is a sophisticated nod to timeless craftsmanship. The platinum case, measuring 39 mm in diameter and featuring riveted lugs reminiscent of the maison’s heritage, anchors this horological treasure. At the heart of the watch lies its hypnotic dial, which starts as a solid gold disc. This blank canvas is painstakingly engraved on a hand-operated rose engine to create a mesmerizing radial guilloché pattern, an art form unchanged since the 18th century.
The guilloché base serves as the stage for the grand feu enamel—an intricate process where powdered glass pigments are delicately mixed and painted onto the dial’s recessed center. Known as champlevé, this technique imbues the watch face with its signature translucent brilliance, revealing the intricate patterns beneath.
A Symphony of Details
Each component of the Escale Platinum is a testament to Louis Vuitton’s dedication to perfection. The hour markers, made from 18-carat white gold, are riveted into the enamel dial using a groundbreaking laser technique—a rare feat in watchmaking due to the fragility of enamel. The lance-shaped hour and minute hands are also crafted from 18-carat white gold, while the titanium seconds hand is engineered for optimal performance.
Encased in platinum and boasting a sapphire crystal display back, the Escale is as much about external allure as it is about internal brilliance. The LFT023 chronometer-certified movement, visible through the open case-back, ensures precision, with a 50-hour power reserve and 22-carat rose gold micro-rotor.
Where Tradition Meets Innovation
The dial’s reverse side features counter enamel to prevent deformation during the high-temperature firing process. Engraved with “Guilloché Main, Émail Grand Feu,” it is a discreet ode to the artisans whose expertise brings the piece to life. The combination of hand-applied craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, such as precision laser drilling, underscores Louis Vuitton’s seamless blend of tradition and innovation.
A Watch for the Discerning Collector
With only 50 pieces available, the Louis Vuitton Escale Platinum Guilloché and Grand Feu Enamel Dial is a true collector’s item. The exclusivity is marked by an engraved rose gold plaque on the case-back, identifying each piece within this coveted series. The watch is completed with a luxurious blue calf leather strap and platinum pin buckle, ensuring the perfect fusion of comfort and style.