Louis Vuitton unveiled the Escale 2024, the first time-only three-hand model in the Escale family, celebrating 10 years in 2024. Prices from €39,000
Louis Vuitton is introducing the Escale 2024, the first time-only three-hand model in the Escale family, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024.
Four new models were unveiled at the launch: two in rose gold with textured dials, and the other two in platinum, further decorated with ornamental and precious stones.
The first three Escale time-only models come in a 39 mm x 8.97 mm round case, while the platinum model set with baguette-cut diamonds is slightly larger, measuring 40.5 mmx 9.30 mm.
The octagonal crown is topped with a dome, echoing the shape of a trunk rivet, and is emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton Monogram. Water resistance is ensured up to a pressure of 5 ATM (approximately 50 metres / 165 feet).
All cases are characterised by lugs that allude to the iconic trunks of the Maison, resembling the angled form and riveted exterior of the brass brackets and corners that reinforce the Louis Vuitton trunks.
The brass reinforcements are echoed on the dial, which has been completely redesigned. Angled and riveted markers in polished gold are hand applied at each quarter, holding together the central dial and outer minuterie.
The minuterie itself is punctuated with gold studs to evoke the nails of the lozine that runs along the exterior of a Louis Vuitton trunk. The reworked hands are shaped like finely tapered needles.
A brushed finish and subtle concave camber give the minuterie enhanced visual texture and readability.
Just below the 12 o’clock hour marker, under the Louis Vuitton logo, we can read PARIS, the home of the Maison.
A new dial texture, seen in the rose-gold models, directly references the finely grained surface of the Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas.
One model in platinum features a dial of meteorite, carefully selected to highlight the contrasting textures and natural mineral tones of this unique material.
The other platinum model juxtaposes the near-fluid shine of an onyx central dial with the geometric sparkle of a bezel and case set with baguette-cut diamonds, forming an ethereal halo that draws the gaze towards the inky depths of the black dial. Both models come with white-gold hands and marker.
The tip of the seconds hand on all the Escale models is shaped to follow the curve of the dial, minimising the possibility of parallax error and allowing the seconds to be read with great precision.
This precision is supported by the calibre LFT023, whose 50-hour power reserve is assured by energy-efficient solutions such as crafting the seconds hand in titanium rather than gold.
Special tools were developed to overcome the high elasticity of titanium without marking its surface, resulting in a seconds hand that is perfectly curved, which is then treated with a PVD colour process to match the gold hour and minute hands.
Operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour, this self-winding movement is equipped with a 22-carat gold micro-rotor and is certified as a chronometer by the Geneva Chronometric Observatory.
Each new Escale timepiece comes with an engraved serial number on a slim cartouche in contrasting gold, riveted to the periphery of the transparent caseback.
Paired with a calf-leather strap that draws direct inspiration from Louis Vuitton’s renowned leather craftsmanship, the new Louis Vuitton Escale time-only timepieces are priced at €29,000 in rose gold, €39,000 in platinum with a meteorite dial, and €180,000 in platinum with a diamond setting. louisvuitton.com
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