Horological Meandering

Louis Vuitton x De Bethune “LVDB-03 Louis Varius Project”

 

Louis Vuitton has embarked on a series of exclusive timepieces with renowned independent watchmakers.

At the center of the dial, De Bethune’s hallmark Starry Sky features hand-applied white gold pins and gold leaf tracing Louis Vuitton's logo as a constellation.



The DB2507LV movement features:Two bespoke Louis Vuitton trunks were crafted by the Maison’s master artisans in Asnières: Anchored to a titanium base adorned with a marquetry of polished flame-blued meteorite, the clock is secured in its fixed cradle by a tilt-lock system. 



It can be set in multiple orientations echoing the adjustable presentation of historical marine chronometers and offering versatility in display.



The docking interface — the key to the Sympathique function conceived to automatically wind the watch when placed within its cradle — is discreetly concealed beneath a domed, engraved cover on the upper tier of the clock. Using a traditional burin and chisel, master engraver Michèle Rothen sculpted François Schuiten's drawings by hand.





Crafted in rose gold, the dome is adorned with the constellation of Hercules, a reference to the astrological sign of Louis Vuitton.






credit: Louis Vuitton, De Bethune & A Blog To Watch