Louis Vuitton Brand
Louis Vuitton Escale: A Journey Through Ornamental Stones
Luxferity, 19.11.2025
A Celebration of Nature, Craft, and Horological Savoir-Faire
Louis Vuitton elevates the rare art of ornamental stonework to unprecedented heights with two new limited-edition Escale timepieces, each produced in just 30 pieces worldwide. Showcasing dials and monolithic mid-cases fashioned from turquoise and malachite, the collection stands as a tribute not only to the Maison’s richly layered legacy but also to the timeless beauty found in nature’s most captivating treasures.
Encased within platinum and animated by the Geneva-certified Caliber LFT023, the new Escale creations reaffirm the House’s dedication to fine craftsmanship, technical innovation, and aesthetic audacity.
Photon Sphere
A Voyage in Colour: The Art of Travel Reimagined
From its inception, the Escale has embodied the Maison’s legendary “Art of Travel.” The sculptural case, inspired by Louis Vuitton’s historic trunks, invites discovery—echoing voyages that trace distant landscapes, shifting light, and the textures of the natural world.
In this new chapter, that philosophy meets mineral poetry.
Turquoise, with its meandering dark veins reminiscent of ancient river tributaries, and malachite, defined by its hypnotic bands of deep green, are more than materials—they are geological narratives captured in time.
Artistic Director Matthieu Hegi of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton turned to the dress watches of the late 20th century for inspiration—an era in which ornamental stone dials became icons of horological artistry. “Each stone is unique,” he explains. “The reflections, the veining, the internal architecture—it is nature’s own creation. What we do is bring that beauty into focus.”
Mastery in Motion: Rewriting the Rules of Stone Case-Making
Transforming fragile minerals into three-dimensional, wearable architecture demands profound savoir-faire. Before even the first prototype could be envisioned, artisans at La Fabrique des Boîtiers were challenged to reimagine the entire Escale case construction.
Stone’s non-homogeneous structure means every fragment behaves differently. Cutting, milling, shaping, and polishing require an artisan’s real-time intuition—responding instantaneously to inclusions, natural fissures, and minute variations inherited from millennia underground.
Glacier Blue
The creation of each watch becomes a journey of revelation:
• Selection: Turquoise chosen for its balanced blue hue and elegant veining; malachite for its dark-green tonality and clean horizontal banding.
• Engineering: All-new interior geometries were developed to support a structural stone mid-case—a world first for Louis Vuitton.
• Precision machining: Tolerances narrowed to fractions of a millimeter for attachment points, lugs, crown interfaces, and dial seating.
• Hand polishing: The final transformation, revealing vivid colour and lustrous texture hidden beneath the matte surface.
To conclude the process, dial and case are matched individually, ensuring harmony between pattern, banding orientation, and chromatic nuance—down to placing the most striking turquoise veining on the left side of the case so as not to be obscured by the strap.
This meticulous orchestration transforms each Escale into a singular object of art, where technical mastery meets nature’s unpredictability.
Exploring Texture: Saffiano Leather and Platinum Details
Texture plays a starring role throughout the Escale narrative.
For the first time, the model is paired with Saffiano calf leather, chosen for its fine grain, durability, and refined sheen:
• Turquoise model: Arroyo Grey strap, subtle and elevated.
• Malachite model: Rainforest Green strap, echoing the lush mineral hue.
Tone-on-tone stitching adds discretion, while the platinum pin buckle underscores the Maison’s signature purity of materials.
The caseback reveals the chronometer-certified LFT023—a study of modern precision and decorative restraint. Its 22K rose-gold micro-rotor, sand-blasted surfaces, polished chamfers, and transparent jewels reinforce the theme of contrasts and tactile sophistication.
A saffron-toned sapphire on the reverse—a nod to Louis Vuitton tradition—quietly signifies the use of platinum.
Rattrapante R.U.R.
Specifications at a Glance
- Louis Vuitton Escale – Platinum & Malachite (W3PTC1)
• 40mm platinum case with malachite mid-case
• Malachite dial; 18k white gold hands and indexes
• Chronometer-certified LFT023 movement, 50-hour power reserve
• Rainforest green Saffiano strap
• Limited edition of 30 pieces
- Louis Vuitton Escale – Platinum & Turquoise (W3PTB1)
• 40mm platinum case with turquoise mid-case
• Turquoise dial; 18k white gold hands and indexes
• Chronometer-certified LFT023 movement, 50-hour power reserve
• Arroyo grey Saffiano strap
• Limited edition of 30 pieces
Plissé - Ivory
A Testament to Beauty, Heritage, and Discovery
The new Louis Vuitton Escale timepieces illuminate the Maison’s dual devotion to artistic dare and uncompromising craftsmanship. More than watches, they are invitations—each piece a key to unlocking wonder, urging us to travel with our senses awakened.
With an Escale on the wrist, every moment becomes a discovery.
Purple Storm
