Louis Vuitton’s passion for travel takes flight with the Montgolfière Aéro clock a remarkable horological object ..
The Louis Vuitton Montgolfière Aéro is an extraordinary horological masterpiece that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury. Inspired by the golden age of travel this clock represents a new chapter in Louis Vuitton‘s history, demonstrating Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking expertise.
The stunning hot air balloon is available in two variants; a traditional red and transparent glass version that plays with light and a cooper alloy and wood version decorated with 1,420 round diamonds totalling around 55.8 carats and a briolette-cut citrine of 9.06 carats, and a square-cut citrine for 0.42 carats.
At the heart of balloon rests a prominent Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower, used as a pointer to signify the time. Driven by a L’Epée 1855 LR Calibre mechanical movement with manual winding it comprises of 207 components offering an impressive eight days of power reserve.
The miniature Louis Vuitton trunk, crafted using centuries-old trunkmaking techniques is one of the smallest ever created by the Maison it houses the clock’s winding mechanism and can be displayed either as a table clock or suspended from the ceiling.
Limited to just eight pieces per version with the brass and red hot air balloon retailing for £49,000 while the diamond-studded piece is price on application.
