It only remains to undergo a final stage which, paradoxically, involves cutting-edge technology. The four hour markers located at each quarter hour are riveted one by one. This method is particularly rare in watchmaking given the near impossibility of making perforations in the enamel to insert rivets.
Like glass, this material is, in fact, too delicate to be drilled. Also, Louis Vuitton craftsmen use a high-precision laser to cut 12 holes in the enamel disc – three per index. Thanks to this technology, the dial combines riveted hour markers and grand feu enamel, an exceptional feat in a sector where printed markings are traditionally required.
Just as precious as the enamel dial, the baton hour markers are crafted from solid 18-carat white gold, like the spear hour and minute hands. The second hand, on the other hand, is made of ultra-light titanium, its rapid and continuous rotation requiring more energy from the mainspring.
As for the 39 mm case, water-resistant to 50 meters, it is entirely made of platinum right down to its signature rivet-like horns, in reference to the angles enhancing the trunks of the Parisian house.
The sapphire crystal back reveals the caliber LFT023, a movement of 147 components certified chronometer by the Geneva Observatory displaying a precision of -4/+6 seconds per day. This manufacture caliber was developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Le Cercle des Horlogers. Its power reserve is 50 hours.
“Last but not least”, a rose gold plaque attached to the caseback is engraved with the words “1 of 50”. This watch is worn on a blue calfskin strap with a platinum pin buckle. Nothing stops you from opting for a beautiful alligator…
