ouis Vuitton’s first automatic time-only skeleton movement, the LV60 calibre was designed and developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton and manufactured in collaboration with Neuchâtel-based workshop Le Cercle des Horlogers. All of the bridges and plates have been artfully trimmed to the minimum required for structural integrity, a process of reduction carried out with aesthetics in mind.

The LV-shaped bridges are characterised by geometric lines and distinctive linearity, while incorporating several flourishes, like the rotor bridge that features a discreet Louis Vuitton Monogram. Another outstanding detail is the barrel ratchet wheel that has been boldly open-worked to spell “Louis Vuitton”.

The Voyager Skeleton makes its debut in platinum, a rare and valuable alloy that is 95% pure – hence the “Pt 950” hallmark on the case back. The mirror-polished surfaces flow from the lugs to the sides of the case, terminating in matte, brushed planes at three and nine o’clock that step upwards to the brushed ring surrounding the dial and downwards to the flanks of the case.

Such careful attention to detail ensures that the face of the watch is perfectly coherent in its near-monochromatic aesthetic created by the rhodium-plated components of the movement. The mechanical components are framed by a deep blue ring for the minutes, which is complemented by a pair of blue hands for maximum legibility.

The LV60 movement is more than just a stylistic exercise. The LV-shaped bridges demand far more extensive decoration than conventional full bridges. Decorated with a fine linear graining on their upper surfaces and chamfered along their edges, the bridges are sandblasted on their undersides, resulting in a flawless mechanical landscape from any perspective.

Juxtaposed with the mechanical refinement of the LV60 calibre is the graceful simplicity of the Voyager watch case. First unveiled in 2016, the Voyager case is exclusive to Louis Vuitton’s haute horlogerie creations. With its elegant and unique form creating an instantly recognisable silhouette, the Voyager is neither circle nor square, but unquestionably Louis Vuitton. The Voyager Skeleton is available in an exclusive 150-piece limited edition.

Price: €48,000

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