Louis Vuitton has unveiled a singular mechanical clock created in partnership with UNICEF and legendary Swiss clockmaker L’Épée 1839. Think elegant Fabergé egg, that keeps time.

A close-up of a luxurious gold and crystal globe clock being held by a gloved hand, showcasing intricate details and numbers for time display.

Shaped like a translucent soccer ball, the piece blends luxury craftsmanship with sculptural design—and will be auctioned to benefit UNICEF programs around the world.

Close-up of a hand opening a gold clasp on a brown Louis Vuitton trunk with a monogram pattern.

Inspired by the Monogram soccer ball first introduced by Louis Vuitton during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the clock features a transparent outer shell that reveals its intricate inner mechanics.

A close-up of a unique, spherical timepiece being held by two gloved hands, showcasing its intricate design with gold elements and visible numerals.

Rotating cylinders display the time, while black and white diamonds embedded throughout the structure give the object a subtle sparkle.

A modern design desk clock featuring a spherical shape with golden and silver accents, showcasing hexagonal patterns and clear numbers for time display.

More sculpture than traditional timepiece, the clock feels suspended in motion.

Every angle exposes a different layer of the movement inside, highlighting the precision engineering behind the build.

A decorative gold-and-silver globe with numbers arranged in a dodecahedron shape, featuring the logo 'Paris Louis Vuitton' at the top.

The piece arrives in a custom Louis Vuitton trunk handcrafted at the Maison’s historic Asnières workshop near Paris.

Like the clock itself, the case leans heavily into Louis Vuitton’s heritage of travel objects and collectible craftsmanship.

Close-up of an intricate luxury clock mechanism featuring gold components, with visible numbers 05, 10, and 15 on the dials, emphasizing fine craftsmanship and detailed engineering.

Only one exists. Sotheby’s will auction the piece this June, with proceeds supporting UNICEF’s humanitarian efforts worldwide.

It’s a fitting collaboration: part horology, part art object, and entirely built around the idea that design can do more than simply look beautiful.


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