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