Louis Vuitton unveils first “Poinçon de Genève” watch
Fashion & Leather Goods
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Louis Vuitton has unveiled its Flying Tourbillon watch, its first timepiece bearing the highly prestigious “Poinçon de Genève” seal. Reserved to makers of fine watches, this distinction marks an exciting new phase for Louis Vuitton watchmaking.
Awarded by an independent institution, the “Poinçon de Genève”, or “Geneva Seal” guarantees the origin, manufacturing and quality of watches. Louis Vuitton’s Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” combines the highest degree of watchmaking quality with a radically contemporary approach. The exceptionally transparent case reveals a hypnotic skeleton tourbillon movement and ultra-precise finishing.
The timepiece was developed entirely at La Fabrique du Temps, the Louis Vuitton watch manufacture. It took 18 months to design this extraordinary timepiece