Louis Vuitton’s Grand Voyage

Lara Mansour   |   14-09-2016

Around The World in 24 Hours

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The Voyager GMT features a distinctive case with a shape that has never been seen on a Louis Vuitton timepiece. Midway between a circle and a square, it is a result of the constant quest for creativity that has been the founding spirit behind La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Its reduced thickness, compact diameter and optimal wearability make it a functional watch for everyday use, and its GMT complication means it is perfect for travellers.

The Voyager GMT’s dial was conceived based on the letter V, the signature originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton. As the House’s great innovator, he made it his personal emblem. This dynamic letter is at once an initial, a signature, an arrow and a watch hand. It indicates 12 o’clock and forms the steel bridge that supports its dial. With a satin finish along its entire length, and polished edges, it contrasts with the sunny dial and polished case. Its tip serves as an indicator for the GMT, the complication which gave its name to this model.

The Voyager GMT is available in a range of bracelets, each of which are exceptional in terms of both comfort and finish. As a trunk maker and leather goods specialist with vast ancestral expertise in working with leather, Louis Vuitton uses the House’s Taurillon leather for this watch. It is slightly grained and extraordinarily supple. Alternatively, the Voyager GMT may be worn with a steel bracelet that has been crafted specifically for the occasion. Its links are an alternating series of polished and satin finishes, a testament to the House’s singular commitment to quality.

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