As we’ve seen with recent initiatives, things are moving fast at Louis Vuitton’s watch division. In addition to the classic collection, with the Tambour, Spin Time and Escale watches, the brand has demonstrated rather impressive expertise in high watchmaking, with its automata and metiers d’art models. But there’s also a strong connection with independent watchmakers, exemplified by the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, or the recent relaunch of the Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth brands. Finally, there are collaborations between Louis Vuitton and some of the most renowned independent watchmakers, a concept that started in late 2023 with the Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie. It is now time for the second chapter, this time with Finnish-born watchmaker Kari Voutilainen, as LV presents a tantalum/platinum Escale watch powered by a splendid Voutilainen movement, the LVKV-02 GMR 6.