To celebrate ten years of partnership with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton has created an extraordinary object that combines fine watchmaking, craftsmanship, and philanthropy. The Unity Time Object Clock was unveiled just ahead of the FIFA World Cup in North America, drawing inspiration from the iconic geometry of a soccer ball while showcasing the technical expertise of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton and Swiss clockmaker L’Épée 1839.
The clock features a manually wound movement with an impressive eight-day power reserve, activated using a gold-colored steel key. Rather than relying on traditional hands, time is displayed through two rotating cylinders. The hours are indicated by 144 white diamonds, while the minutes are marked with 120 treated black diamonds, creating a dynamic display that changes as the cylinders turn.
Its openworked steel structure echoes the familiar pattern of interlocking pentagons and hexagons found on a soccer ball. At the same time, the design incorporates details borrowed from Louis Vuitton’s historic trunks, including signature gold-toned brackets, studs, and corner protectors that secure the movement within the framework.
Measuring approximately six inches in diameter, the clock is about half the size of a standard soccer ball, giving it a compact yet highly sculptural presence. It is presented in a trophy-inspired trunk handcrafted at Louis Vuitton’s renowned Asnières atelier, where some of the house’s most exclusive creations have been produced for more than a century.
More than a collector’s item, the Unity Time Object Clock represents a charitable initiative. Only a single example has been created, and the full proceeds from its sale will be donated to UNICEF, transforming this unique mechanical artwork into a meaningful contribution to the organization’s global efforts.
