- Louis Vuitton built a table clock shaped like a 1920s delivery van.
- Its body is gold plated and covered with nearly 1,700 diamonds.
- A manual wind mechanism runs for eight days on a single wind.
While watches inspired by car culture usually live on the wrist, Louis Vuitton has taken a rather curious detour. Its latest creation is meant for the desk. The French fashion house has introduced the “Camionnette,” a high-concept mechanical table clock modeled after 1920s delivery vans.
The timepiece was developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Swiss clockmaker L’Epée 1839. While the design isn’t tied to a specific model, it strongly resembles the Citroen B10 vans of that era. These vehicles once ferried Louis Vuitton’s leather trunks to clients across France, doubling as rolling advertisements.
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All that sounds fine and dandy, until you get to the price. The “Edition Limitee” will run you a staggering €650,000 (that’s $766,500 or £542,000, if you’re curious), and that’s for one of just 15 in existence.
What’s It Made Of, Gold?
So why does a desk clock cost more than a brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto? Well, it mostly comes down to the materials and craftsmanship, though we all know the prestigious name on the side plays a big part too. I mean, just look at the prices of LV’s bags.
In this case, the Camionnette Edition Limitee features a gold-plated metal body, painstakingly adorned by hand with 1,695 diamonds totaling 41.44 carats.
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Diamonds cover the polished grille, headlights, and roof edges, with red and orange sapphires standing in for taillights. Still, the centerpiece of the 7 kg (15.4 lbs) model is a 0.51-carat LV Monogram diamond perched right on the radiator.
Beneath the hood, two rotating cylinders display the time in hours and minutes. In the cabin, a ticking balance wheel reveals the mechanical heart: the manual-wind Calibre MV.7417/101, offering an eight-day power reserve. To keep the clock running, the owner must wind it manually using a gold-plated steel key.
This tool is styled after the old-school hand cranks used to fire up vintage engines and is housed in a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk tucked neatly in the bed of the truck. As expected, the tiny case is made from authentic Monogram canvas, wood, and brass, staying true to the brand’s travel heritage.
If $767K Feels a Bit Much
For those whose budget doesn’t stretch into supercar territory for a table clock, there’s also a standard edition of the Camionnette available for considerably less, though we’re pretty sure you’ll balk at the price.
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This version keeps the same mechanical setup and design spirit, priced at a still-hefty but comparatively modest €68,000 ($80,200). Rather than precious metals and stones, it features a lightweight aluminum and steel body finished in a saffron and blue color scheme that nods to Louis Vuitton’s historic palette.
So, would you rather have a miniature truck that quietly ticks away on your desk, or spend the same money on a high-end watch and car combo?
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