Let’s get one thing straight: This is not just a luxurious table clock. It’s a mechanical fever dream wrapped in opulence, born from a love affair between old-world craftsmanship and audacious design.
Louis Vuitton’s Montgolfière Aéro table clock won’t just tell you the exact time—it will show it off. Inspired by hot-air balloon travel, it’s equal parts art, engineering, and unapologetic excess.
Louis Vuitton – always chasing the next adventure – jumps right into fantasy with two versions of the Montgolfière Aéro. One sparkles with deep red glass sails, while the other gleams with polished wood and brass.
Both rest on miniature Louis Vuitton trunks, handcrafted like they’re about to be strapped to some 19th-century adventurer’s balloon-bound escape.
Key Takeaways:
- Adventure Meets Art: The Montgolfière Aéro channels Louis Vuitton’s wanderlust-driven heritage.
- Engineering Meets Obsession: Swiss horologists at L’Epée 1839 deliver mechanical precision.
- Collector’s Trophy: Only eight of each design exist—rarer than a quiet Parisian café.
Rooted in a Past Worth Chasing
Before Louis Vuitton became a name synonymous with luxury, he was a kid packing aristocrats’ belongings for epic journeys in the 18th century. His trunks went from simple luggage pieces to indestructible vaults built to survive storms, thieves, and shipwrecks. That scrappy spirit still drives the brand’s creations today.
Back in 1906, Vuitton created its iconic Aéro Trunk—light, watertight, and ready to fly. Designed to attach to a hot-air balloon basket, it symbolized freedom and adventure. Today, that wild ambition lives on in the Montgolfière Aéro table clock, proving you can anchor yourself in history while still reaching for the skies.
Time That Moves
The heart of the clock is a spinning Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower, waiting to be set in motion with a flick of the wrist. Below it, twin rotating discs quietly mark the hours and minutes with impeccable precision. This isn’t just timekeeping—it’s kinetic art.
Swiss master clockmaker L’Epée 1839 crafted the beating heart of this beauty. Their signature precision transforms the whimsical design into a mechanical symphony daring you to engage.
Obsession in Every Detail
The clock’s base isn’t just modeled after Louis Vuitton trunks—it is one. Every stitch, nail, and Monogram flourish has been meticulously handcrafted. This is craftsmanship that doesn’t cut corners—it simply celebrates them.
The wooden version pushes indulgence to its breaking point. Two custom-cut citrines—one a jaw-dropping 9.06-carat briolette—burn like molten fire in the balloon’s Monogram centerpiece. Diamond-studded brass rivets add unapologetic excess, making this the first Louis Vuitton trunk ever encrusted with gems.
More Than Just a Clock
Every inch of this piece has something to say. Hand-blown glass sails catch the light like shimmering wings, while the spinning Monogram Flower demands attention—it’s a bold statement on a clock that’s anything but typical.
The craftsmanship doesn’t stop there. Its custom trunk, forged in the historic Asnières workshop, is a work of art on its own—ready to house the clock or stand proudly as a collectible centerpiece.
Luxury for the Bold
This Louis Vuitton Montgolfière Aéro Clock is not just something you buy—it’s something you conquer. Limited to only eight pieces per style, the Montgolfière Aéro defies gravity and expectations, and that’s in terms of pricing too.
The glass-sailed version costs $61,500, while the citrine-studded wooden edition is a jaw-dropping $700,000. But for collectors, we’re sure this is more than an exclusive timepiece—it’s history captured in motion, a masterpiece shaped by mechanical precision and artistic vision.
In a world obsessed with disposable trends, the Montgolfière Aéro roars back with something timeless, defiant, and utterly unforgettable. Time doesn’t just pass—it takes flight.
