Louis Moinet Around the World in 8 Days Collection
This exclusive set is presented in a leather-covered trunk, complete with a historical map from 1786, offering a luxurious and imaginative horological journey around the globe. Share
Louis Moinet, established in 2004, has consistently demonstrated creativity in its horological designs, inspired by both space-age exploration and the adventurous tales of Jules Verne. The brand has captivated watch enthusiasts with its evocative and artfully crafted timepieces, often inspiring a desire for exploration. Most recently, Louis Moinet has introduced a captivating “travel package” concept that guides enthusiasts on a global tour to eight cities integral to the brand and its founder, Jean-Marie Schaller.
This collection is presented in a leather-covered wooden trunk, embellished with a fleur-de-lys monogram, and includes an original old world map from 1786, the birth year of Louis Moinet. The set consists of eight distinct timepieces, each encased in red gold with titanium inner cases.
Every watch in the collection features a tourbillon at 6 o’clock, mirroring the Earth’s rotation, and is distinguished by faceted, skeletonized hour and minute hands with luminous tips. These hands are positioned on exquisite dials crafted by GVA Cadrans, specially commissioned by Louis Moinet to create eight unique city-themed dials, inviting owners to embark on a visual world tour from Paris to New York.
The Louis Moinet collection starts with Paris, where the dial features a hand-engraved depiction of the Eiffel Tower, crafted from an actual fragment of the original iron that has supported this iconic landmark for over a century. Surrounding this miniature masterpiece is a meticulously hand-painted map of Paris. This map consists of 81 interlocking pieces, forming a complex jigsaw puzzle that serves as the backdrop for the Eiffel Tower, combining intricate craftsmanship with historical significance.
In Abu Dhabi’s representation, the dial showcases the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, rendered in exquisite detail through miniature hand-painting. This delicate artwork is set against a base of rock crystal, which adds depth and clarity, mirroring the serene skies of Abu Dhabi. The scene is completed with a crescent moon painted above, enhancing the celestial feel and cultural reverence of the dial.
The dial for Bangkok captures the vibrant essence of the city’s famous floating markets and intricate network of waterways. It features a blue background that hosts a circular labyrinth design, symbolizing the city’s complex system of canals. This is complemented by depictions of traditional boats laden with colourful goods, navigating through water lilies, which adds a dynamic and colourful element to the dial.
Kuala Lumpur’s dial pays homage to its status as a hub of innovation and technology. It features the Petronas Towers, expertly crafted from silver and prominently displayed against a background of a silicon dial engraved with patterns resembling microelectronic circuits. This backdrop reflects the city’s modernity and technological advancement, creating a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of lights and reflections that capture the essence of a rapidly growing tech city.
Singapore’s dial is vibrantly brought to life with straw marquetry, reflecting the city’s lively and colourful spirit. The backdrop features representations of the Marina Bay Sands complex, the distinctive Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel, and the Merlion, the city’s mythical mascot. Each landmark is intricately depicted against the straw art, making the dial a lively and artistic representation of Singapore’s urban landscape.
The Tokyo dial centres on a metallic paper origami crane, a revered symbol of longevity and happiness in Japanese culture. This crane is set against a background of aventurine, mimicking a starry night sky that beautifully frames hand-painted scenes of Mount Fuji and delicate cherry blossoms.
San Francisco’s dial features a base of a silicon wafer etched with microelectronic circuits, nodding to the city’s pivotal role in the tech industry through Silicon Valley. Over this high-tech backdrop stands a sculpted representation of the Golden Gate Bridge, meticulously hand-painted and presented in relief, symbolizing the city’s iconic and enduring landmark.
New York’s dial is uniquely modern, utilizing a sapphire crystal substrate coated in black paint to portray the city’s famous skyline. A holographic film behind the substrate creates an illusion of skyscraper windows lighting up in various colours from different angles, adding a dynamic visual effect. The Statue of Liberty is engraved and hand-painted on the left side of the dial, standing as a majestic symbol of freedom and as a beacon welcoming all to the city.
These timepieces are all water-resistant to 30 meters and are powered by a manually wound flying tourbillon movement that operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of 96 hours, symbolically sustaining half the duration of the eight-day journey. The set is priced upon request, reflecting its exclusivity and the intricate craftsmanship of each watch.
