Voutilainen/Louis Vuitton

Original painting size: 78 x 115 cm

The Louis Vuitton x Kari Voutilainen LVKV-02 GMR 6 is an exclusive, highly complex mechanical watch, part of a limited edition of only five pieces, that was fully sold upon its launch in March 2025. The watch features a manual-winding GMT movement with a retrograde power reserve indicator and day/night function, cased in a combination of tantalum and platinum.

 

Key Features and Expert Opinions

• Exceptional Craftsmanship: The GMR 6 caliber movement was designed, hand-crafted, and assembled in Kari Voutilainen’s workshop, featuring traditional finishes like artisanal “Côtes de Genève” and perlage. The dial combines multiple artisanal techniques including hand-guilloché on a gold base and miniature painting.
• Travel-Oriented Functionality: The watch is a tribute to Louis Vuitton’s legacy as a trunk maker for travelers. It includes a second time zone (GMT) display at 6 o’clock with a 24-hour day/night indicator, and a retrograde power reserve at 12 o’clock. The central hour hand can be easily adjusted to the local time with the press of the crown.
• Unique Case Materials: The watch utilizes a bi-metal case construction, with the central case made of tantalum and the bezel, caseback, lugs, and crown in 950 platinum.
• A Work of Art: Reviewers on sources like Deployant have called the watch an “absolutely captivating novelty” and a blend of DNA from both houses, resulting in a “magnificent watch”. SJX Watches praises the quality of make across all components, noting the top-class Voutilainen movement and the tantalum-and-platinum case made in Louis Vuitton’s Geneva facility.
• Limited edition watch only 5 pieces