Louis Vuitton Is Auctioning a One-of-a-Kind Football-Shaped Clock for UNICEF

Louis Vuitton has unveiled a truly singular time object, one that sits at the intersection of haute horology, sporting heritage and philanthropy.

The French maison is set to auction a one-off football-shaped clock, created to raise funds for UNICEF. Inspired by the iconic monogrammed football Louis Vuitton designed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, the piece reimagines a familiar sporting symbol through the lens of exceptional craftsmanship and mechanical artistry.

Perfectly spherical in form, the clock mirrors the traditional hexagonal and pentagonal panels of a football, yet these are no ordinary surfaces. Each panel is entirely transparent, revealing the intricate inner mechanics within. The result is both architectural and mesmerising, allowing the movement itself to become part of the design language.

At its heart is a manual-winding mechanical movement developed in collaboration with historic Swiss clockmaker L’Epée 1839. Known for its centuries-old expertise in fine time objects, the maison brings technical gravitas to the piece. Skeletonised and sculptural, the movement features two golden rotating cylinders alongside diamond-set facets, transforming timekeeping into a visual spectacle. Every component has been painstakingly hand-assembled, a testament to the shared savoir-faire of two heritage houses.

As with any Louis Vuitton time object of this calibre, presentation is everything. The clock is housed in a bespoke trunk, inspired by the maison’s legendary trophy trunks created for the world’s most prestigious sporting events, from the FIFA World Cup and Formula 1 to the NBA Finals and America’s Cup. Handmade at Louis Vuitton’s historic Asnières atelier near Paris, the trunk combines classic brown-and-beige monogram canvas with gold hardware, and represents hundreds of hours of artisanal work.

While the auction date has yet to be announced, Louis Vuitton has confirmed that all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF, reinforcing a partnership that has been ongoing since 2016. Over the past decade, the house has consistently supported the charity’s work for vulnerable children affected by conflict, crisis and displacement. Each year, this commitment has been marked through the release of a Silver Lockit piece, with 2026 seeing the launch of a limited-edition yellow-gold pendant celebrating ten years of collaboration.

Rare, symbolic and purpose-driven, the football-shaped clock is more than a collector’s object, it is a statement of how craftsmanship and conscience can coexist at the very highest level of luxury.