Louis Vuitton Gold watches that enhance your time, suitable for any wrist and in any environment

2023.12.13

Among the new releases announced in 2023, Louis Vuitton's new Tambour bag has attracted a lot of attention. A new variation has been released, this time in 18K gold. The bright, warm gold will add a touch of elegance to your everyday life.

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The 18K rose gold case model is paired with a brown dial, a color symbolic of the brand and the Tambour collection. While the color scheme is cohesive, the dial is divided into multiple parts, with a satin finish in the center and a sandblasted outer periphery, giving it a three-dimensional look. Automatic winding (Cal. LFT023). 31 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 50 hours. 18KRG (diameter 40mm, thickness 8.3mm). Water resistant to 50m. Price: 7,381,000 yen (tax included).
Text by Tsubasa Nojima
Edited by Yukiya Suzuki (Chronos-Japan)
[Article published in the July 2024 issue of Kronos Japan]


Louis Vuitton Tambour in gold

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This 18K yellow gold case model has a bright and clean impression. Though the case is thin, its form is drum-shaped, a common feature of the collection. It incorporates the grammar of luxury sports watches without compromising the iconic design. Automatic winding (Cal. LFT023). 31 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve of approximately 50 hours. 18K yellow gold case (diameter 40mm, thickness 8.3mm). Water resistant to 50m. Price: 7,381,000 yen (tax included).

 The new Tambour, announced in July 2023, clearly has a package that is reminiscent of a luxury sports watch. Its slim, easy-to-handle exterior and the movement that makes it possible have elevated the Tambour into an even better everyday watch.

 Tambour was Louis Vuitton's first full-fledged watch collection, released in 2002. Today, the brand's lineup is rich, encompassing not only simple three-hand models, but also chronographs, world timers, and diver's watches, as well as complications such as tourbillons, automata, and minute repeaters, and even connected watches.

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The watch features a gray dial and a two-tone stainless steel and rose gold exterior, giving the slim case a three-dimensional look. The movement is a micro-rotor automatic made by the Geneva watchmaking atelier, La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. The bridges, which combine straight and curved lines, are sandblasted and beveled, and the circular graining can be seen beneath the 22K rose gold rotor. The perforated jewels are transparent sapphires. Automatic movement (Cal. LFT023). 31 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 50 hours. 18K gold and stainless steel case (40mm diameter, 8.3mm thick). Water resistant to 50m. Price: 3,762,000 yen (tax included).

 Considering its depth, it seems only natural that the new Tambour has already added a gold model. The newly announced lineup of three models using gold material includes two models with gold cases and one model with a stainless steel and gold combination case. What is particularly noteworthy is the intriguing coloring.

 The 18K rose gold case model features a brown dial, giving the watch a warm overall impression. The unified color scheme enhances the sense of continuity of the case with integrated bracelet.

 The 18K yellow gold case is paired with a white dial. Yellow gold is often brighter and more flashy than other gold materials such as rose gold. However, this model makes extensive use of satin finishes on the exterior, resulting in a calm and elegant design. The crisp, pure white dial gives a clean impression, making this a model that makes the dream of wearing a solid gold watch on a daily basis a reality.

Louis Vuitton was born in France. Its history began with the manufacture of travel luggage. This piece comes with a high-quality box reminiscent of a suitcase. It can be used as a small accessory case or to display a watch. This luxurious bonus makes full use of the brand's strengths as a brand that does not specialize in watches.



Contact info: Louis Vuitton Client Service Tel. 0120-00-1854


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