A Trio of Tambour elegance: Louis Vuitton Unveils 3 New Models

BLENDING LUXURIOUS MATERIALS WITH THE ART OF GEM-SETTING

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18th February, 2025: Louis Vuitton is making waves in the horological world with the announcement of three new Tambour models, showcasing a blend of luxurious materials and high-end gem-setting. This release follows the brand's recent focus on the revamped Tambour line, and offers a glimpse into their evolving design direction.

A Trio of Tambour Elegance

The new collection features two limited edition high-end releases in Platinum Rainbow and Yellow Gold Onyx, alongside a non-limited brown Ceramic Rose Gold model, all maintaining the 40mm diameter and 8.3mm thickness that have become synonymous with the relaunched Tambour.

Image Courtesy: La Fabrique Du Temps

Image Courtesy: La Fabrique Du Temps

Image Courtesy: La Fabrique Du Temps

Tambour Ceramic Rose Gold: A Nod to Iconic Heritage

The Tambour Ceramic Rose Gold immediately draws attention with its direct connection to Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram canvas. The brown dial, featuring a brushed finish at its center, is complemented by 18k rose gold accents on the dial, lumed hands, and integrated bracelet center links.

The bracelet's innovative design conceals visible pins, thanks to a rose gold articulated framework beneath the ceramic links. This ingenious solution addresses the challenge of creating thin, durable ceramic bracelets for everyday wear.

Platinum Rainbow: A Dazzling Display of Gems

The limited edition Tambour Platinum Rainbow lives up to its name, featuring a silver sector dial and a gradient of rainbow sapphires and rubies (2.19 cts total) adorning both the bezel and dial indices. The hands, outer indices, and gem settings are all crafted in 18k white gold, as is the platinum bracelet's triple-fold deployant buckle.

Yellow Gold Onyx: A Study in Contrast

The Tambour Yellow Gold Onyx showcases a striking onyx dial, a departure from traditional lacquered or coated dials. This model also features substantial gem-setting, with 48 saffron sapphires embellishing the dial and bezel.

Calibre LFT023.01: A Reliable Powerhouse

All three watches are powered by the Calibre LFT023.01, based on the Le Cercle des Horlogers CH200.CHSA. This micro-rotor automatic movement, running at 4Hz with a 50-hour power reserve, is compact and efficient, contributing to the Tambour's slim profile. It's the same movement found in previous Tambour iterations.

• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  Model: Tambour Platinum Rainbow, Tambour Yellow Gold Onyx, and Tambour Ceramic
  Reference Number: W1PT10, W1YG20, and W1CR10

  Diameter: 40mm
  

  Thickness: 8.3mm

  
  Case Material: Platinum set with 48 sapphires and rubies (2.19 cts); 18K yellow gold set with 48 saffron sapphires (2.22 cts); Ceramic and 18K pink gold case, ceramic bezel

  
  Dial Color: Grey dial (Platinum); Onyx dial (Yellow gold); Brown dial (Ceramic)

  
  Indexes: 18k white gold indexes set with sapphires and rubies (Platinum);

  
  Lume: On hands

  
  Water Resistance: 50m

  
  Strap/Bracelet: Platinum bracelet with 3-blade buckle in 18k white gold (Platinum); Yellow gold bracelet with 3-blade buckle (Yellow gold); Ceramic and 18K pink gold bracelet with 3-blade 18k pink gold buckle (Ceramic)

  The Movement

  Caliber: Calibre LFT023.01
  

  Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
  

  Diameter: 30.6mm
  

  Thickness: 4.2mm
  

  Power Reserve: 50 hours
  

  Winding: Automatic winding
  

  Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour
  

  Jewels: 31
  

  Chronometer Certified: Certified chronometer by the Geneva Chronometric Observatory, ISO 3159 standards; Accuracy -4/+6 seconds per day
  

  Additional Details: Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating; Sapphire caseback.

  Price: $136,000 (platinum), $118,000 (yellow gold), $68,000 (brown ceramic)

  
  Limited Edition:

  Platinum Rainbow - 50 pieces

  Yellow-Gold Onyx - 30 pieces

  Ceramic Rose Gold - Permanent collection (not limited edition)

The Platinum Rainbow and Yellow Gold Onyx are limited editions, with 50 pieces available at $136,000 and 30 pieces at $118,000, respectively. The Brown Ceramic model joins the permanent collection at $68,000.

Louis Vuitton's new Tambour models demonstrate the brand's commitment to pushing boundaries in design and materials, while maintaining a strong connection to their iconic heritage.

For further information, please visit louisvuitton.com