More notably, its priced similar to the Speake-Marin Ripples, which shares the same base calibre but is hindered by a less refined execution overall and a decidedly unappealing design. Streamliner Centre Seconds and slightly more than the Bulgari Octo Finissimo. While Louis Vuitton watches often carry premium pricing simply because Louis Vuitton is the world’s biggest luxury brand, the new Tambour is fairly priced relative to the competition. The new Tambour costs about US$20,000 in steel, which is a fair proposition. This isn’t uncommon in high-end watches – it can be found in Cartier skeleton movements as well – but a custom-designed regulator would complete the movement. The movement has an Etachron regulator for the balance, perfectly serviceable but generally associated with less pricey watches. One detail, however, should have been improved. The stepped dial, for instance, is attractive and sharply executed, while the case that forgoes a movement ring shows attention to detail. In terms of details, the new Tambour is well done. The bracelet integrates well into the case, which when combined with the brushed finish, also gives it a smooth, seamless feel. The sloping sides of the case still read “LOUIS VUITTON”, but in a font that’s small enough to be concealed at a distance.īecause of its thinness, it feels entirely different from the original on the wrist. On its face it is not as recognisable as the original, but in profile it is clearly evolved from the original. So the new Tambour is everything that the original was not – svelte and restrained. The original Tambour was an appealing design, particularly when paired with complications – I am personally a big fan of some complicated Tambour models – but it felt chunky even on a smaller scale. Now 20 years old, the Tambour has been around long enough to become easily recognisable as Louis Vuitton’s trademark watch case. As a result, the once diverse and occasionally confusing offer of watches is rationalised to essentially three lines – Street Diver, the new Tambour, and complications. The new Tambour replaces all existing Tambour models, save for the high-end complications, like the automatons and minute repeaters, as well as the entry-level Street Diver. Representing the first of a new generation of Louis Vuitton movements, the LFT023 was developed by movement maker Le Cercle des Horlogers and features novel details like frosted bridges with relief borders and clear jewels. Sporting a touch of 1970s style, the new Tambour is equipped with the LFT023, an automatic movement featuring a micro-rotor. In contrast to its predecessors, the Louis Vuitton Tambour has been refined and condensed into a thin, streamlined wristwatch that’s just 8.3 mm high. Louis Vuitton has redesigned its trademark wristwatch some two decades after it was introduced. Share Facebook Linkedin Twitter Weibo Instagram
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