{"id":18299,"date":"2025-02-20T16:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/?p=18299"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T09:34:48","slug":"tambour-in-full-swing-at-louis-vuitton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/tambour-in-full-swing-at-louis-vuitton\/","title":{"rendered":"Tambour in Full Swing at Louis Vuitton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The New Tambour High End Platinium Rainbow<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The use of high-tech and precious materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The conductor of the Louis Vuitton Maison, the Tambour collection makes a big splash with the arrival of a striking watchmaking ensemble, composed of three timepieces, each excelling in its own field of expertise. With the Tambour High End Platinum Rainbow, Louis Vuitton continues to explore gem-setting, an art and craft the brand has already demonstrated mastery of through previous watch creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The brilliance of platinum enhances the rainbow of colors created by the precious stones.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the first time machined for a Tambour model, platinum adorns this new reference, highlighting the brilliance of its silvery-white brushed finish and enhancing the sparkle of the precious stones. Sourced from Sri Lanka and Mozambique, the 48 baguette-cut corundums\u2014comprising rubies and sapphires in green, blue, violet, pink, fuchsia, orange, and yellow\u2014are perfectly arranged on the bezel in a delicate rainbow gradient. This multicolored spectrum resonates on the eleven 18-carat white gold hour markers, set with sapphires and rubies, against the silver opaline dial. The dial also features an azured small seconds counter at 6 o\u2019clock and luminescent white gold hands. Limited to just fifty pieces, this timepiece is made even more exclusive by a transparent case back, inlaid with a 1.6 mm saffron-hued sapphire, visible only to its owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rainbow glows with 59 baguette-cut corundums sourced from Sri Lanka and Mozambique\u2014including rubies and sapphires in green, blue, violet, pink, fuchsia, orange, and yellow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like a perfect harmony, the saffron-colored sapphire takes center stage in the second iteration of the collection: the Tambour Yellow Gold Onyx. With its warm and slightly orange hues, this gem is seamlessly integrated into the bezel and the hour markers on the dial, which itself is crafted from onyx\u2014offering a stunning representation of Louis Vuitton’s mastery of the lapidary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour Yellow Gold Onyx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Creating an evident harmony with the warmth of yellow gold, it is crafted from numerous pieces of Brazilian onyx, meticulously inserted into different parts of the dial: twelve elements fit into the bezel, one for the center, and another for the hour ring. A millimeter-precise orchestration, representing a true challenge for lapidary artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Art of Lapidary and Setting by Louis Vuitton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To end on a high-tech note, Louis Vuitton has ventured into ceramic machining with the new Tambour Ceramic. A rather successful experiment, as the result reveals a beautiful brown ceramic. In a word: sublime. Combined with rose gold, this hard-to-achieve shade evokes the color palette of the brand’s iconic trunks. Monochromatic, the layered dial especially deserves attention with its elevated levels, each enhanced by multiple layers of brown lacquer, each finished with its own unique treatment: vertical brushing in the center of the dial, sandblasting on the hour disk, and azure engraving on the small second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Measuring 40 mm in diameter, the Tambour Ceramic harmoniously combines brown ceramic and rose gold. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The sophistication of the case and the bracelet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With its redesigned design in 2023, the Tambour features a more refined profile and an integrated bracelet. These three new features preserve these subtle yet significant changes. With a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of only 8.3 mm, the case, with its circular brushing, evokes the shape of a drum and is also equipped \u2014 for the brown ceramic version \u2014 with the characteristic bezel adorned with the twelve letters “LOUIS VUITTON.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The different levels of the dial are enhanced by distinct finishes: vertical brushing, sandblasting, and engraving.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It features a polished finish, like the crown, the chamfers, and the links. Furthermore, the rounded links have a curved profile and gradually taper towards the deployment clasp to fit the wrist. As mentioned earlier, the surface of the links is brushed, while the chamfers are polished, adding a touch of sophistication to the overall design. This high-level craftsmanship is further enhanced by the use of invisible pins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bracelet reinterpreted in rose gold and brown ceramic features rounded, curved links that taper towards the clasp to perfectly fit the wrist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A steady rhythm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tambour Platinium Rainbow, Yellow Gold Onyx, and Ceramic beat to the rhythm of an automatic manufacture movement \u2013 the LFT023 \u2013 crafted at the Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, under the guidance of the renowned horologist duo, Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, and developed in collaboration with the Cercle des Horlogers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set with eleven multicolored sapphires and rubies, the indexes echo the sumptuous gradient of the stones that adorn the bezel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Certified as a chronometer by the Chronometric Observatory of Geneva, a guarantee of reliability and precision, this movement features an oscillating balance at a frequency of 4 Hz and offers a power reserve of approximately 50 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Certified as a chronometer by the Chronometric Observatory of Geneva, the LFT023 movement offers precision between -4 and +6 seconds per day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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To perfect the whole, it is equipped with a 22-carat rose gold micro-rotor, engraved with a multitude of LV motifs and complemented by a barrel adorned with a Monogram Flower, a perlage plate, and micro-beveled bridges. A marvel of decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac150,000<\/strong> – Consult the technical specifications of the Tambour High End Platinium Rainbow.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac130,000<\/strong> – <\/a>Consult the technical specifications of the Tambour High End Yellow Gold Onyx.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac75,000<\/strong> – <\/a>Consult the technical specifications of the Tambour Ceramic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE LOUIS VUITTON WEBSITE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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