Louis Vuitton Tambour; Highlights Of An Imposing History

The Tambour was introduced only 18 short years ago, in 2002, yet its impact has been profound. For Louis Vuitton, it was the watch that put them firmly on the map as being a watchmaking 'maison.' The way that the Tambour did this is almost unprecedented, as the model proved to be one of the most versatile designs in the history of watchmaking. It could just as easily be turned into a display of technical excellence, featuring complex mechanical movements, as housing the latest technology as a state-of-the-art smartwatch.

By Adrienne Faurote

Vertu Launches Personalized Monogram Service for Constellation Phones

Vertu, the world’s leading manufacturer of luxury mobile phones, just raised the bar for handset customization.  Their new Monogram service allows customers to conceive and create a distinctively personal design for their Constellation phone by choosing from a range of colors, accent stripes and initials. Vertu Constellation phones come in Black, Cappuccino, Mocha, Orange and […]

Louis Vuitton: Elite Watchmaker

Among the many impressive introductions in Basel this year were some brilliant timepieces launched by Louis Vuitton. Die hard watchonistas will say, ‘What? A fashion brand?’ to which I say, no, a couture brand. Louis Vuitton is a luxury fashion and leather goods company, but it is also watchmaker – having acquired high watchmaking workshop […]

Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Tourbillon Comes in 676 Varieties

A relative newcomer to haute horology, Louis Vuitton is vanquishing any doubts about its technical acuity with the impressive, personalized Monogram Tambour Tourbillon. 18K yellow, white and pink gold compose the skeletonized, 41.55 mm case. Inside, an LV 103 calibre movement beats under a crystal of sapphire treated with anti-reflective glaze. The tourbillon is in […]