Louis Vuitton presents two new collections to the Tambour line—a series of gem-set expressions as part of the Tambour High-End collection and the all-new Tambour Ceramic timepiece.
Tambour High End
The Tambour Yellow Gold with Onyx Dial and Sapphires is an exclusive, limited-edition 40mm Tambour in solid 18K yellow gold with an onyx dial, a bezel set with saffron-colored sapphires, and matching saffron sapphire indices. Its drum-shaped, circular-brushed case is contrasted by baguette-cut precious stones, while an integrated bracelet with vertically-brushed and polished links and an invisible folding buckle ensure comfort on the wrist. Fluid and elegant yet sporty and robust, the Tambour is ideal for a glamorous lifestyle of travel and leisure.
The Tambour Platinum with gradiated Sapphires and Rubies — a first within the Tambour collection — features a round 40mm case measuring just 8.3mm thick. Attaining its brushed finish is incredibly time-consuming due to platinum’s natural resistance to abrasion, while the bezel, crown, chamfers, and interlinks take twice as long to polish as those on the gold Tambour. Limited to just 50 pieces, this spectacular new expression of the Tambour collection has a small surprise present in order to indicate its special status: Flip the watch over, and its caseback is inset with a 1.6mm saffron sapphire.
Tambour Ceramic
The Tambour Ceramic features brown ceramic and rose gold in an embodiment of modern aesthetic and unmatched comfort. With the idea to always bring a new level of sophistication, it stands out with high-end design choices and artisanal finishes attainable only through very exclusive production. The reinterpretation underwent a complete re-engineering of the model’s case and bracelet. The case’s architecture now incorporates an internal gold core and a gold case back, further highlighting its preciousness. Designed to protect the movement, this internal container is covered with the ceramic components.
