Meeting the classics is more like a speedy journey through the ages. When we see the current appearance of the classic, the mind can jump to the origin of everything in an instant, everything has not changed, everything has changed again, and the sense of trance at the moment is the sensory experience that only the classic can present - such is the Louis Vuitton Tambour watch.
The new Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver watch collection combines distinctive design elements and follows the classic style.
When we see the Louis Vuitton classic Tambour watch collection ushering in a new member Ofet Diver, the distinctive color scheme and design are refreshing, but the consistent drum case is like a direct drum beat, playing the sound of time through three eras, making the history of Tambour watches emerge one by one.
A time vessel that recreates the timeless wind
The Tambour collection is louis vuitton's signature watch and Louis Vuitton's debut in the field of haute horlogerie. "Tambour" means "drum" in French, or any barrel-shaped hollow cylinder, and "Tambour" can be translated as "drum table".
The word "Tambour" itself is not a new thing in the watch industry, in the early 16th century, when German watchmakers invented a chronograph device with iron clockwork and escapement, because the shape is similar to the drum in the instrument, so it is named "Tambour (drum watch)".
Just as Louis Vuitton's suitcase is essentially a "container of space", the Louis Vuitton Tamboour series is also a "container of time". In 2002, Louis Vuitton officially entered the world of Haute Horlogerie and launched the brand's first watch collection, Tambour. It shares the same name as the drum watch worn on the chest of European royals five hundred years ago, and the shape is the same, which is an excellent interpretation of the vocabulary that has been reshaped by the rise of watch culture.
The new Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver watch collection continues the Tambour watch's signature drum case, which is engraved with the 12 letters of "LOUIS VUITTON" on the side of the case.
Compared with the common round watches for the purpose of thinness on the market, the Tambour watch designed by Louis Vuitton has a higher case, the sides and the bottom are almost perpendicular, and the bulging disc is like a miniature version of the tambourine. Its structure is unique but not complicated, except for the Monogram pattern on the crown and the 12 letters engraved with "LOUIS VUITTON" on the side of the case of some models, the appearance of the Tambour series is almost devoid of any superfluous decorative elements, which also makes it look more holistic, like a delicate container, "in the dark" the mysteries of time. It can be said that the Tambour series is a meaningful modern watch created by Louis Vuitton out of its focus on travel culture and the container itself, and it has also become a striking mark of the brand in the field of Haute Horlogerie.
For those who are keen to travel or love the culture of watchmaking, the rich drum shape of the Louis Vuitton Tambour series is what they like to see. Clinging to the wrist, it is elegant and full of presence, eye-catching but not exaggerated, calmly emitting a light that seems to be traditional, making people aware of the intrinsic connection between clocks and the wider culture of time and space. At both ends of the case, the metal movable lugs are like handles on a suitcase, firm and flexible, providing a comfortable wearing feeling while also evoking people's desire for travel.
Time flies and the masterpiece is played
In 2002, Louis Vuitton launched the first Tamboour series of watches, followed by several complication watches that further cemented the brand's position as a supplier of high-end travel accessories. In the nearly two decades that followed, Louis Vuitton combined the brand's own DNA, such as travel, sailing, "Monogram" classic patterns, including Orientation positioning, Diving diving, LV Cup Regatta Louis Vuitton Cup Regatta, America's Cup Regatta, Capsule Voyage Chronograph, Bijou Women's Jewelry Watch, Dozens of boutique collections, including Horizon smartwatches.
In 2002, Louis Vuitton launched the first Tamboour series of watches.
In 2004, inspired by the Louis Vuitton Cup Regatta (the selection of the America's Cup regatta), Louis Vuitton unveiled the Tamboul LV Cup Regatta Sailing Watch tailored for sailing, kicking off the Louis Vuitton Sailing Chart.
Launched in 2005, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Diving watch is the first diving watch in the Tamboour collection.
Whether on the water or underwater, the tambour diving watch, the first diving watch launched in 2005, can cope with it with ease. The watch not only meets all the needs of divers, such as a rotatable bezel and 300 meters of water resistance, but also shows the richness and diversity of the design. Also in the same year, the Tambour Monogram Tourbillon watch showed the brand's achievements in the field of Haute Horlogerie.
In 2009, Louis Vuitton launched the Tambour Spin Time.
In 2009, Louis Vuitton launched the Tambour Spin Time, which amazed the entire watchmaking industry with its ingenious way of showing time. This watch is fitted with a regular minute hand, but replaces the central hand with 12 rotating squares to display the hours. Every 60 minutes, two adjacent cubes are rotated simultaneously in groups, one returning to a side of the same color as the other cubes, indicating the end of the previous hour, and the other showing a side different from the other cubes, indicating the start of the next hour. With this patented timepiece, Louis Vuitton is an extraordinary creative and watchmaking prowess that adds unique features to the industry landscape and marks the birth of a completely new collection.
In 2012, Louis Vuitton launched the Tambour Spin Time Regatta Chronograph.
In 2012, Louis Vuitton combined his passion for sailing with the spin Time Time's innovative mechanism to introduce the Tambour Spin Time Regatta Chronograph. This watch is particularly innovative, activating the 5-minute countdown with a chronograph function and displayed by a rotating square on the dial. In 2013, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Slim watch was released, and the drum shape of the case was flipped up and down, and the diameter of the bezel was larger than the back. What's more, in the same year, the brand's second tourbillon movement was born in the Louis Vuitton La Fabrique du Temps Haute Horlogerie in Geneva.
In 2017, Louis Vuitton released the Tambour Horizon smartwatch.
In 2017, Louis Vuitton released the Tambour Horizon smartwatch. Combining smart technology with timeless style, this watch is extremely recognizable and once again demonstrates the excellent plasticity of the Tamboour collection. Worn on the wrist, the watch offers a different kind of smart connection experience, while the dial can also be self-defined to match the dress or mood.
In 2018, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Mystérieuse Flying Tourbillon Mystery Watch was launched.
In the years that followed, Louis Vuitton accelerated the pace of haute horlogerie. In 2018, the Tambour Mystérieuse Flying Tourbillon Mystery Watch was unveiled, a masterpiece of timepieces with complications that once again confirmed the technical superiority of the Louis Vuitton La Fabrique du Temps Haute Horlogerie. The Tambour Curve Geneva Seal Flying Tourbillon watch, which was born in 2020, realizes the fusion of high-tech materials and avant-garde styling with traditional haute horlogerie craftsmanship.
Look beyond the surface and explore the excitement
After a long time, tambour watches are now incorporating a new concept in 2021, which will make the Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver watch series. From the gym to the club, from the beach to the office, it's easy to navigate. This diverse watch has propelled Louis Vuitton to the field of high-end sports watches.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver watch collection
The Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver watch embodies the spirit and rich connotation of urban life, full of vitality, bright and dynamic, and brings a bright color to everyone's life with a pioneering and fashionable attitude. Unlike traditional diver's watches, the Tambour Street Diver has a distinctly modern urban style while continuing its excellent underwater performance. Delve into the inner nature of the Tambour Street Diver watch, and its sporty atmosphere becomes more and more intense. From the screw-down crown and 100m water resistance to the Super-LumiNova luminous coating on the dial and internal rotating bezel, all elements are a testament to the craftsmanship and practicality of this Swiss-made product.
Just as water has an infinite shape, the Louis Vuitton Tamboour collection also has a case construction that adapts to all wrist sizes thanks to its narrow upper and lower widths, and the Tambour Street Diver watch is no exception – this time three 44mm automatic watches and a 39.5mm quartz watch, all interpret sporty fashion in a unique way. In addition, louis vuitton's dedicated belt quick-change system over the past three years has further enabled tambour Street Diver watches to respond to a wide range of occasions from day to night, from casual to formal, from sports to fashion.