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Louis Vuitton

Paris, France

Louis Vuitton entered the world of haute horlogerie in 2002, quickly establishing itself as a creative force within the Swiss watch industry. Based at La Fabrique du Temps in Geneva, the brand combines French design sensibility with the finest Swiss watchmaking techniques and traditional craftsmanship. The atelier, led by Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, was fully integrated into the company in 2011 and stands for technical innovation and artisanal finishing. It produces timepieces ranging from classical complications to highly unconventional concepts. At the heart of the collection is the Tambour, defined by its distinctive drum-shaped case. Models within this line include the Tambour Spin Time, which displays the hours using rotating cubes, and the Tambour Carpe Diem, which features a mechanical animation reinterpreting the jacquemart concept. These timepieces showcase the Maison’s playful creativity. Louis Vuitton thus unites fashion, technical expertise, and avant-garde mechanics to create a unique voice in contemporary watchmaking.

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence Ref. W9PG21 from the front.
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LVMH Watch Week 2026: Louis Vuitton Launches New Tambour Convergence Guilloché

Louis Vuitton presents the third Tambour Convergence model at LVMH Watch Week 2026: with a guilloché dial and manufacture movement.

  • 19 Jan 2026
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LVMH Watch Week 2026: Louis Vuitton Launches New Escale Models

Four new mechanical calibres, five unlimited models and one limited edition – Louis Vuitton presents numerous new products at LVMH Watch Week 2026.

  • 19 Jan 2026
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Swisswatches 24 Days of Christmas: The Best Watches of 2025

It’s been another extraordinary year for the watch world. That’s why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to compile a list of our top watches from 2025.

  • 19 Dec 2025
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Wristshot of the Louis Vuitton Monterey yellow gold limited edition watch.
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Louis Vuitton Monterey – A Masterclass in Revival

The Louis Vuitton Monterey finally gets a mechanical calibre – and is limited to just 188 pieces.

  • 06 Oct 2025
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A Passion for Automatons – Louis Vuitton Sets New Standards with Three Exceptional Creations

Three models from the Automata series showcase Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking expertise: engraving, enamel, minute repeater and automaton mechanisms combined.

  • 12 May 2025
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Louis Vuitton and Kari Voutilainen Unveil the LVKV-02 GMR 6: A Highlight of Travel-Inspired Horology

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  • 21 Mar 2025
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  • 22 Jan 2025
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Swisswatches presents its annual selection of watchmaking highlights from 2024.

  • 21 Dec 2024
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  • 23 Oct 2024
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Historic Deal: Formula 1 and LVMH Enter a Ten-Year Partnership

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  • 04 Oct 2024
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The Watchmaking World’s Most Dynamic Duo: Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini

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  • 02 Apr 2024
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