Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking journey didn’t formally begin until 2002, when the fashion house first launched the inaugural Tambour collection. Even though the maison may be relatively new in the watchmaking world, the Tambour has emerged as an icon in its own right, courtesy of its unique case design that draws inspiration from a drum (“tambour” is French for small, round drum).

Since then, the Tambour has seen different iterations over time, from the visually compelling Spin Time with rotating cubes instead of clock hands and indexes, to a smartwatch edition called the Horizon, to scintillating high horology creations such as the Carpe Diem and the Vivienne Jumping Hours.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tambour, Louis Vuitton has launched the Tambour Twenty Limited Edition. Released in a limited run of only 200 pieces, the timepiece pays tribute to the original Tambour by reprising its iconic codes.

"Watch enthusiasts will recognise all the features that made the Tambour’s design so unique. While this limited edition is a true concentrate of everything that made this watch stand out, it also boasts brand new features that will set it apart for collectors,” said Jean Arnault, marketing and development director for Louis Vuitton watches.

The Tambour Twenty features the same unique case as the original, with a slightly bigger dimension of 41.55mm in diameter. On the side of the case are 12 letters that make up the name “Louis Vuitton” across the numbers and indexes, similar to the 2002 version.
Source: CNA
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