Ceramic O'Clock

Materials alone can change the look and feel of a watch, as demonstrated in the latest Louis Vuitton Tambour Ceramic.

- Stuart Danker

The Louis Vuitton Tambour was first released in 2002, and has since continually evolved, reflecting the maison's growth in the sphere of watchmaking. Its latest iteration, made of ceramic and rose gold, follows on the heels of its 2023 release, in which an integrated bracelet was introduced. The profile of the timepiece was also pared down, yielding a drum-shaped case that is 40mm in diameter and just 8.3mm thick. This made it better suited for more formal occasions, despite it being marketed as a sports watch. It featured two hands with a small seconds dial at six o'clock adding visual elegance. Of course, it still looked perfectly at home with shirt and jeans. The combination of design and size put the watch at a true middle ground, making it an easy selection as an everyday watch.