IN THE TWENTY-PLUS YEARS SINCE LOUIS VUITTON DEBUTED ITS first Tambour watches , the global fashion house has achieved a goal that still eludes many much older watchmakers : to create a case shape and watch than can be easily recognized while seen on a wrist across the room .
Over the years , Louis Vuitton has carefully tailored Tambour ’ s drum-shaped case while also applying technical and aesthetic updates . The collection ’ s success has eased the French couture house ’ s entry into high-end watchmaking , steering Louis Vuitton into position as a peer among the world ’ s leading makers of highend watches .
This year , Louis Vuitton updates Tambour with new finishes and a decidedly slimmer , sculpted case . The new collection is more luxurious overall and notably highlights an all-new in-house movement and a sleek integrated steel bracelet .
“ After twenty years of audacious watchmaking design based on
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