Louis Vuitton Archives - Time+Tide Watches

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

08.09.24

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.

10 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward.

8 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

Buying Guides

19.06.24

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8 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

Friday Wind Down

14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

The new Louis Vuitton Escale is subtle and overt, all at the same time

Hands On

11.06.24

The new Louis Vuitton Escale is subtle and overt, all at the same time

Louis Vuitton presents another step in its journey to mainstream, luxury watchmaking with the new Escale.

The best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Buying Guides

01.06.24

The best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Moving characters, singing birds, and hidden messages that come to life are just some of the hallmarks of the best automaton watches.

Watch Education

26.05.24

How much do stone dials actually cost?

Buffy explores the 1970s trend that is back in full swing, and how far your money actually goes.

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Lists

12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

In-Depth

28.04.24

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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

Louis Vuitton maintains haute momentum with the Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Hands On

30.03.24

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Louis Vuitton maintains haute momentum with the Escale Cabinet of Wonders

The Louis Vuitton Escale Cabinet of Wonders collection is proof of the brand's absolute dedication to haute luxury - and it is paying off.

Trendy, sharp, or otherwise fashion obsessed? These watches are for you

Buying Guides

29.03.24

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Trendy, sharp, or otherwise fashion obsessed? These watches are for you

From chic Cartier's to horoligically hipster Nomos, these are some of the best watches for fashionistas to look into.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.24

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New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

A special John Mayer collab with AP, a road sign-inspired Mr Jones and a nature-clad LV trio all released this past week.

Louis Vuitton travels the world through the new Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Introducing

07.03.24

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Louis Vuitton travels the world through the new Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Three new limited editions are relaunching the Escale line at Louis Vuitton. Inspired by highly decorated tsubas (katana sword guards) collected by Gaston-Louis Vuitton. Utilising…

Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Friday Wind Down

09.02.24

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Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Raúl Pagès' deceptively simple RP1 - Régulateur à détente wins the inaugural edition of this prestigious watchmaking prize.

The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy now.

The 10 best watches from the 81st Golden Globe Awards

Pop Culture

08.01.24

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The 10 best watches from the 81st Golden Globe Awards

2023's Golden Globes were particularly golden when it came to watch spotting. Here are the ten best watches worn by attendees.

Beware of falling in love with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

Hands On

17.12.23

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Beware of falling in love with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

With seven animations and some incredible artisan handiwork, this is another example of LV's know-how.

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon is for collectors who march to the beat of their own drum

Video

09.12.23

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon is for collectors who march to the beat of their own drum

With the sleek time-only Tambour being all the rage, Zach takes a look at a very different proposition.

The new Louis Vuitton Tambour shines brightest in gold

Hands On

28.11.23

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The new Louis Vuitton Tambour shines brightest in gold

We take a closer look at Louis Vuitton's new ultra-luxe integrated-bracelet offering,

Andrew explores two pieces of Louis Vuitton’s horological art

Video

20.11.23

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Andrew explores two pieces of Louis Vuitton’s horological art

Andrew goes behind the scenes, exploring two incredible watches from one of the fastest-developing luxury watch brands.

Hands On

21.10.23

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Louis Vuitton’s new Tambour is a show of the brand’s watchmaking know-how

Scrapping an entire collection and replacing it with a totally different proposition is hard, but it's exactly what Louis Vuitton has done with the new…

The Louis Vuitton watchmaking moment everyone missed at Paris Fashion Week

Events

15.10.23

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The Louis Vuitton watchmaking moment everyone missed at Paris Fashion Week

The new Louis Vuitton Tambour just made its runway debut. Here's why that's so significant.

New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

Last Week in Watches

15.10.23

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New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

An incredible feat of collaborative horology from Akrivia and Louis Vuitton stole the show this week, as did new models from the likes of Ming…

The Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie proves Louis Vuitton is a safe haven for independent watchmaking

In-Depth

10.10.23

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The Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie proves Louis Vuitton is a safe haven for independent watchmaking

A partnership between Louis Vuitton and Rexhep Rexhepi of Akrivia marks the inaugural entry of Louis Vuitton's collaborative series with independent watchmakers.

New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

01.10.23

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New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last week's big releases were particularly colourful, from laser tag-inspired Zodiacs to beautifully enameled Louis Vuitton watches.

Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch 2023

In-Depth

24.09.23

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Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch 2023

We take a closer look at the Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata, the brand's entry into the 2023 edition of Only Watch.

Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

Friday Wind Down

22.09.23

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Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

We discuss the Queen frontman's humble Seiko, the semi-finalists for the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize as well as rare vintage Vacherons making their way…

Auctions

15.07.23

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Ferg’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Picking out my favourite references for this year’s Only Watch auctions, I was pretty shocked to realise how much my tastes have changed over the…

Jean Arnault tells the story of the new Louis Vuitton Tambour

Interview

05.07.23

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Jean Arnault tells the story of the new Louis Vuitton Tambour

To most people an entry-level watch would be something like a Casio, Seiko, or maybe a Hamilton if you want to go Swiss. However, Louis…

When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

Lists

06.06.23

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When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

If a luxury brand is synonymous with handbags or jewellery, most watch collectors won’t usually give them the time of day, as we tend to…

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Opera Automata takes the innovation of the Carpe Diem to the next level

Introducing

13.03.23

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour Opera Automata takes the innovation of the Carpe Diem to the next level

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Opera Automata follows the Carpe Diem to show what LV are looking to push with their ultra high-end pieces

Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

Fits and Ticks

18.02.23

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Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

If you’re in any way interested in the world of fashion, the news of Pharrell becoming Louis Vuitton’s new men’s creative director will have reached…

What do you get if you cross a Rolex Daytona with an Apple Watch?

News

15.02.23

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What do you get if you cross a Rolex Daytona with an Apple Watch?

The Rolex Daytona and the Apple Watch are two of the most wildly desired timepieces on the planet. First up, you have the Daytona, the…

Video

15.01.23

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VIDEO: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Outdoor Chronograph

What comes to mind when you think of Louis Vuitton? Is it leather bags and wallets? Cream coloured trim? Or maybe a set of high-end…

Why the jump hour display of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time shook the watch world

In-Depth

30.12.22

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Why the jump hour display of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time shook the watch world

Watches. They broadly tell the time, but the way in which they do so is where things get interesting. You have your minimalists, which strip…

News

20.12.22

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour book is like an in-depth biography of the brand’s favourite model

You’re probably familiar with the concept of “dog years”. This is the idea that dogs age at approximately seven times the rate of humans and…

Louis Vuitton announces their Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Events

02.12.22

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Louis Vuitton announces their Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

In an initiative to foster the future growth of innovation in the watchmaking industry, Louis Vuitton has announced the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for…

Video

10.10.22

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VIDEO: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone Spacecraft leaves technicolour behind for sci-fi vibes

The iconic French fashion house Louis Vuitton may not have any claim to a watch worn on the moon, but that didn’t stop them from…

Video

11.09.22

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VIDEO: Exploring the deep-cased majesty of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty

The Tambour is Louis Vuitton’s most well-known watch design. The fashion mega-brand has been slowly but surely establishing itself as a top-tier watchmaker since establishing…

INTRODUCING: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty celebrates two decades of banging the drum

Watch Reviews

03.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty celebrates two decades of banging the drum

Luxury watches sold by fashion brands will always be fighting an uphill battle to be taken seriously by elitist watch enthusiasts, but after two decades…

Video

21.07.22

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VIDEO: Louis Vuitton’s travel clock comes with its own tailor-made trunk

People often conflate wristwatches and horology as being the same thing. But the latter, in fact, encompasses hundreds more years of history and tradition .…

Introducing

09.05.22

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INTRODUCING: Skipping the light fantastic with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum

Blasting onto the scene like a Light Cycle from Tron, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum is the French fashion house’s latest revolution…

Louis Vuitton’s cutesy Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours collection

Introducing

11.04.22

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Louis Vuitton’s cutesy Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours collection

Louis Vuitton's Vivienne mascot is given a lot more attention in a slim Tambour case.

In-Depth

01.03.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve GMT Flying Tourbillon

The average person thinking of Louis Vuitton will have a lot of inspiration from which to draw their impressions. Between the $4000 handbags, $700 T-shirts,…

VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

Watch Reviews

21.01.22

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VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

To finish off the list of our favourite 2021 releases by budget, we’re going beyond the notion of affordability, and even beyond attainability. Whether or…

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem is pure horological poetry

Introducing

18.01.22

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem is pure horological poetry

It really isn’t often that watches, even the super-luxury timepieces that stretch well into six or seven figures, put so much care into visual execution…

“Digital and luxury come together” – George Bamford reviews the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Digital

Introducing

15.01.22

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“Digital and luxury come together” – George Bamford reviews the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Digital

Editor’s note: You’re almost certainly familiar with George Bamford, but just in case you’ve been lagging behind here’s a quick background primer. George got involved in…

VIDEO: The top 10 watches of 2021 between $10k-$20k

Watch Reviews

13.01.22

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VIDEO: The top 10 watches of 2021 between $10k-$20k

Now we’re getting to the pointy end of the 2021 roundup, and there isn’t a single watch listed here that doesn’t mean serious business. Between…