Louis Vuitton Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Buying Guides

20.04.25

7 of the best minute repeaters

Chiming watches are some of the most romantic complications in the world, and their variety is seemingly endless.

14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

14.04.25

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14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

The 8 best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Buying Guides

12.04.25

The 8 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.

New releases from Ressence, Raymond Weil, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.25

New releases from Ressence, Raymond Weil, Glashütte Original and more

Just because Watches and Wonders 2025 kicks off in a matter of days doesn't mean brands are slowing down their releases!

Hands On

22.03.25

We get hands on with two Tambour Taiko Spin Time models from Louis Vuitton

The Taiko Spin Time shows off the versatility of Louis Vuitton's refreshed Tambour, with a unique complication to boot.

The T+T team were everywhere at the F1 Australian Grand Prix – here were the highlights

Friday Wind Down

21.03.25

The T+T team were everywhere at the F1 Australian Grand Prix – here were the highlights

Alex, Andrew, Borna and Jamie divided and conquered to cover the most important watch news of F1's season opener.

Louis Vuitton teams up with Kari Voutilainen on an ultra-elevated tantalum take on the Escale

Introducing

20.03.25

Louis Vuitton teams up with Kari Voutilainen on an ultra-elevated tantalum take on the Escale

France's best-known luxury brand and Finland's master watchmaker collaborate on a 5-piece limited edition.

12 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

09.03.25

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12 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

8 of the best mechanical digital watches to toe the line

Buying Guides

09.03.25

8 of the best mechanical digital watches to toe the line

A mechanical digital watch is borderline oxymoronic, but here are some of the best mechanical watches that digitally display the time.

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Brown Ceramic is going to be a future classic

Opinion

27.02.25

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Brown Ceramic is going to be a future classic

Emerging from the shadow of icons like the Royal Oak and Nautilus, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Brown Ceramic stands to be a future classic, Zach…

9 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

11.02.25

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9 of 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 right now.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite LVMH Watch Week 2025 releases

Lists

27.01.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite LVMH Watch Week 2025 releases

Really, it was more like two and a bit days rather than a week - but there were still plenty of great watches to pick…

LVMH Watch Week 2025 recap: key takeaways from CEOs and novelty highlights

Video

26.01.25

LVMH Watch Week 2025 recap: key takeaways from CEOs and novelty highlights

Time+Tide US Editor Zach Blass recaps all of the LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelty highlights and key takeaways from CEO interviews.

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

Last Week in Watches

26.01.25

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

LVMH Watch Week dominated watch releases this week, but there was also some great new pieces from non-LVMH brands.

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

Buying Guides

24.01.25

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10 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.

Louis Vuitton makes a major leap as a watchmaker with the Tambour Convergence

Introducing

22.01.25

Louis Vuitton makes a major leap as a watchmaker with the Tambour Convergence

A refined new take on LV's signature case design, this dragging hours and minutes piece pays homage to traditional montres à guichet.

Louis Vuitton’s Montgolfière Aéro is a delicately crafted, time-telling hot air balloon

Introducing

17.01.25

Louis Vuitton’s Montgolfière Aéro is a delicately crafted, time-telling hot air balloon

The French fashion giant pays tribute to traditional clockmaking and ballooning pioneers with this stylish clock.

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

Friday Wind Down

20.12.24

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

A last-minute rush to get in on some of the Christmas shopping mania, perhaps?

Two weeks on the wrist with the Louis Vuitton Tambour

Video

15.12.24

Two weeks on the wrist with the Louis Vuitton Tambour

Find out what Andrew and Russell made of this dressy sports watch.

New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more

Last Week in Watches

15.12.24

New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more

A host of new releases as we wind down for the year at every price point with a few interesting stone dials making an appearance.

What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?

Watch Education

05.12.24

What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?

We delve into the famed certification of high-end watches, but also figure out whether the Geneva Seal actually matters.

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

Buying Guides

05.11.24

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

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.

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.

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 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…