Many happy returns to the Tambour Twenty
There's a unique magic to turning 20. You're on the cusp of adulthood, possibly still at university, and thus filled with optimism about the world ahead of you. Such sweet, misplaced joy. But in the world of watches, 20 is no age. In fact, you're still a kid, kid. Jaeger-LeCoultre's two-faced Reverso is 91. Rolex's Oyster Perpetual is 96. And Cartier's Tank is well past a telegram from the Palace at 103.
But youth can be an advantage. While the vaunted halls of the Jura and beyond focus on tradition, lineage and a certain way of doing things, Louis Vuitton's banner watch has been afforded a certain experimentation. LV is ostensibly a fashion house, not necessarily a storied manufacture. And though the old school industry hasn't always seen eye-to-eye with the elite of the fashion world, the Tambour stands toe-to-toe with the greats – and does it without following the rules.
Inside, there's an upgrade too. The LV277 movement has been created in-house. That's always a sign of technical proficiency, because making your own engine is a) expensive and b) time consuming. That's why so many marques outsource these. But not Louis Vuitton. This high frequency chronograph movement is impressive, even by fine watch standards, and comes with a specially-engraved caseback that marks its number in the limited edition run .
This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. But the biggest gift of all is perhaps a video campaign directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Bradley Cooper . Set against the New York skyline, it's a big birthday trip for the Tambour indeed. Many happy returns, kid.
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