The rough road leads to the stars, Per aspera ad astra, it seems appropriate to use this Latin proverb to describe the birth of the Louis Vuitton orphan Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater watch.
Human beings are so small compared to the vast universe, and there are very few people who are lucky enough to be there. The stars and the moon in the night sky are a distant dream for almost everyone. And this Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater minute repeater commemorative watch launched by Louis Vuitton "condenses" the universe into a watch, fantasy shines into reality, and we can travel the infinite sky on our wrists.
From its futuristic overall design, dark blue tone, and dial full of space elements, it can be seen that this is a watch with the theme of space exploration, and it is also a commemorative watch to pay tribute to the founder of Louis Vuitton . In 2021, the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Louis Vuitton, La Fabrique du Temps watchmaking workshop began to conceive the Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater watch, wanting to use the theme of space exploration to echo the founder's spirit of embracing the unknown. After two years of continuous improvement and trials, it will finally be available in 2023.
In order to seamlessly present the theme of cosmic exploration, the brand invited Anita Porchet, an enamel expert, and Dick Steenman, a master engraver, to work together to perfectly display the details on the dial. Porchet vividly depicts the universe and the planets in it through techniques such as enamel miniature painting and translucent enamel, while Steenman uses platinum to carve the ornaments on the dial.
This watch is not only exquisitely made on the dial, but also on the design of the case. The same round case and curved glass dome, the designer only made some minor adjustments to the design of the traditional case. The appearance of the whole watch is like the helmet of an astronaut, and the porthole of a spaceship. . Looking inside, it is the cosmic galaxy presented by the dial. The gradient sapphire decoration on the side of the case changes from dark blue to light blue. It is obviously a traditional inlay process, but it has a futuristic sense of technology like the indicator lights of precision instruments in space.
In addition to the stunning appearance and craftsmanship, the movement is also a highlight. This watch is equipped with the LV200 movement developed by Louis Vuitton itself. It is also the first time the brand has launched an automatic mechanical device equipped with a church gong minute repeater function. Its Jacquemart automatic puppet device can make the finely crafted decorations on the dial show a dynamic effect, and the church gong can make a deeper, more durable and solemn sound when repeating the time.
