Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Mystérieuse Flying Tourbillon
Seemingly floating inside the sapphire crystal dial, the new manual-winding LV 110 calibre is built based on the principle of the mysterious movement that made its first appearance in the 19th century.
Developed by La Fabrique du Temps, a complicated movements specialist in Geneva acquired by Louis Vuitton in 2012, the 198 components of the calibre are assembled in a straight vertical line, from the co-axial double barrel concealed beneath the monogram flower at ‘12’ to the flying tourbillon carriage at ‘6’. Note the absence of a connecting link between the crown and the double barrel, which lends the dial the optical illusion of complete transparency.
Craftsmanship is of the highest order here whether it is the eight-day power reserve enabled by the double barrel or the tourbillon carriage meticulously shaped to resemble the monogram flower, albeit an openworked version. One can also put his or her own stamp on the watch by adding custom initials at the back of the carriage.
Last but not least, the 45mm platinum Tambour Moon case is concaved for extra distinction.