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Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence: A Refined Take on Montre à Guichet

Louis Vuitton has added a new chapter to its watchmaking portfolio with the Tambour Convergence, introduced at LVMH Watch Week 2025. Unlike its predecessors, the Convergence takes inspiration from montre à guichet (window watch) designs of the 1920s, blending historical concepts with modern craftsmanship. Available in two distinct versions—18k pink gold or platinum with hand-applied snow-set diamonds—it showcases Louis Vuitton's dedication to haute horology.

What Sets It Apart

The Tambour Convergence stands out due to its "dragging hours and minutes" mechanism. Unlike traditional jump-hour watches, where the hour hand leaps from one numeral to the next, the Convergence employs a continuous rotation. This design is subtle yet innovative, offering a unique approach to time display that reflects Louis Vuitton’s ingenuity. The watch is the result of a collaborative effort between three specialised workshops: La Fabrique des Boîtiers, responsible for case production; La Fabrique des Arts, experts in rare handcrafts; and La Fabrique du Temps, renowned for movement design.

A Closer Look at the Design

The 37mm case is crafted from either pink gold or platinum, measuring just 8mm in thickness, ensuring a refined and wearable profile. The Convergence retains the signature drum-like Tambour shape but incorporates newly designed lugs with a flame-like aesthetic. These lugs offer a modern, geometric interpretation of vintage references, seamlessly blending form and function.

The guichet (aperture) for the time display features scalloped edges, inspired by gilded clouds, adding an artistic touch to the design. The curved sapphire windows enhance the visual appeal, while the polished and sandblasted finishes create striking contrasts.

Movement and Mechanics

At the heart of the Tambour Convergence lies the in-house calibre LFT MA01.01, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 4Hz with a 45-hour power reserve. Its standout features include an 18k gold rotor that highlights high-end craftsmanship, a free-sprung balance for enhanced precision and stability, and transparent sapphire jewels that replace traditional rubies, offering a contemporary aesthetic. The movement’s sandblasted bridges and polished rotor edges add a refined yet subtly industrial design touch, further elevating its technical and visual appeal.

The montre à guichet concept, popularised by brands like Audemars Piguet and Cartier in the 1920s, has regained interest in recent years. By integrating this design into the Convergence, Louis Vuitton capitalises on a growing appreciation for vintage-inspired pieces. While some may question the absence of a jump-hour mechanism, the dragging-hour display offers an alternative interpretation of this classic style.

Variations and Pricing

Louis Vuitton has launched two iterations of the Tambour Convergence:

  1. Pink Gold Model (Ref. W9PG11): CHF 33,500
  2. Platinum Model with Snow-Set Diamonds (Ref. W9PT11): CHF 61,000

Both models come with a calfskin leather strap and a matching pin buckle, completing the understated yet sophisticated look.

Our Pick

Tambour Convergence

Reference: W9PG11

Case/Dial: 37mm 18K Pink gold, Dragging hours and minutes, reflective 18K pink gold
30 metres

Movement: LFT MA01.01 (La Fabrique du Temps), Self-winding

Functions: Dragging hours and minutes, 45h power reserve

Style: Classic

Price: $37,000.00

Tambour Convergence

Reference: W9PT11

Case/Dial: 37mm Platinum, Dragging hours and minutes, snow-set diamonds with platinum cover
30 metres

Movement: LFT MA01.01 (La Fabrique du Temps), Self-winding

Functions: Dragging hours and minutes, 45h power reserve

Style: Classic

Price: $67,000.00

Our View

We really like the Tambour Convergence—especially the pink gold version. It’s one of Louis Vuitton’s most compelling releases in years, with its clean, straightforward design drawing inspiration from historical pieces. The dimensions are perfect, and while the platinum version is striking, The pink gold option more balanced and versatile. That said, we share concerns about how easily the polished surface might scratch and would love to see more brands bring back personal engravings. Engraved watches feel like a lost art, especially now that display case backs dominate designs.

Overall, the Convergence is a thoughtfully executed piece, blending innovation with a sense of history, though we can’t help but wish for a bit more on the strap front—it’s a critical detail that could elevate the experience further. Louis Vuitton shouldn't have much problems with crafting an excellent vintage-like leather straps.

Our Pick

Tambour Convergence

Reference: W9PG11

Case/Dial: 37mm 18K Pink gold, Dragging hours and minutes, reflective 18K pink gold
30 metres

Movement: LFT MA01.01 (La Fabrique du Temps), Self-winding

Functions: Dragging hours and minutes, 45h power reserve

Style: Classic

Price: $37,000.00

Tambour Convergence

Reference: W9PT11

Case/Dial: 37mm Platinum, Dragging hours and minutes, snow-set diamonds with platinum cover
30 metres

Movement: LFT MA01.01 (La Fabrique du Temps), Self-winding

Functions: Dragging hours and minutes, 45h power reserve

Style: Classic

Price: $67,000.00

Related Models

Tambour Convergence

Reference: W9PG11

Case/Dial: 37mm 18K Pink gold, Dragging hours and minutes, reflective 18K pink gold
30 metres

Movement: LFT MA01.01 (La Fabrique du Temps), Self-winding

Functions: Dragging hours and minutes, 45h power reserve

Style: Classic

Price: $37,000.00

Read more

Tambour Convergence

Reference: W9PT11

Case/Dial: 37mm Platinum, Dragging hours and minutes, snow-set diamonds with platinum cover
30 metres

Movement: LFT MA01.01 (La Fabrique du Temps), Self-winding

Functions: Dragging hours and minutes, 45h power reserve

Style: Classic

Price: $67,000.00

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