Louis Vuitton has added five new Tambour Spin Time references to its collection, extending the series with different materials, colours and complications.
The new models comprise the Tambour Spin Time in white gold with a green dial, the rose-gold Tambour Spin Time Australia’s Opal, the Tambour Spin Time Air Blue, the Tambour Spin Time Air Antipode Blue with world-time functionality, and the Tambour Spin Time Air Flying Tourbillon Salmon.
The Spin Time concept dates back to 2007, when Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, founders of La Fabrique du Temps, developed the idea after being inspired by mechanical departure boards. The first Spin Time watch appeared in 2009, using 12 rotating cubes to indicate the hours.
It was also the first movement developed by La Fabrique du Temps for Louis Vuitton. La Fabrique du Temps was acquired by Louis Vuitton in 2011, bringing movement, case and dial production together in Geneva. The Spin Time Air followed in 2019, while 2025 saw the introduction of a new family of movements and the completion of fully in-house production.
The new Tambour Spin Time Green Ref. W9WGA2 is housed in a 39.5 mm white-gold case measuring 12.15 mm thick, including its domed crystal.
Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, and an open sapphire caseback reveals the LFT ST13.01 automatic movement. The calibre comprises 246 components and 35 jewels, operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a 45-hour power reserve.
A rose-gold oscillating weight is visible through the caseback, while the watch is fitted with a green rubber strap. Price: €86,000.
The Tambour Spin Time Australia’s Opal Ref. W9PG42 uses the same 39.5 mm case diameter, here executed in rose gold, with a blue Australian opal forming the centre of the dial and appearing between the 12 rotating cubes.
The bezel is set with 48 baguette-cut blue sapphires, while 20 baguette sapphires decorate the lugs and 12 baguette-cut diamonds mark the hours. The buckle carries a further 14 baguette-cut sapphires, bringing the total to 82 sapphires and 12 diamonds, with approximately 4.71 carats of stones.
Its LFT ST13.01 movement has the same 246 components, 35 jewels, 45-hour power reserve and 28,800 vph frequency as the green model. Price: €190,000.
The Tambour Spin Time Air Blue Ref. W9WG81 moves to a larger 42.5 mm white-gold case measuring 12.45 mm thick, with 50 metres of water resistance.
Its blue dial uses the rotating cubes to spell out “Louis Vuitton”, while the open caseback displays the LFT ST13.01 movement.
As in the smaller references, the automatic calibre has 246 components, 35 jewels, a 45-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vph. A blue calfskin strap completes the watch. Price: €95,000.
The Tambour Spin Time Air Antipode Blue Ref. W9WG91 retains the 42.5 mm white-gold case and 12.45 mm thickness, but adds a world-time display to the Spin Time Air construction.
Its dial features a world map at the centre, while the 12 rotating cubes represent 24 major time zones, with cities positioned 12 hours apart and day/night indication. Local time is shown by a miniature yellow pointer.
The watch is powered by the LFT ST12.01 automatic calibre, which combines the world-time mechanism with the Spin Time Air display. It contains 271 components and 36 jewels, operates at 28,800 vph and offers 45 hours of autonomy. Price: €120,000.
At the top of the range, the Tambour Spin Time Air Flying Tourbillon Salmon Ref. W9PT21 combines the 42.5 mm format with a 950 platinum case and a central flying tourbillon.
The case measures 12.45 mm thick, is water-resistant to 50 metres and has an open sapphire caseback fitted with a saffron sapphire element. The salmon-coloured dial surrounds the central tourbillon, while the watch is paired with a taupe calfskin strap.
The LFT ST05.01 automatic movement comprises 283 components and 40 jewels, operates at 28,800 vph and offers a 45-hour power reserve. Its rose-gold oscillating weight can be seen through the caseback. Price: €200,000.
Across the five references, the cases share Louis Vuitton’s distinctive Tambour treatment, with sandblasted bezels, polished relief lettering and separately milled, hollowed lugs. The concave lug flanks are laser-frosted, while the case middle is brushed. The dials carry the “Fab. en Suisse” inscription, and the movements feature micro-sandblasted bridges, polished chamfers, an 18k rose-gold oscillating weight and transparent colourless jewels.
The five watches are now part of the permanent collection. louisvuitton.com
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