Louis Vuitton has released a new Tambour Street Diver collection with a new chronograph function and colorways. The luxury brand started making timepieces in 2002 when it launched the Tambour watch. In addition, the timepiece model was awarded the Diver's Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
The design of the new version of the Tambour Street Diver has a mixture of sporty and funk themes placed onto it. With navy blue and black-yellow colorways for this timepiece, a unique feature includes its luminescent indexes for underwater diving. Additionally, the timepiece is waterproof up to 100 meters. As for the new chronograph function, it has the luxury brand's signature logo with additional features, which the chronograph allows consumers to measure short time during diving competitions or for practice in general. The timepiece is available for purchase at $9,550.
Funk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Releases New Tambour Street Diver Timepieces
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