The Louis Vuitton Monterey Watch Is the Fashion World’s Latest Obsession
Revival of a cult favourite.
The Louis Vuitton Monterey is one of those rare accessories that manage to feel both delightfully unexpected and unmistakably rooted in the French maison’s design language. The 39-millimetre yellow-gold watch is a revival of Louis Vuitton’s first wristwatch, originally released in 1988 and now reimagined with a white Grand Feu dial (noticeably much simpler than its predecessor) and powered by an in-house automatic movement. It leans into a playful, almost retro-futuristic aesthetic with round edges and the signature crown at 12. In a crowded landscape with serious watches, the Monterey, limited to just 188 pieces, demonstrates that whimsy and watchmaking aren’t opposites but companions. Even the most joyful designs can house horological substance.
Louis Vuitton’s Monterey watch from 1988.
