New Louis Vuitton Monterey in Green and Black Ceramic
The new Louis Vuitton Monterey returns to the regular collection in glossy black and green ceramic, featuring a 37 mm pebble‑shaped case with an 11 mm profile and an in‑house automatic LFT MA01.02 movement. The ceramic case is crafted from powdered zirconium oxide, compressed, machined, baked at 1,000 °C, and hand‑polished, resulting in a smooth, lugless design that sits prominently on the wrist. Both versions retain the signature double railway minute tracks, with the black model displaying a white dial, red hour and minute hands, and a blue seconds hand, while the green version pairs a green lacquered dial with yellow hands and the same blue seconds hand. Aulenti’s original concept of a strap threaded through the case remains, giving the watch a distinctive, top‑heavy feel despite its lightweight ceramic construction. The watch offers a time‑only function, sapphire crystal, 30 m water resistance, and a power reserve of 45 hours. Priced at €23,000 (US$22,300 / £19,800), the Monterey is positioned as a high‑end, sculptural piece that blends technical innovation with a bold, instrument‑inspired aesthetic.
Buying Time Analysis: The story highlights Louis Vuitton’s innovative revival of the Monterey ceramic watch, showcasing cutting‑edge material engineering and design heritage that redefines luxury timepieces for modern collectors.
