If you are Lionel Messi, receiving another Golden Ball award (Ballon d’Or) is probably no longer a big surprise. The award given to the best football player in the world just took place and this football superstar was once again honored, receiving the Golden Ball trophy in his career.

It seems that Lionel Messi was mentally prepared to receive the award because he chose a very ton-sur-ton accessory with the trophy. It is Louis Vuitton’s Tambour watch, a 40mm model in 18K gold. Or, this outfit was intentional on Louis Vuitton’s part, as the French brand is now the official trophy trunk supplier for the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony.

Whether intentional or not, Messi’s outfit has drawn attention to the new version of the Tambour watch line, just launched by Louis Vuitton in 2023.

Louis Vuitton refreshes the Tambour watch line with a gold version

Since 2002, Tambour watches have paved the way for Louis Vuitton’s grand adventure in the world of time. After more than two decades, the French fashion house’s iconic creations are constantly improving and exploring new limits.

In 2023, the French brand introduced a sportier Tambour model, with a metal case and strap made of metal instead of leather. New 2023 options include models in steel, 18K gold, and 18K rose gold.

“From the original Tambour watch, after twenty years of honing the art of crafting bold, signature timepieces, Tambour brings Louis Vuitton into a new era, with sophistication hidden in every detail. details”, said Jean Arnault, Director of Louis Vuitton’s Watch Department.

Although sports watches are often considered clunky, due to their thin case design and sharp, sophisticated lines, the Louis Vuitton Tambour watch is still suitable to wear with standard Black-Tie evening wear, such as How Lionel Messi proves.