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Louis Vuitton Tambour Dual Time Table Clock Trunk Q1Q040, Monogram Canvas, Spherical GMT Quartz Dial
Louis Vuitton Tambour Dual Time Table Clock Trunk Q1Q040, Monogram Canvas, Spherical GMT Quartz Dial
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Louis Vuitton's trunk-making heritage and its watchmaking meet in reference Q1Q040: a miniature Monogram trunk that opens to reveal a spherical dual-time table clock. With its brown sunray-style dial, ring of colored flag motifs and GMT hand, the piece has the presence of a small objet d'art.
The Piece
Opening the miniature Monogram trunk reveals a sculptural spherical clock seated in a softly lined, light-toned interior. Its richly finished brown dial, polished golden hardware and GMT display turn the piece into far more than a desk clock: it is a compact expression of the Maison's long relationship with travel, precision and well-engineered objects, suited to a study, library, dressing room or private collection.
The case condenses the vocabulary of Louis Vuitton's historic luggage: classic brown Monogram canvas, golden brass-tone corner protectors, reinforced edging, a traditional clasp, decorative rivets and a structured rectangular build. The fitted case is integral to the design rather than packaging, and it opens vertically to frame the clock. Closed, the piece reads as a miniature hard-sided travel trunk; opened, the clock becomes the centerpiece.
At its heart is a spherical table clock of approximately 80 mm. The concave brown dial creates real depth, while polished indices, multiple scales and a ring of colored flag motifs in red, blue, yellow and white give it the character of an instrument for the international traveler. A contrasting GMT hand allows a second time reference to be read at a glance. The spherical form retains enough sculptural presence to be displayed on its own, and the high-precision quartz movement Louis Vuitton specifies for this reference avoids the winding demands of a mechanical desk clock.
Louis Vuitton built its identity around protecting precious things in transit, from clothing and documents to jewelry. Here the object protected by the trunk is time itself, and the Q1Q040 sits where several collecting categories meet: hard-sided trunks, Tambour watchmaking, travel objects and Monogram collectibles.
Details
- Maker: Louis Vuitton
- Model: Tambour Dual Time Table Clock Trunk
- Reference: Q1Q040
- Material: Monogram coated canvas; leather trim; golden brass-tone trunk hardware; brass and stainless-steel clock components; mineral glass; soft fitted lining (microfiber per Louis Vuitton specifications)
- Movement: High-precision quartz
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT indication, 24-hour reference
- Dial: Brown sunray-style concave dial with colored flag motifs and contrasting GMT hand
- Measurements: Clock 79 × 79 × 56 mm, diameter approx. 80 mm / 3.1 inches · Trunk approx. 12.5 × 12.5 × 12.5 cm (approx. 4.9 × 4.9 × 4.9 inches), per Louis Vuitton specifications
Condition
- Very good pre-owned condition, previously graded 8.5 / 10; the case and clock present very well overall.
- No notable dents, no prominent scratches to the dial or hands, and no significant staining to the dial.
- Minor surface marks to the bezel, case and caseback, with light signs of normal careful use that do not materially detract from the presentation.
Authenticity & Care
Reference Q1Q040, with Monogram canvas, trunk hardware, dial architecture and dimensions consistent with Louis Vuitton's published specifications for this model. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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