Louis Vuitton is turning the page on one of its most distinctive watchmaking icons with two new ceramic interpretations of the Monterey, now joining the Maison’s permanent collection. Inspired by the original LV I and LV II watches created with visionary architect and designer Gae Aulenti in 1988, the new models revisit the signature pebble-shaped silhouette in polished green or black ceramic.

Measuring 37mm, the contemporary versions retain the instantly recognizable round profile and playful crown positioned at 12 o’clock, while introducing the Manufacture automatic LFT MA01.02 caliber in place of the original quartz movement. The movement delivers a 45-hour power reserve and powers hours, minutes and seconds.

The green model pairs its ceramic case and lacquered dial with vibrant yellow hands, while the black version contrasts glossy ceramic with a matte white dial, red accents and red-stitched calfskin. Behind their graphic aesthetic lies meticulous craftsmanship: ceramic is sculpted, fired at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, manually ground and polished, while each lacquered dial undergoes painstaking layers, stamping and firing.

Following the 2025 limited-edition yellow-gold Monterey, these permanent ceramic editions continue the watch’s remarkable journey from 1980s design statement to contemporary collector’s piece.