# Pendant-Ready Ceramic Watches
Louis Vuitton's Monterey Returns as a Wearable Charm

By Ellen Smith | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-09-29 | Lifestyle
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Louis Vuitton is bringing back the Monterey as a watch that can leave the wrist, with a case that detaches from its strap for off-wrist wear instead of staying fixed in place. The return revisits Gae Aulenti's 1988 design in black or green ceramic and keeps the crown on the case's upper edge.

Its 37 mm size keeps the piece feeling more like a compact accessory than a hulking statement watch. An in-house automatic movement from La Fabrique du Temps gives the revival mechanical weight, so the Monterey reads as more than a styling experiment.

This signifies a more hybrid kind of luxury buy, one that can shift between timekeeping and adornment without needing a second piece. It also steers watch shopping toward styling versatility, not just movement talk.

Image Credit: Louis Vuitton