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What are rectangular watches called?
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Rectangular watches are sometimes called tanks. Cartier pioneered the design and named it after the Renault tanks that the French military used during World War I. A watch with a rectangular case with rounded corners is a tonneau, named after the French word for barrel. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of watches.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular rf.6009
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Berlin, BE
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular
Experience a unique take on the iconic Royal Oak with this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Small Rectangular 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Bucherer Automatic Swiss Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Sewickley, PA
refined and compact design. The rectangular case, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, measures 23mm long by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Oris Automatic Rectangular Miles Complication Moonphase Diamond Watch
By Oris
Located in Antwerp, BE
New Oris Automatic Rechtangular Miles Complication Mother pf Pearl Dial , Moonphase Diamond Watch, Full Set
Ref. number: 581 7528 49 61 LB
Movement: mechanical with automatic windi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
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Vintage Omega Gold-Plated Rectangular Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Vintage Omega Gold-Plated Rectangular Watch with Brown Leather Strap
For sale is a classic vintage
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
Tiffany & Co. Rectangular 18K Gold Wristwatch with Agassiz Movement, Circa 1930s
This elegant
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Bucherer 18KT Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Watch – Manual Wind
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1970s Bucherer dress watch, featuring a 27mm x 22mm rectangular 18KT yellow gold case
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold


