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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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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Elgin Rectangular Dress Watch
By Elgin
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Elgin Rectangular Dress Watch
From the owners personal collection
An exceptional representation of mid-1930s American watchmaking, this vintage Elgin wristwatc...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 rare and distinguished model.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Gold Rectangular Dress Watch, 1970s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Zurich, CH
This vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre rectangular dress watch is a masterclass in understated luxury and refined Swiss craftsmanship.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage men's Omega wristwatch is crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a sleek, refined design that reflects the understated elegance of mid-century Omega timepie...
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970 Jaeger-LeCoultre Club 18KT Gold Rectangular Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970 Jaeger-LeCoultre Club is housed in a 14.5mm x 21mm 18KT yellow gold rectangular case on a matching integrated textured bracelet.
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet YG Rectangular Manual Onyx Diamond 22mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Stone dials are notoriously difficult to maintain—especially in rectangular cuts where the corners are prone to stress fractures—yet this Onyx surface has survived in great shape.
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
