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What is a tonneau-shaped watch?
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A tonneau-shaped watch has a rectangular shape that’s bowed outward at the long sides. The word tonneau is a French word meaning barrel, which is a fairly apt description of a tonneau watch silhouette. Find a collection of vintage and modern tonneau watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Baume & Mercier Gold-Plated Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Strap
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Description
Vintage Baume & Mercier Gold-Plated Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Strap
This is
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Tonneau Watch 18K Rose Gold, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Cartier Tonneau reference 2850K in 18K rose gold with a silver guilloche roman numeral
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Patek Philippe Tonneau Watch 18KT Yellow Gold – Manual Wind
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
27MM tonneau-shaped case crafted in solid 18KT yellow gold. The silver dial is fitted with black
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shaped
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rare 1940s Bulova Checkerboard Dial Wristwatch with Tonneau Case
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Wailea, HI
-tone tonneau (barrel-shaped) case, the watch exudes refined mid-century elegance.
The watch features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
