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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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Rare DeLaneau High-Jewelry Diamond Tonneau Watch in 18k
By Delaneau
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare DeLaneau High-Jewelry Diamond Tonneau Watch – 1.60 CTW Round Brilliant Diamonds
Discover the pinnacle of Swiss "horlogerie bijouterie" with this magnificent DeLaneau diamond tim...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 an elegant vintage Baume & Mercier watch, featuring a stylish tonneau-shaped gold-pl...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Van Der Bauwede Genève "Spider" Diamond, Sapphire, and Aquamarine Tonneau Watch
By VAN DER BAUWEDE
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ideal for collectors of Van Der Bauwede watches or anyone seeking an unusual and elegant statement watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
By this time America was no longer manufacturing watches for domestic use. The Swiss had taken over watch production.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Rare 1940s Bulova Checkerboard Dial Wristwatch with Tonneau Case
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Wailea, HI
Housed in a beautifully preserved yellow gold-tone tonneau (barrel-shaped) case, the watch exudes refined mid-century elegance.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Tonneau Shape Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The classic chronograph by the sports watch company. This sophisticated wrist watch is done in the classic tonneau shape with the added feature of the da...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
