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What is a tonneau-shaped watch?

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What is a tonneau-shaped watch?
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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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Watch with Flawless Original Dial From 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shaped METAL
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco 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

Breitling Stainless Steel Tonneau Shape Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Chronograph METAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Tavannes Tonneau Sterling Silver Porcelain Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Tavannes Antique Watch from 1910 – a true embodiment of timeless elegance
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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