With its smooth curves, the tonneau, which means “barrel” in French, has endured since it was first introduced by Cartier back in 1906.


With its smooth curves, the tonneau, which means “barrel” in French, has endured since it was first introduced by Cartier back in 1906. We love its elegant Art Deco-inspired lines that work well on dials both big and small, and you really can’t go wrong with these latest versions.
Vanguard Lady, Franck Muller

Clockwise:
L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru rose gold watch, $32,000, Chopard
Evidenza stainless steel and diamonds watch on alligator strap, $3,250, Longines
Spirit of Big Bang King gold and white diamonds watch, $38,500, Hublot
Tonneau pink gold watch on alligator strap, $30,900, Cartier
Heritage 3661 white gold and diamonds watch on alligator strap, $48,000, Breguet
Limelight rose gold and diamonds watch, Piaget