The Shape That Never Goes Out Of Style

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

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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.

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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