The tonneau-style watch case, introduced in the early 20th century, has a rich history rooted in innovation and elegance. Named after the French word for “barrel,” the case has a distinctive shape with curved sides and a rounded form, mimicking the silhouette of a wine barrel. The style emerged as a departure from the traditional round and square cases, offering...read more
The tonneau-style watch case, introduced in the early 20th century, has a rich history rooted in innovation and elegance. Named after the French word for “barrel,” the case has a distinctive shape with curved sides and a rounded form, mimicking the silhouette of a wine barrel. The style emerged as a departure from the traditional round and square cases, offering something more avant-garde and refined. This shape soon became a symbol of luxury and individuality, favored for its ability to enhance the wrist’s natural curves. Today, the tonneau case remains a hallmark of horological creativity, representing both tradition and timeless elegance in watch design. Stauer brings this storied design to you today with a guilloche black faced timepiece and 2 internal complications. A sixty second internal dial and a 24 hour dial. And because we don’t believe in inflation, we have priced a dual complication watch lower today than ever before.
