The first Tonneau replica watch was born in 1906, which helped to challenge the tradition of round pocket watches back in the days. Aimed to fit well on the wrist, the case was designed to curve slightly with the dial shaped in between a rectangle and an oval.
The “vis armurier” tube screws adorning the lugs was a strong point of design to further enhance its avant-garde aesthetic in the early 1900s. Paired with a leather strap, its true beauty was underlined with the juxtaposition of precious and natural materials.
Inspired by Tank Étanche, Tank à Vis was launched in 2001 with rounded case sides and bezel studs with screws. The dual time zone complication, a complication seen on Cartier Tank Cintrée or Tonneau Replica, was different on Tank à Vis with one movement and a crown to wind the watch and set the times.
The first Tonneau watch was born in 1906, which helped to challenge the tradition of round pocket watches back in the days. Aimed to fit well on the wrist, the case was designed to curve slightly with the dial shaped in between a rectangle and an oval.
The Cartier Replica“vis armurier” tube screws adorning the lugs was a strong point of design to further enhance its avant-garde aesthetic in the early 1900s. Paired with a leather strap, its true beauty was underlined with the juxtaposition of precious and natural materials.
