The famous Louis Cartier first introduced in 1906 the Tonneau-barrel shaped cases, where Tonneau in the french word for barrel. Just two years after the introduction of the famous Santos, the first men watch with a square shape.
THE TONNEAU Milestones
In 1906 Cartier is interrupting the tradition of pocket watches quite famous till now with the introduction of Tonneau.
in 1907 Cartier is women’s version that keeps the shape of the Tonneau case and add a sparkle with the amazing bracelets made from natural pearls, platinum and gold.
In 1911 Cartier is changing the way the lugs are connecting with the case and introduce the famous tube screws.
In 1924 in New York, Cartier is adopting a more girly approach that is reflected to its unique model that combines in the most absolute way the pearl bracelet with the pave diamonds on the case.
Moving one decades later the Tonneau collection comes back in 2004 with a model that personally brings me back a lot of memories of 1911. This specific model comes with a diamond bezel and a toile poudree strap.
In 2005 Cartier is introducing a unique men’s watch that is featuring a dual time zone.
In 2019 Cartier is coming back with two amazing models an updated design of the previous models and a skeleton dual time zone a certainly upgraded and beautiful version of the 2005 model.
Want to learn more about Cartier History? Check out our article that describes how everything started.
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