DuBois 1785 – Grande Tonneau A tribute to the Art Deco era
Height 51, Wight 35 mm
Silver-plated dial
Automatic movement Cal. Eta 2824
24-month warranty
Estimated valuet: CHF 2'500 bis 3'000
IN THE GLORY DAYS OF THE PAST
With the 'Grande Tonneau', a watch from the 2000s, DuBois pays homage to the famous 'Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs' design exhibition held in Paris in 1925.
The artistic style of the time, shaped by the trends of the era, would later become world-famous as “Art Deco”. Wristwatches of that era were also subject to fashion trends, and watch brands quickly adapted to changing demands. This led to the creation of the tonneau shape, among other things.
The tonneau design's enormous success is attributed to the fact that, despite its unusual and striking shape, it retained a harmonious connection to the traditional round watch.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
CASE, DIAL AND HANDS
- Case: Stainless steel
- Length: 51 mm
- Width: 13mm
- Height: 14 mm
- Glas: Saphire crystal
- Dial: Silvered dial
- Numerals: Arabic numerals
MOVEMENT
- Cal. ETA 2824
- Automatic movement
- 24,800 A/h
- Jewels: 25
- Power reserve: 38 hours
- Water-resistant: 3 ATM
- Sapphire crystal case back offers a clear view of the automatic calibre
FUNCTIONS
- Open balance wheel
- Hour, minute and second hands in the centre
STRAP AND BUCKLE
- Strap: Black leather in crocodile style
- Buckle: Stainless steel
ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENT
This document from the 2000s was used to sell this DuBois et fils Tonneau watch.