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What's your favourite square / rectangular watch - and why are there not more of them?
Watches of a myriad shapes have existed since pretty much the times of Cartier trying to make flying a less deadly experience for his friend Santos Dumont by making sure he at least did not fumble around with a pocket watch.
Still, square and rectangular watches seem to remain a left field choice, with hardly any significant volumes changing hands - the exceptions confirming the rule being the JLC Reverso, Cartier Tank and GP Vintage 1945 (did I miss something?).
Almost any manufacturer makes one or two - as evidenced in Damjan’s WS Thread earlier this year (here: www.watchprosite.com
if you think it’s hip to be square).
if you think it’s hip to be square).
So what makes most watch buyers primarily reach for a round one? And what’s your favourite square / rectangular watch?
While I have no plausible answer to the first question, I do have a favourite 
Earlier this year - on what is possibly to go down in history as the most famous table cloth of 2017 - I noticed a watch that knocked me flat completely. Speaking of the Kari Voutilainen Chronometre 27 - a square regulator that one could tell to be his creation from a mile away.
Earlier this year - on what is possibly to go down in history as the most famous table cloth of 2017 - I noticed a watch that knocked me flat completely. Speaking of the Kari Voutilainen Chronometre 27 - a square regulator that one could tell to be his creation from a mile away. 
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What's your favourite square / rectangular watch - and why are there not more of them?
Watches of a myriad shapes have existed since pretty much the times of Cartier trying to make flying a less deadly experience for his friend Santos Dumont by making sure he at least did not fumble around with a pocket watch. Still, square and rectangular ...
Thanks!
I will add a better picture tomorrow - seems I already erased it from my phone, so need to fire up the computer But truly fascinating - at least to my eyes...
Effective dial size.
I have a square watch (IWC) and I like the way it looks, but there is no escaping the fact that watch hands move in a circle. When I look at the part of the dial that actually is involved in reading the time, it is quite small. Thus, I get relatively litt...
Some more sleep...
And I suppose I would have figured that aspect out for myself Good point, well made! Thanks!
I do have a soft spot for square watches .
Here is one of them , my CvdK Also my Urwerk is a kind of square watch There are also brands that primeraly make tonneau cases (RM , FM etc) and i do love that cases as well but must admit that most of my watches do have a round case . ...
Simply wow!
The Urwerk - great as it is - is something we occasionally see here The CvdK in this version is new to me Really like both! Thanks for joining in
Thanks it sure is a nice and a bit different watch from the brand .
I also have one with a black dail too .
I consider Voutilainen one of the greatest Watchmakers of the century, and I love his creations. The Chronometre 27 is magnificent, but unfortunately for me, on my wrist, it's too big.
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful square cases, is that of the original Daniel Roth (those of the early 90s designed by Roth in person) and the case that creates today with the JDN brand. ...
Some really interesting pieces!
Thanks for adding these Even if not quite square they are just delectable!
You know, I still have so many things to learn in our beautiful horological world 😁
Yours are really beautiful and impressive. Best wishes Alkiro
There are more if you look in vintage world
and did I said I like square watches in all colours and even round in square rectangular as well It's hip to be square Cheers D ...
Very nice, Damjan! :)
Certainly quite some options in the vintage world... thinking if I should get my first square - will know later this month
Agreed!
Here's mine... My twin! And this longines... And with rectangular movement too! Best Jev ...
True :)
Hence I changed the title I meant both anyway but thanks for pointing it out!
Never seen the square watch from Kari. Fabulous!
The favourite square (tonneau) Watch I’ve ever owned is the GO Senator Karee Perpetual (now living with my brother). ...
And IMHO...
The nicest of all the square GO PCs (Art might disagree) Thanks for playing, Bounce781!
One rectangular & a couple of squarish
Hi Having something with straight lines instead of curves has a different appeal. I've got one of the obvious choices Despite its rectangular shape - there's an awful lot of curves present! A couple of my squarish watches - predictably both alarms. Omega ...
Thanks JML!
I like the Nomos Tetra but know that it would go to my wife within minutes
I do :)
Also because it is a very nice watch - and one of those that are working quite well for their makers
Superb trio!
I have to say the Omega I really like for the jumping hour but it’s the Karree shape that appeals to me even more
Shame on AP
Every time I remember they're no longer manufacturing Edward Piguet's line I blame them for this strategy.
Likely, but I don't think millenary is blockbuster
They changed strategy. But they could have re designed it
I believe that could well be the difficulty with AP...
The RO/ROO are all conquering - at least outside of the haute horlogerie range - so the other products have it difficult to compete for resources, no matter if good...
I need to squint a bit to see the middle one as square ;)
Three great pieces, Padj - and a sixth watch crate on order? Thanks for showing your beauties!
It started out square but someone pinched it at the top and bottom.
6 crates are indeed available.
Evening!
There's a lot more regular models then one would realize at first. I'm showing just some of my favorite ones. Not my personal watches but all pictures taken By 1926. Cartier Cintree curvex XL size,Nautilus,Reverso,Cellini Prince,ALS Cabaret (unfortunatel...
Nope - more of us!
Especially like that the dial and movement finish match on the various versions
Thanks for your additions, Roberto!
I never would have considered Nautilus to be in that category but perhaps you are right. Very much like both the Prince and Cabaret but both have been discontinued and produced in much smaller numbers than their round cousins Hope for a return of both!
Humm, this Lange Cabaret pink gold / Black dial is really gorgeous
Best wishes Alkiro
I'm totally with you Brauner. WG is so much more versatile.
And Cellini are great watches !
some great watches here.
the KV is of course a stunning one. I think too of the PP Gondolo's in their various versions but for me the icon remains the Reverso of which I have two (my wife also has two) and I've sold a few over the years. A brand worth looking at is Lang & Heyne -...
Two lovely 1945s and a mystery Tiffany...
Can you tell us more about it, Brauner? The sapphire dial 1945 is definitely one of my favourites from the line, moderate visibility or not Thanks for joining in!
Interesting timing!
Of course my vote goes to TAG Heuer with the Monaco, IMO the most iconic square watch...ever. For me, the Monaco LS is a beefier, more substantial interpretation of the original Monaco. IMO, it's a great dresser and unique. Speaking of square, my wife has...
Thank for chiming in ,Todd!
The Monaco is a classic for sure! I possibly live in a skewed environment. In our company and business environment there are very many people wearing TAG Heuers, albeit almost exclusively Carreras - have nt seen a Monaco live (outside of a watch shop) for...
Here's the one I'm getting my wife.
Out of production but I was able to track one down pre-owned. It's exactly what she wanted. ...
Very nice!
Is the case on the time only models a tad smaller, or is it just my impression? Lucky wife btw.
39mm indeed...
However, I believe Monaco LS and V4s are 40-41mm case...and certainly thicker.
The brands produce round watches because they are easier to sell
Except the Reverso and the Tank, it is very complex, even for Patek, to sell rectangular (squared is even worse) watches. It is a matter of taste from the clients. Lange doesn't have any non-round watch in its catalogue anymore. Fx
Thanks Forevsta!
I do fully agree there, just wonder why we prefer round ones. The usable real estate theory is certainly a good point, maybe there are psychological reasons, too. I guess no great renaissance of rectangular or square watches is to be expected and I can ce...
My Rectangular Patek 5105
I have been searching for this watch for a long time and finally bought it without ever seeing it in metal. It surprises me with the elegant shape and size. Feels perfect on my wrist and I really love the watch ...