Rectangular watches

**Peter franks** · 17th October 2021, 13:06

I have suddenly become interested in rectangular watches...just wondering what people have? And opinions welcome of course!
I know the usual suspects are cartier and jlc but are there any others out there worth a look..
Longines have just updated their la dolce vita line which look good for a reasonable price.

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**Peter franks** · 17th October 2021, 13:08

This is the longines for info

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**SimonK** · 17th October 2021, 13:19

Dunhill Facet - this is the limited edition produced for the millennium

Also have a vintage LIP T18 which I wear sometimes

**Mick P** · 17th October 2021, 13:40

I have just started looking at rectangular watches and the best bet is either a Rolex Cellini Prince which is a modern out of production version of the famous Rolex Prince prevalent during the Art Deco period or a Patek Gondola. You won't go wrong with either. Google is, as usual, your friend.

**J J Carter** · 17th October 2021, 21:04

Monaco Calibre 11 is the only rectangular I have

**stowaJLCfan** · 17th October 2021, 21:39

Have had loads from vintage to new, vintage are cheaper but can be quite small.

Currently have a steel Zenith Port Royal Elite and a pink gold Longines Evidenza.

**gaurav_tzuk** · 17th October 2021, 21:52

JLC Reverso surely?

Edit: sorry read your post too quickly!

Something whacky like a franck muller?

**pete-r** · 17th October 2021, 22:02

Zenith port royal open is a huge slice of value, often coveted one

**VinceR** · 18th October 2021, 08:21

I have a Gevril Avenue of Americas, not sure why I like this watch so much, I just do!

**Mr Curta** · 22nd October 2021, 22:48

**Mr Curta** · 22nd October 2021, 22:42

**Robsmck** · 18th October 2021, 08:37

My only rectangular, longest owned and oldest watch.

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**Mr Curta** · 22nd October 2021, 22:51

**leo1790** · 18th October 2021, 08:51

Glashutte original seventies chronograph. Love everything about it, got to be on the bracelet though.

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**I a n** · 21st October 2021, 18:54

Originally Posted by leo1790

Glashutte original seventies chronograph. Love everything about it, got to be on the bracelet though.

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Yes!
(Although I prefer a 3 hander TBH)

**Mr Curta** · 22nd October 2021, 22:53

**trident-7** · 23rd October 2021, 20:21

Originally Posted by Mr Curta

Yay!

**Peter franks** · 24th October 2021, 00:51

Originally Posted by trident-7

Yay!

What does the number on the plaque on the edge of the case signify?
Lovely watch...

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**Mick P** · 24th October 2021, 09:03

This is the shape I am angling for.

This along with the Explorer1 and the Freccione would be enough for me.

https://www.chrono24.es/patekphilipp...id14439913.htm

I think it is just perfect.

**trident-7** · 24th October 2021, 09:22

Originally Posted by Peter franks

What does the number on the plaque on the edge of the case signify?
Lovely watch...

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It’s the serial number of the megaquartz module/movement within.

Matching serial number…still running & still extremely accurate after 45 years.

The movement is rectangular too..

**ALindsay** · 18th October 2021, 08:51

PP Gondolo

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**greasemonkey** · 18th October 2021, 09:07

enjoying this Rado at the moment..

**Dr.f** · 18th October 2021, 09:09

Need to see a reverso

**greasemonkey** · 18th October 2021, 09:13

another long time favorite Dunhill dunhillion.

**vortex89** · 18th October 2021, 09:20

Fears archival - available with small seconds and without, new old stock movements.

True gilt dials, true to original size. Simply stunning

**Cat7** · 23rd October 2021, 20:36

Very very nice gents, can’t be many of those two around these days!!

**Robsmck** · 18th October 2021, 09:18

Originally Posted by ALindsay

PP Gondolo

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That is just lovely

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**ALindsay** · 18th October 2021, 09:17

Another Reverso - 976

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**jacinabox** · 18th October 2021, 09:56

I like my rectangular watches, I like them a lot.

Find myself reaching probably more than my conventionally shaped watches.

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**levkov** · 18th October 2021, 11:08

Having grown up in the 80's, seeing my dad wearing a 70's TV screen Raketa, I've always had a thing for rectangular / TV screen shaped watches.
BTW, does TV screen count as rectangular?

This one i don't own yet, but i'm eyeing with it. I can already see myself with it as a comforting piece once the Big Blue goes:

**SimonK** · 18th October 2021, 11:36

Not forgetting Ed Straker's (my boss here at S.H.A.D.O. HQ) Certina

**monogroover** · 18th October 2021, 13:39

Off topic, but - someone on the UFO page on Facebook made a wonderful 3D model of that office that you can spin a virtual camera round in a browser; scroll to the bottom of this page:

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Q...FDeXPywUvRz1Rk

**brownip** · 18th October 2021, 13:56

It just so happens that I'm wearing this chunk of 70's rectangularness today. Curved caseback makes if very comfortable to wear.

Regards

Ian

**Kingstepper** · 19th October 2021, 00:06

Originally Posted by SimonK

Not forgetting Ed Straker's (my boss here at S.H.A.D.O. HQ) Certina

That's interesting - don't see many landscape format watches.

**emmm** · 18th October 2021, 21:24

I fancied a Reverso but went for a Cellini Prince; the only Rolex with a display back:

**jazzman** · 19th October 2021, 03:06

Bulova makes 2 models in their Frank Sinatra collection with quartz movmt. Not to expensive

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**reggie747** · 19th October 2021, 05:30

My humble Seiko

**zelig** · 19th October 2021, 08:58

Many moons ago I owned this Oris Miles...

Sold it on SC - so may still be in the TZ community.

z

**Yorkshiremadmick** · 21st October 2021, 16:38

Originally Posted by zelig

Many moons ago I owned this Oris Miles...

Sold it on SC - so may still be in the TZ community.

z

Wow that’s a nice Oris
Never seen or heard of it.

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**Gav** · 19th October 2021, 13:08

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**markrlondon** · 19th October 2021, 13:21

^^^ Well that's different. Is that an ostrich leather dial?

**Gav** · 19th October 2021, 14:13

Originally Posted by markrlondon

^^^ Well that's different. Is that an ostrich leather dial?

It’s Burl wood. There are a few models with wood dials.

**jwg663** · 19th October 2021, 15:03

One of my favourite, 'What were they thinking of?' rectangular watches -

**monogroover** · 19th October 2021, 19:27

Originally Posted by jwg663

One of my favourite, 'What were they thinking of?' rectangular watches -

Bezel looks like it might be a bit stiff to turn.

**markrlondon** · 21st October 2021, 21:16

Originally Posted by Gav

It’s Burl wood. There are a few models with wood dials.

Thanks. Even more interesting than a leather dial.

**champagne_james** · 20th October 2021, 22:59

Originally Posted by Gav

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These old Cellini models are stunning.

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**greasemonkey** · 21st October 2021, 09:16

another of mine,9ct gold omega from 1966..

**redmonaco** · 21st October 2021, 11:56

A few of mine I have owned over the years

**GMT2** · 21st October 2021, 15:36

Rolex Cellini Prince 5433/9. This model was produced from 2005-2015. The Prince line came in 4 different versions, this being the white gold model. The only Rolex line to have a sapphire caseback and unusually for Rolex a highly decorated movement.

**Peter franks** · 19th October 2021, 18:54

I thought this thread was going to be tumbleweed to be honest, im glad its got some traction!!
Lots of different options which is good although some offerings are more square than rectangular

I'm totally down the rabbit hole now and considering watches i would never have looked at before!!
Strange hobby

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