Favre Leuba Sandoz Tank

Description

A rare relic from a time when Swiss watchmakers werent afraid to blend elegance with experiment, this Favre-Leuba Sandoz Tank is a distinctive piece with dual heritage. Likely dating back to the 1940s50s, the watch carries the design language of the Art Deco era with its curved rectangular (tonneau) case and bold Arabic numerals.

The dial has aged into a creamy parchment tone, with visible hairline cracks and wear that add character rather than take away from it. Its sub-seconds dial at 6 oclock is neatly bordered, and the blued-steel hands remain beautifully intact. The co-branded Favre-Leuba x Sandoz signature is rare and speaks to collaborative efforts within Swiss manufacturing circles of the time.

Powered by a manually wound mechanical movement, this tank-style piece wears compact on the wrist but carries undeniable presence. The expandable steel bracelet is likely a later pairing, adding a bit of functional flair.

Key Features

• Model: Favre-Leuba Sandoz Tank

• Movement: Manual wind (Swiss mechanical)

• Case Shape: Tonneau / Curved rectangular

• Case Material: Stainless steel

• Dial: Cream-toned with visible patina and sub-seconds at 6 oclock

• Hands: Blued-steel leaf hands

• Numerals: Black Arabic numerals

• Crystal: Domed acrylic

• Bracelet: Stainless steel expandable (likely aftermarket)

• Era: Circa 1940s50s

• Origin: Swiss Made

• Condition: Vintage visible dial wear, fully intact hands and crown