



Specifications
Description
The SÖNER Tank Royal Gold is a classic tank watch: a 24 x 34 mm rectangular case in 800HV hardened stainless steel with polished gold plating, 6 mm thick, with a porcelain white dial, Roman numerals, a hidden crown, a Swiss ETA 901.001 quartz movement with an 11-year battery, sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance, backed by a 10-year warranty.
"It’s not a copy of the past. It’s an evolution of the form."
/Freddie
Tank Royal is available for pre-order, with deliveries starting in December 2026 — in time for Christmas, whether it is for yourself or a loved one. We cover all import duties, so the price you see is the price you pay.
This is the beginning of a new chapter for SÖNER, the creation of our first ever classic Tank watch, the SÖNER Tank Royal Gold. A watch born from proportion, angles, and precision.
SÖNER Tank Royal Gold unites 1920s Art Deco elegance, the clean lines of modern Swedish design, and the precision of Swiss heritage. Gold was the metal of the Art Deco era, and on a Tank case it does something steel cannot: it warms the geometry without softening it.
Built like a watch. Inspired by a war machine
Look closely and you begin to see the details. The baton hands are broad, solid and sharply defined, resembling the silhouette of tank cannons. At exactly 12 o'clock, their alignment creates an especially striking impression: a single barrel pointing toward the top of the dial.
Even the numerals carry a unique choice. Almost every watch with Roman numerals, from Cartier to Patek Philippe, Rolex, Longines and most of the other top-tier houses, uses IIII at the 4 o'clock position rather than the grammatically correct IV, a convention chosen for visual balance against the VIII opposite it on the dial. The SÖNER Tank Royal Gold breaks from that convention and uses the true numeral, IV. It is one of the few watches on the market where the four reads exactly as Roman numerals should.
Then there is the case.
Its distinctive construction takes inspiration from the caterpillar tracks of a tank. The brancards, the vertical parallel case flanks, are deliberately rounded on the top and flat at the bottom, creating a visual profile reminiscent of the individual sections of a tank track. In gold, those alternating curves and flats catch the light in sequence, so the track pattern reads more clearly than it does in steel.
At the heart of the design is a detail you almost don't notice at first: the hidden crown.
By concealing the crown within the case architecture, the SÖNER Tank Royal Gold preserves an unusually clean and symmetrical silhouette. Nothing interrupts the armour-like geometry. From the front, the case becomes a single, disciplined form, much like the uninterrupted surfaces of an armoured vehicle.
And finally, the gun turret.
The raised upper structures draw inspiration from the gun turret of a tank. They frame the watch from above, giving the case its distinctive vertical architecture and completing the connection between the watch and the machine that inspired it.
The SÖNER Tank Royal Gold draws its character from elegance, engineering and Art Deco.
Specifications
- Case: 800HV hardened stainless steel with polished gold plating, 24 x 34 mm
- Movement: Swiss ETA 901.001 quartz, 11-year battery life
- Crystal: AR-coated sapphire
- Water resistance: 5 ATM, suitable for swimming and snorkelling
- Dial: White with Roman numerals, using the true IV rather than IIII
- Crown: Hidden within the case architecture
- Warranty: 10 years, international
SÖNER Tank Royal.
Wear the difference.
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Shipping, Tax & Warranty
Shipping
Free global shipping within 24 hours, fully insured and trackable on every parcel. Your tracking number is in your order confirmation email.
Warranty
Backed by a 10-year international warranty and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied, tell us within 30 days for a full refund.
Tax and duties
The price you see is the price you pay. All taxes and fees are included, with nothing further to pay on delivery. All import duties are covered by us, in every country we ship to.
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Specifications
Description
The SÖNER Tank Royal Gold is a classic tank watch: a 24 x 34 mm rectangular case in 800HV hardened stainless steel with polished gold plating, 6 mm thick, with a porcelain white dial, Roman numerals, a hidden crown, a Swiss ETA 901.001 quartz movement with an 11-year battery, sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance, backed by a 10-year warranty.
"It’s not a copy of the past. It’s an evolution of the form."
/Freddie
Tank Royal is available for pre-order, with deliveries starting in December 2026 — in time for Christmas, whether it is for yourself or a loved one. We cover all import duties, so the price you see is the price you pay.
This is the beginning of a new chapter for SÖNER, the creation of our first ever classic Tank watch, the SÖNER Tank Royal Gold. A watch born from proportion, angles, and precision.
SÖNER Tank Royal Gold unites 1920s Art Deco elegance, the clean lines of modern Swedish design, and the precision of Swiss heritage. Gold was the metal of the Art Deco era, and on a Tank case it does something steel cannot: it warms the geometry without softening it.
Built like a watch. Inspired by a war machine
Look closely and you begin to see the details. The baton hands are broad, solid and sharply defined, resembling the silhouette of tank cannons. At exactly 12 o'clock, their alignment creates an especially striking impression: a single barrel pointing toward the top of the dial.
Even the numerals carry a unique choice. Almost every watch with Roman numerals, from Cartier to Patek Philippe, Rolex, Longines and most of the other top-tier houses, uses IIII at the 4 o'clock position rather than the grammatically correct IV, a convention chosen for visual balance against the VIII opposite it on the dial. The SÖNER Tank Royal Gold breaks from that convention and uses the true numeral, IV. It is one of the few watches on the market where the four reads exactly as Roman numerals should.
Then there is the case.
Its distinctive construction takes inspiration from the caterpillar tracks of a tank. The brancards, the vertical parallel case flanks, are deliberately rounded on the top and flat at the bottom, creating a visual profile reminiscent of the individual sections of a tank track. In gold, those alternating curves and flats catch the light in sequence, so the track pattern reads more clearly than it does in steel.
At the heart of the design is a detail you almost don't notice at first: the hidden crown.
By concealing the crown within the case architecture, the SÖNER Tank Royal Gold preserves an unusually clean and symmetrical silhouette. Nothing interrupts the armour-like geometry. From the front, the case becomes a single, disciplined form, much like the uninterrupted surfaces of an armoured vehicle.
And finally, the gun turret.
The raised upper structures draw inspiration from the gun turret of a tank. They frame the watch from above, giving the case its distinctive vertical architecture and completing the connection between the watch and the machine that inspired it.
The SÖNER Tank Royal Gold draws its character from elegance, engineering and Art Deco.
Specifications
- Case: 800HV hardened stainless steel with polished gold plating, 24 x 34 mm
- Movement: Swiss ETA 901.001 quartz, 11-year battery life
- Crystal: AR-coated sapphire
- Water resistance: 5 ATM, suitable for swimming and snorkelling
- Dial: White with Roman numerals, using the true IV rather than IIII
- Crown: Hidden within the case architecture
- Warranty: 10 years, international
SÖNER Tank Royal.
Wear the difference.
Strap
FAQ
Shipping, Tax & Warranty
Shipping
Free global shipping within 24 hours, fully insured and trackable on every parcel. Your tracking number is in your order confirmation email.
Warranty
Backed by a 10-year international warranty and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied, tell us within 30 days for a full refund.
Tax and duties
The price you see is the price you pay. All taxes and fees are included, with nothing further to pay on delivery. All import duties are covered by us, in every country we ship to.

- Color
- Porcelain white
- Pattern
- Smooth
- Indices
- Roman numerals, true IV at four o'clock
- Hands
- Black baton
- Thickness
- 6 mmMeasured from the case back to the top of the glass. The thinner the case, the easier it slides under a shirt cuff.
- Dimensions
- 24 × 34 mmWidth × height of the case. Not sure how it fits your wrist? Compare all collections side by side further down.
- Material
- Polished gold-plated hardened 800HV steelSurgical steel resists corrosion and is kind to the skin. Hardened steel has a treated surface that resists scratches. PVD gold plating is a thin, durable layer bonded to the steel.
- Crown
- Hidden within the case architecture
- Back
- Screw-down, sealedThe case back screws down onto a seal, which keeps water and dust out.
- Serial Number
- Unique serial numberEvery watch has its own number, so it can be identified for service and warranty.
- Glass
- Sapphire with anti-reflective coatingSapphire is the hardest watch glass in common use, so keys and everyday knocks will not scratch it. The anti-reflective coating keeps the dial easy to read in sunlight.
- Water Resistance
- 5 ATM, snorkelling approved5 ATM is fine for hand washing, showers, swimming and snorkeling. 10 ATM is also approved for scuba diving. Never pull out the crown while the watch is wet.
- Movement
- ETA 901.001 (Swiss)The engine of the watch. Miyota (Japan), ETA and Sellita (Switzerland) build movements used by many established watch brands.
- Accuracy
- ±3 min/yearHow much the watch can gain or lose. Quartz is measured per month or year. An automatic is measured per day, which is normal for a mechanical watch.
- Functions
- Hr, MinHr = hour hand, Min = minute hand, Sec = seconds hand, Date = date window.
- Frequency
- 32 768 Hz32 768 Hz: the quartz crystal vibrates 32 768 times per second, which makes quartz very precise. 28 800 vph: the balance wheel beats 8 times per second, which gives the seconds hand its smooth sweep.
- Battery Life
- 11 yearsExpected life of the battery. Replacing it is a quick job at any watchmaker.
- Jewels
- 3Tiny synthetic rubies used as bearings where parts turn, to cut friction and wear. A quartz movement needs few or none, an automatic needs many.
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