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Rotary B05096/05/D Bracelet Watch - W64127
Ref. B05096/05/D
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Stepping up in Rotary's range
Twelve diamonds set at the hour markers is the detail that places this in Rotary's Contemporary line — a range built around dressed-up dials that wear through the week rather than sitting in a drawer for occasions. The sunray finish on the blue dial means the colour shifts with the light, reading deeper or brighter depending on the angle, with the diamonds catching whatever is around them. At 32mm the case sits neatly without dominating the wrist, and 7.7mm of thickness keeps it flat enough to move comfortably under a cuff. The three-link bracelet in rose gold PVD carries the same tone as the case, so the whole piece reads as one considered object rather than components assembled together.
- Reference
- B05096/05/D
- Brand
- Rotary
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Rose gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Rotary
Moise Dreyfuss started Rotary in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1895. Within a generation his sons Georges and Sylvain had opened a London office and begun exporting to Britain, which turned out to be the decision that defined the company: Britain became, and remains, Rotary's most important market.
The winged wheel logo arrived in 1925 and has barely changed since. It became familiar enough in British high streets that the brand is widely taken for British, despite the Swiss origin.
Rotary supplied watches to the British Army, and the wartime and post-war association gave it a foothold in a market where an affordable, dependable Swiss watch was exactly what most buyers wanted.
The family held the company for over a century, making it for a long time the oldest family-owned Swiss watchmaker still trading. Ownership passed to Hong Kong's Citychamp in 2014, and in February 2025 to the UK's Peers Hardy Group.
The modern range sits at the accessible end — quartz and automatic dress watches, divers and chronographs, with the Henley, Windsor and Legacy lines carrying the collection.
- 1895
- Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds by Moise Dreyfuss.
- 1920s
- Georges and Sylvain Dreyfuss begin exporting to Britain.
- 1925
- The winged wheel logo is introduced.
- 2014
- Acquired by Citychamp after more than a century in family hands.
- 2025
- Bought by the UK's Peers Hardy Group.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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| Specification | B05096/05/D |  AR1779 |  BU10113 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £139 | £139 | £149 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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