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Rotary GB05280/24 Cambridge Green Dial Bracelet Watch - W13185
Ref. GB05280/24
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At 28.6mm, the Cambridge sits at a size that reads as deliberately considered rather than merely small — close to the wrist, suited to a slender cuff, and scaled to let the emerald sunray dial do its work without competing for attention. The gradient across that dial shifts perceptibly under changing light, and the applied faceted indexes catch what the dial absorbs, which keeps the whole thing legible at a glance without relying on contrast alone. The hidden crown and the date window placed at six are both details that reward a second look: the first keeps the profile clean on the wrist, the second sits flush enough with the dial layout that it reads as part of the design rather than an afterthought.
- Reference
- GB05280/24
- Brand
- Rotary
- Case size
- 28.6mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Rectangular
- Dial
- Green
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,847), Stainless Steel Watches (3,197), Watches Under 37mm (1,704), Women's Watches (1,622), Rectangular & Square Watches (460) and Green Dial Watches (440).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 28.6mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Rotary GB05280/24 Cambridge Green Dial alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | GB05280/24 | 17497PR29GR | FS6170 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £175 | £189 |
| Case size | 28.6mm | 28mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs 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.
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