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Rotary GS03021/05 Aviator Chronograph Blue Strap Watch - W13262
Ref. GS03021/05
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The slide rule bezel places this squarely in the tradition of the pilot's chronograph — a tool watch heritage that ran through the cockpits of the mid-twentieth century before becoming the template for a certain kind of bold, purposeful wristwatch. Rotary's interpretation leans into the brief without apology: the case is large enough that the bezel's logarithmic scale is actually readable, and the serrated edge gives fingers something to grip when working calculations rather than merely decorating the profile. On the wrist, 46mm reads as a statement of intent, but the blue dial manages the size well — the chronograph subdials and date window at five o'clock are laid out with enough breathing room that the watch never feels cluttered despite everything it carries. The genuine leather strap ties the colour story together without demanding a matching uniform.
- Reference
- GS03021/05
- Brand
- Rotary
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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 (4,797), Stainless Steel Watches (3,166), Chronograph Watches (1,207), Leather Strap Watches (1,045), Blue Dial Watches (872) and Watches 44mm and Over (858).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Rotary's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
Rotary GS03021/05 Aviator alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | GS03021/05 | AR11324 | 1710649 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £155 | £152 | £159 |
| Case size | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone 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?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
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 men'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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