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Rotary 1895 19.5mm Ladies Watch White
Ref. RLB10003/70
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At 19.5mm, this is a genuinely petite watch, its stainless steel case finished in yellow gold PVD with a domed mineral crystal. The white dial carries applied gold baton indices and gold hands, drawing on Art Deco archive designs from Rotary's back catalogue. The two-tone bracelet is the most considered element, built from interlocking links with subtle texturing throughout, and secured by a hidden butterfly clasp. A Seiko/Epson VC00 quartz movement sits inside, with 30m water resistance.
- Reference
- RLB10003/70
- Brand
- Rotary
- Case size
- 19.5mm
- Case thickness
- 6.7mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VC00
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
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 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,616), Watches Under 37mm (1,693), Women's Watches (1,593), Gold Watches (665) and Watch Price Drops (334).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Best of 2 retailers
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 19.5mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sits in the lower half of Rotary's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £159 on 30 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification | RLB10003/70 | 24000365 | ES5474 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £149 | £149 |
| Case size | 19.5mm | 20mm | 20mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
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 women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths at £149, against £159 at F.Hinds. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £149 and £159, today it's £149.
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