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Rotary RLB10053/01 1895 Two Tone Bracelet Watch - W64230
Ref. RLB10053/01
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Stepping up in Rotary's range
The 1895 line takes its name from the year Rotary was founded, and the tonneau case here is a deliberate reach back to that era, when shaped cases were the norm rather than a revival. At 28.4mm it reads as jewellery on the wrist — not aggressively small, but worn closer to the wrist than a round case of similar width would sit, and the two-tone bracelet keeps the proportions coordinated rather than letting the case float. The satin white dial with Roman numerals and sword hands is legible at a glance and unhurried in its references. The case inscription is the detail that registers in daily wear: not decorative in the abstract, but a mark that gives the piece the feel of something chosen rather than bought off a shelf.
- Reference
- RLB10053/01
- Brand
- Rotary
- Case size
- 28.4mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- 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 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,797), Watches Under 37mm (1,684), Women's Watches (1,609), Gold Watches (689) and Tonneau & Cushion Watches (127).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 28.4mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Rotary RLB10053/01 1895 Two Tone alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RLB10053/01 | 97P150 | AR11468 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £179 | £179 |
| Case size | 28.4mm | 28mm | 28mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | 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?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
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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