Description
Title: Vintage 1960s Rotary Swiss "Space Age" Stainless Steel mechanical Watch
Description: Up for sale is an excellent example of a vintage Rotary Swiss watch, featuring the quintessential "Space Age" design popular in the 1960s. This timepiece boasts a stunning radium-style dial with baton markers and luminous hands, housed within a unique tonneau-shaped case. It is paired with its original, highly flexible expandable bracelet, making it a comfortable and stylish piece of horological history.
Key Features:
Brand & Origin: Rotary, made in Switzerland.
Style: Distinctive "Space Age" / Tonneau shape case and integrated expandable bracelet.
Dial: Beautiful silver-tone radium dial with applied baton hour markers and matching luminous sword-style hands. The iconic "ROTARY SWISS" logo is present at the 3 o'clock position.
Case & Material: Polished and brushed stainless steel case with a domed crystal (likely Hesalite). The winding crown is functional and located at the 3 o'clock position.
Bracelet: The original stainless steel expandable bracelet is in great condition. Its total length is approximately 36cm (14 inches), allowing it to comfortably fit a wide range of wrist sizes.
Movement: A reliable Swiss-made mechanical movement. The watch is currently running and keeping good time. Please note that as a vintage mechanical watch, its accuracy can be adjusted by a qualified watchmaker.
Condition Report:
This watch presents beautifully for its age and shows attractive wear consistent with a lifetime of use.
Case: The stainless steel case has a lovely patina, with some light scratching and hairline marks on the polished surfaces, which adds to its vintage character. There is minor tarnish visible around the edge of the bezel.
Crystal: The domed crystal is intact but shows some minor scratches. No cracks or chips are present.
Dial & Hands: The radium dial is clean and clear, with no significant rust or deterioration. The lume on the hands and markers has aged to a pleasant cream color. All text is sharp and legible.
Bracelet: The expandable strap works perfectly, flexing smoothly. It shows normal wear.
Condition: Used
Delivery option: Delivery
Location: SA15
Category: Watches
Description: Up for sale is an excellent example of a vintage Rotary Swiss watch, featuring the quintessential "Space Age" design popular in the 1960s. This timepiece boasts a stunning radium-style dial with baton markers and luminous hands, housed within a unique tonneau-shaped case. It is paired with its original, highly flexible expandable bracelet, making it a comfortable and stylish piece of horological history.
Key Features:
Brand & Origin: Rotary, made in Switzerland.
Style: Distinctive "Space Age" / Tonneau shape case and integrated expandable bracelet.
Dial: Beautiful silver-tone radium dial with applied baton hour markers and matching luminous sword-style hands. The iconic "ROTARY SWISS" logo is present at the 3 o'clock position.
Case & Material: Polished and brushed stainless steel case with a domed crystal (likely Hesalite). The winding crown is functional and located at the 3 o'clock position.
Bracelet: The original stainless steel expandable bracelet is in great condition. Its total length is approximately 36cm (14 inches), allowing it to comfortably fit a wide range of wrist sizes.
Movement: A reliable Swiss-made mechanical movement. The watch is currently running and keeping good time. Please note that as a vintage mechanical watch, its accuracy can be adjusted by a qualified watchmaker.
Condition Report:
This watch presents beautifully for its age and shows attractive wear consistent with a lifetime of use.
Case: The stainless steel case has a lovely patina, with some light scratching and hairline marks on the polished surfaces, which adds to its vintage character. There is minor tarnish visible around the edge of the bezel.
Crystal: The domed crystal is intact but shows some minor scratches. No cracks or chips are present.
Dial & Hands: The radium dial is clean and clear, with no significant rust or deterioration. The lume on the hands and markers has aged to a pleasant cream color. All text is sharp and legible.
Bracelet: The expandable strap works perfectly, flexing smoothly. It shows normal wear.
Condition: Used
Delivery option: Delivery
Location: SA15
Category: Watches
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Vintage 1960s Rotary Swiss ""Space Age"" Stainless Steel mechanical Watch
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Starting Price
£16
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Aug 10, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTMultiple sites, United Kingdom
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