2.1368 ROTARY “TV-SCREEN” TONNEAU, INTEGRATED BRACELET, SWISS 1970s

A striking 1970s Rotary wristwatch combining a blue TV-screen dial, substantial stainless steel tonneau case and original integrated bracelet. Its broad geometric surfaces and continuous case-to-bracelet construction give the watch a confident, architectural presence that is unmistakably characteristic of 1970s industrial design. The substantial steel construction gives the watch a pleasantly solid weight and reassuring presence on the wrist.

The proportions work especially well on the wrist. Although the case measures a moderate 35.5 mm across, the wide 24 mm bracelet and almost lugless construction make the watch feel considerably more substantial. The bracelet does not simply attach to the case: it forms part of the overall design, creating one continuous steel object from clasp to dial.

The blue dial provides the visual focus, changing from dark navy to a brighter metallic blue depending on the light. Applied steel markers, broad hands and the framed date aperture create a clean, functional composition without distracting from the strong case architecture.

Specifications

• Brand: Rotary
• Model: “TV-Screen” Tonneau
• Year: 1970s
• Movement: AS calibre 1950/51, mechanical manual-wind, 17 jewels
• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date
• Case: Stainless steel tonneau case
• Caseback: Stainless steel screw-down caseback
• Crystal: Shaped TV-screen acrylic crystal
• Dial: Blue satin-finish dial
• Indices: Applied silver-steel baton markers
• Hands: Steel hands with central seconds
• Date: Framed date aperture at 3 o’clock
• Bracelet: Original integrated solid stainless steel bracelet
• Clasp: Folding clasp with micro-adjustment
• Water resistance: No water resistance warranty

Servicing and Warranty

• Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop
• Mechanics in full working order
• 12-month movement warranty
• Warranty Terms and Conditions
• No water resistance warranty