
Rotary
ActiveBritish watch brand founded in Switzerland in 1895, offering Swiss-made and Japanese-movement timepieces.
Rotary Watches was established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Moise Dreyfuss in 1895. Family members began exporting to the UK in the 1920s, making it one of Britain's most successful watch brands. The 'winged wheel' logo was introduced in 1925. Rotary became the official watch supplier for the British Army in 1940. The company offers both Swiss-made timepieces and more affordable collections with Japanese movements. In 2006, Rotary was elected as one of the UK's CoolBrands. The brand is known for its unique 'Revelation' reversible watch design featuring two movements and faces. In 2021, Rotary was acquired by Hong Kong-based Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group. In February 2025, Rotary was acquired by the UK-based Peers Hardy Group.
QUICK FACTS
BRAND TYPE
Watch BrandPRICE SEGMENT
Entry LevelMOVEMENT TYPES
MANUFACTURING
AssemblerSPECIALIZATIONS
HEADQUARTERS
London, United KingdomOWNERSHIP
1895 Moise Dreyfuss
2021 Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group
2025 Peers Hardy Group