{"product_id":"rotary-electro-gold-plated-swiss-made-gent-s-watch-full-set-1997-fully-tested-and-working-100-00","title":"Rotary Electro Gold Plated Swiss Made Gent’s Watch Full Set 1997 (Fully Tested and Working)- £100.00","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eWow… what an incredible survivor this is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThis stunning Rotary Electro Gold Plated Swiss Made Gent’s Watch is quite simply like stepping back into 1997. Finding one of these is difficult enough, but finding one complete with its original Rotary presentation box, original guarantee booklets, spare links and even the original Argos purchase invoice dated 09\/09\/1997 is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eThe original purchase receipt shows this watch retailed at £129.00 in 1997 which was serious money for a dress watch at the time. When you consider the condition, originality and completeness of this set nearly 30 years later, this becomes a genuinely collectible vintage Rotary piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eThe classic two-tone steel and gold plated bracelet design gives this watch a timeless elegant appearance that still looks incredibly stylish today. The clean white dial with gold baton hour markers, date window and distinctive blue cabochon style crown creates a sophisticated understated luxury look that Rotary became famous for during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eThis is a true “time capsule” example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eThe watch retains its original bracelet currently sized at approximately 19cm and comes with spare links taking the fitment comfortably to over 20cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eA superb opportunity to own a wonderfully preserved full set vintage Rotary with provenance and original sales history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1avh300\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eRotary Swiss Made Gent’s Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rk4i92\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eElectro Gold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wus4pr\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eSwiss Quartz Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1np8s4n\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eOriginal Two Tone Bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ugzh8\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e36mm Case Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nkhxvk\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eApprox 19cm Bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b3il5i\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eSpare Links Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ij6li\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eFits Over 20cm With Spare Links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k0u84m\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eDate Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jtwa8v\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eStainless Steel Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w9egwh\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eOriginal Rotary Presentation Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e8pf7b\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eOriginal Rotary Papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fgsl0l\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eOriginal 1997 Argos Purchase Invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rqqhkv\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eFully Tested and Working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hajq9\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eVintage 1997 Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1o9sndk\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eThis watch is presented in very good vintage condition for its age and is an exceptionally honest original example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eThe dial is beautifully clean and has aged wonderfully. The hands and hour markers remain in lovely condition and the watch has fantastic vintage wrist presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eThe case and bracelet show age related wear and surface marks consistent with careful use over nearly three decades. There is wear to parts of the gold plating around the bezel and bracelet as shown in the pictures, but importantly this has not taken away from the overall appearance and originality of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eThe bracelet clasp operates correctly and the watch is running well having been fully tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eThe original Rotary box, guarantee booklets, spare links and especially the original Argos purchase receipt massively elevate this watch from a standard vintage Rotary into a genuine collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003ePlease study our pictures carefully as they form part of our description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003eWhere could you honestly find another complete example like this?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"authentictime.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53916129001813,"sku":"SKU-1863","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2558\/5237\/files\/IMG-8940.heic?v=1778666472","url":"https:\/\/authentictimecouk.com\/products\/rotary-electro-gold-plated-swiss-made-gent-s-watch-full-set-1997-fully-tested-and-working-100-00","provider":"authentictime.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}