For sale we have a charming 1970s Rotary 9ct gold ring watch. It has the silver dial with applied hour markers and lance style hands. It has the swooping tri band to either side. Inside is a recently serviced Rotary calibre 560, 17 jewel hand wound movement.
 
It is a size ‘M’. It measures 25mm high in total, rising 6.75mm high above the finger. At the widest point, it measures 21.75mm wide. The head measures 14.8mm wide and 20.5mm long.
 
A beautiful and well-proportioned ring, for either a gent or a woman. The oval top has the tri banded ribbed design to either side. The dial is a silver tone, with applied gold tone applied alternating Arabic and rectangular markers. It is signed Rotary, 17 jewels. It has neat Lance Alpha style hands, with are in a lovely gold tone. The front of the case pops off to expose the dial and get to the movement. The case has hallmarking from London assay office dating to 1977, with the makers mark for David Shackman & Sons. David Shackman & sons were based in London and were jewellers who manufactured cases to retail Swiss made watches in the UK market. This was commonplace to avoid import costs on complete watches and gold from other countries, which were very high in this period. They were also known for their excellent quality case and bracelet designs. The machinery they possessed was second to none which allowed them to create unique designs such as this ring watch.
 
The movement is a 17-jewel manual wind Rotary calibre 560. It has been recently serviced.
 
On the ring section we see a cut out split shoulders, with the triangle of spheres, finished with the cross double band. 
 
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
 
Dial:
The dial is original and is in very good overall condition. The silver tone is good. It has lovely applied hour markers in gold tone.
 
Hands:
The hands are of Lance Alpha style. They are a gold tone and are in good condition with no marking.
 
Glass:
The acrylic crystal is original and is in good condition with no marking.
 
Crown:
The crown is original and is in good condition, functioning as it should. It has light marking associated with age.
 
Case:
The case is formed of 9ct gold and is in good condition with light marking associated with age.
 
Ring section:
It is formed of 9ct gold and is in decent original condition. The accents and designs are well defined. The band is slightly off centre through wear on someone’s finger.
 
Movement:
The movement is a 17-jewel manual wind Rotary calibre 560. It has been recently serviced.
 
Dimensions:
Head sizing:
Width: 14.8mm
Width with crown: 16mm
Length: 20.5mm
 
Ring dimensions:
Height: 25mm
Width: 21.75mm