Model History
Announced in October 2017, the Henley collection introduces into the Rotary catalog a proposal dedicated to the GMT function, traditionally associated with higher-tier watches, brought here to a product with an accessible positioning. The launch model, the Henley GMT, features an independent hand with a red arrow tip that completes a full rotation in 24 hours, allowing a second time zone to be read alongside the local time shown by the main hands.
The second time zone can be read in two ways: via the GMT hand paired with the 24-hour dial, or by rotating the bidirectional ceramic bezel ring — scratch resistant and available in various two-tone combinations — to keep track of a third time reference. A steel case with a bracelet in a mixed polished and brushed finish, sapphire crystal and luminescent indices complete a setup designed for robust everyday use rather than technical collecting.
With the Henley, Rotary has positioned itself in the accessible GMT watch market segment, where the multi-timezone function — historically linked to high-end Swiss brands — is offered with a quartz movement and a price designed for a wider audience, while still keeping the aesthetic traits (ceramic bezel, sturdy case) typical of the category.
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The collection's name recalls Henley-on-Thames, a British town on the Thames famous for the historic Henley Royal Regatta: a reference consistent with Rotary's choice to name several lines after places and traditions of the United Kingdom, the market where the brand has built much of its commercial identity.