Roland Schild Bracelet

Why We Love It

This watch embodies the glamor of the disco-era fully. The oversized O-shaped links of the bracelet harken back to a time when designers embraced and implemented strong geometries in an incredibly playful manner. The statement of the case and the bracelet combined with the elegance of the Breguet hands and numerals makes for a watch that takes its fun seriously. We admire this piece for being nothing less than emblematic of the moment in which it was born out of.

About the Brand

Roland Schild had a long and successful stint in the watch world since its founding in 1896 until it was forced to dissolve, like many of its contemporaries, amidst the earth-shattering ‘Quartz Crisis’ of the 70s and 80s. Little documentation is maintained on the brand and its watches are difficult to find. We’re proud to have been able to dig up this one that is in such phenomenal condition.

Brand: Roland Schild

Year: 1970s

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Material: Stainless steel bracelet and case both in a polished finish with a stainless steel case-back in a brushed finish

Dial & Hands: Blue dial in a matte finish with white painted Breguet numerals & breguet hands

Case Dimensions: 33.5 diameter (including bracelet), excluding bracelet: 25mm x 20mm (including crown)

Case Thickness: 8.5mm

Movement: manual wind

Bracelet / Strap: integrated bracelet sits comfortably on wrist sizes between 5.75 & 6.5 inches

Box / Papers / Accessories: No

Condition: The watch is in overall great condition. The case is showing little signs of wear with light scratches typical with general use and age. The bracelet has some light tarnishing at the edges of some of the links that hardly compromises the overall look of the watch. The dial and hands are in pristine condition. Additionally, there are no signs of this piece ever having been polished. The mechanical movement is accurate and is keeping great time.