The faux rotonde 4004 is a round-cased dress watch built as a close tribute to the classic Rotonde silhouette: a slim polished bezel, a wide silvered dial with Roman numerals, and blued steel hands sweeping across the face. It is the round-case look that turned a Parisian maison into a wardrobe staple, translated into a piece you can actually wear every day without treating it like a museum object. If you want that profile on your wrist at an accessible level, this is the reference to start with.
Key Features
- 40 mm polished round case with a slim bezel and short, gently curved lugs for a flat, low profile on the wrist
- Silvered dial with painted Roman numerals, an inner railway minute track and a small seconds sub-dial
- Blued steel sword hands paired with a cabochon-set winding crown
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the underside
- Automatic mechanical movement, 21,600 vph, with roughly 40 hours of power reserve
- Splash-rated construction suited to hand washing and light rain, not swimming
- Leather strap on a steel pin buckle with quick-release spring bars for easy swaps
- Delivered in a protective travel case with a spare strap included
Materials and Specifications
The case is 316L stainless steel — polished on the bezel, lightly brushed along the flanks — measuring 40 mm across and about 10.5 mm thick, with a 20 mm lug width and a head weight near 65 grams. The dial is brass with a lacquered finish that keeps the numerals crisp under bright light, and the crown is set with a synthetic blue cabochon for the period-correct detail. Inside sits a self-winding movement with a signed rotor and a smooth sweeping seconds hand, and the strap is stitched calf leather that softens quickly with wear.
Shipping and Returns
Each watch is inspected, timed and packed in its travel case before dispatch, usually within one to two business days, with tracking sent as soon as the parcel leaves. If the fit or finish is not right for you, unworn watches in original condition can be returned within 30 days for a refund or exchange, and the movement is covered by a 12-month warranty against defects.
Does the faux rotonde 4004 wear large on a small wrist?
At 40 mm with short lugs, it sits closer to a 38 mm watch once it is on. Wearers with 6 to 6.5 inch wrists generally find it comfortable, though the thin bezel does make the dial read slightly bigger.
Is it suitable for daily wear?
Yes. The automatic movement and sapphire crystal handle everyday life well. Keep it away from swimming, showers and saunas, since the case is only rated for splashes.
What should I check when it arrives?
Wind and set the crown, watch the seconds hand for a smooth sweep, and inspect the strap for creases. If anything feels wrong, contact support inside the return window before wearing it out.