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Ancient Cycle

£115.00

Get it between Friday, April 24 and Sunday, May 03

Ancient Cycle

There is one case shape in watchmaking that never needed to be revised.

Rectangular. Straight lugs. White dial. Roman numerals. The geometry was resolved more than a century ago, and everything made since has been either a variation on it or a departure from it. The Ancient Cycle doesn't depart. It commits.

The rose gold case sits at 6mm — thin enough to move beneath a cuff without resistance, substantial enough to hold its shape against the wrist. The blued steel hands sweep across a white field flanked by Roman numerals that run close to the case edge. The cabochon crown sits at three o'clock, a small sapphire-blue stone that functions as punctuation. The date appears at six, flush with the lower numerals.

The crocodile-embossed brown leather strap grounds all of it — warm, slightly formal, completely correct.

The Ancient Cycle doesn't reference the past. It simply never left it.

Specifications & Details

The Ancient Cycle passed our selection because the rectangular case is the hardest silhouette to wear badly — and the easiest to wear well.

A round watch is neutral. A rectangular watch is a position. It signals that the wearer has made a specific choice, understands the history of that choice, and is comfortable with both. At 6mm, this case achieves that without weight, without cost of entry, and without compromise on the details that make the silhouette legible.

We selected it because it is, without qualification, the most formally correct watch in our collection.

Technical Description
Structure and Materials

Rectangular alloy case

Case thickness: 6 mm

Hardlex dial window with high surface hardness

Leather strap with pin-buckle fastening

Strap length: approx. 9 cm (per side)

Strap width: 20–24 mm

Dial and Legibility

Dial diameter: 30–34 mm

Roman numeral markers with analogue hands

Complete calendar display integrated into the dial

Mechanism and Performance

Quartz movement calibrated for precise timekeeping

Battery powered (included)

Water Resistance

Water resistance: 3 BAR (30 metres)

Suitable for splashes, light rain, and everyday incidental contact with water

Not suitable for swimming, bathing, or diving

Order Updates

We keep you informed throughout every stage of your order.

From confirmation to shipping and delivery, you will receive updates about your order status so you always know where your watch is in the process.

Customer Support

Should you have any questions along the way, our support team will be pleased to assist you. Kindly note that responses are provided within 24 to 48 hours, excluding weekends.

Protective Packaging

Our watches are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive safely during international delivery.

To reduce unnecessary waste, packaging is kept simple and protective rather than overly elaborate. What truly matters is the timepiece itself — designed to accompany your everyday moments with elegance and reliability.

Watch Care

To preserve your watch, avoid strong impacts and prolonged exposure to water unless specified by the model's resistance rating. Clean gently with a soft cloth and store in a dry place when not in use.

Frequently asked questions

Orders are typically processed within 2–5 business days.

Estimated delivery times vary by location and carrier, but most orders arrive within 14 days after dispatch.

Please note that delivery times are estimates and may vary.

We accept returns within 14 days of delivery if you are not satisfied with your purchase, provided the item is unused and in its original condition.

To initiate a return, please contact our support team before sending any item back. Return instructions will be provided individually.

Yes. All products are covered against manufacturing defects.

If you believe your item has a defect, please contact us at contact@éternoa.com so we can review the case.