A Very Collectable and Rather Rare Royce Automatic, Professional Marine, in Great Shape in a Distinctive Orange and Black Colourway, c.1972

Royce is a Swiss watch brand with roots dating back to the mid-20th century, known for producing reliable, affordable timepieces during the golden era of mechanical watchmaking. Often equipped with movements from well-regarded Swiss manufacturers like ETA and FHF, Royce watches were typically marketed as everyday dress or sports watches. While the brand never reached the prestige of larger Swiss houses, vintage Royce models are appreciated today for their solid construction, classic styling, and accessible entry into Swiss vintage collecting.

What’s on Offer

This bold and rugged Royce Marine Professional automatic dive watch is a standout vintage tool piece, designed for serious underwater performance with unmistakable retro charm. Housed in a substantial brushed stainless steel case, it features a wide-set rotating bezel marked with bold black numerals and minute intervals ideal for tracking elapsed dive time with clarity.

The dial is pure functionality with an adventurous twist: a high-contrast black background framed by a vivid orange minute track, making this watch visually striking and supremely legible. Oversized luminous markers, including circular plots, a triangle at 12 o’clock, and a bold square at 9 o’clock, provide excellent underwater visibility. The date window is neatly placed at 3 oclock, adding to its everyday practicality.

Under the hood beats the Swiss automatic Calibre AS 2063, a 25-jewel movement with Incabloc shock protection, known for its durability and reliable performance. This movement operates with smooth precision, offering the classic appeal of mechanical motion alongside trusted Swiss engineering.

The watch is paired with a robust black rubber strap, ideal for active wear, and designed to complete the sporty, utilitarian look. It wears comfortably while making a strong statement on the wrist whether youre diving or just diving into your day.

With its distinctive design and tough, no-nonsense functionality, this Royce Marine is a perfect example of a vintage diver built for the depths, yet stylish enough for dry land, and unique in many ways including the articulated lug at 12 oclock also housing the crown which you dont often find.