Category Archives: Roamer

Roamer Searock 1972c Restoration

Posted on 06/07/2011 by robswatches

Here’s a restoration that I did recently. I regret that I started work on the case before I started documenting progress with photographs so I have no pictures of the original condition, believe me, it was bad. I Start with … Continue reading →

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Roamer 1960c

Posted on 29/05/2011 by robswatches

Not a very spectacular watch but the Roamer has a special place in horological history and this is very much a typical example from around 1960. Like most Swiss manufacturers, the company was established in the 1800’s, 1888 in fact … Continue reading →

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Roamer Dress Watch 1975c

Posted on 26/05/2011 by robswatches

In the middle seventies, good Swiss brands had trouble holding their place in the market and started to compete on price by cutting quality. The Roamers were renowned for there virtually indestructible, leak proof cases and excellent gold plating. Not … Continue reading →

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Roamer Stingray Chronograph 1973

Posted on 04/05/2011 by robswatches

     Of all my watches this is the one I have worn the most, for about 6 years constantly.  My father paid about $150 for it in 1972 (must be about $1200 in today’s value) and gave it me … Continue reading →

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