I have a soft spot for Roamer - classic looks at the lower end of the market.

This is my first, before I discovered that I could afford a vintage Omega and long before I discovered OF.

I paid £65 (without appreciating the shibboleth of a ‘restored’ dial) and it’s run perfectly ever since.

Any other Roamer fans?

 

Only two

Anfibio issued to Rhodesian army




And this one from the 40s

 

"I'm your huckleberry" ( Doc Holladay )
Just got my first one and looking for more

 

Nice looking watch!

 

And I’m assuming that this looker didn’t cost the earth either

 

You would be correct in that astute assumption and therein lies a good deal of the appeal

 

I really like the Roamer sport watches from the 1970ies.

Roamer Rockshell Mark II Reference 482.5120.401

 

The 60/70s sports watches are so under appreciated. Provide good bang for buck. Stingray Roto Date:

 

Very cool Dial

 

Excellent, and very attractive sports watches. Seriously waterproof, as well.

 

Just this one....and it is a long, long way from sporty or waterproof....

 

That’s an incredibly crisp photo

 

I have at least one for every day of the week and a few more besides, love them.

 

This is a stunner! That dial is beautiful. What’s the size of the case?

 

just my one and only

 

Roamer Chrono Jet Time Reference 734-9120.901 from 1972


And for zeitgeist reference:

 

I know I am late to the party, but i resently stumped upon roamer watches - and can't stop fishing for them now - love especially the approach they had to their inhouse movements - the 436 and 470 - but also the 414 is a small piece of art. The other picture is the latest catch - with an MST 521 movement, one of the last ones before it went downhill for roamer imho

 

My only one. A budget Roamer Vanguard 303 from the 70s with MST 801 caliber. Solid watch for the money.

According to Kris Bubendorfer over at the excellent Roamer Watches Info: "The Vanguard range was intended to be a cheaper alternative to the expensive Stingray and Mustang ranges and the mid priced anfibios. MST 801 was an economy caliber designed and produced by MST, as the beautiful MST414/430 was no doubt too costly for use in cheaper watches. Production period: 1970 - 1976"

 

Still just the one Roamer in my collection.....