Thanks for the Vid, I was the one who developed and created the Roamer Searock Model. I still love it to this day, and and I know the history of it all
Seriously? That's amazing - you are very talented. You should be very proud. The watch is so beautiful and I still have both. These are never leaving my collection. I would love to learn more about the history of it, so if you are happy to share some more information please let me know. Thanks for watching 👍 By the way, your comment comes on the day that I have just recorded a video review of the new Roamer Primeline. This will be published very soon.👌 All the best.
Not long after my son was born I went looking for a watch that would make an ideal heirloom. Definitely wanting something of Swiss make, I compared and contrasted up and down the pricing and name scale. At the end of it all I settled on the white-faced Roamer Searock. I will miss it when he comes of age. With the solid bracelet, the Searock has a heft that belies its size. After nearly three years it's still going strong, albeit it did require a new clasp! I thought I had seen just about every Roamer Searock review on RUclips, but I'm glad I finally found yours.
I just ordered the withe dial version, looks so classy. I really love the case, the bracelet and the dial, had the chance to try one on some time ago and it really feels much more expensive than it is. Roamer gets a bit more attention here in Switzerland, they are quite well represented in different AD stores. A great brand with a long history!
I’ve been looking for a Seiko Sarb033 for very long time to be new and affordable at the same time. Thanks for reviewing this watch because my search ended here. I will purchase one of this in near future.
Now that is some high polish! I was going to say it looks like an Omega Aqua Terra then you pulled up the diver and it gave off heavy Planet Ocean vibes (but without the helium escape valve). Solid watch!
I've just ordered a black face searock can't wait to start wearing it,I only knew about roamer after finding my late grandfather's old roamer self winding watch which must be at least 70 years old.
I own the Searock with the green dial and STP 111 movement, i like the watch a lot, but i wish it had a shorter lug to lug distance. I also own the Soleure, very nice watch, again with the STP 111 movement. Always enjoy your videos.
I do like that type of watch , a cross between a dress watch and a sports watch. An everyday watch. I was considering choosing between Orient Star, Seiko or Citizen. Thank you for bringing these watches toy attention. I will now check them out and compare them. Cheers.
That's great. You can find these for similar prices to Orient Star & Seiko Presage but the quality is a lot higher in my opinion so it's a good choice. Thanks for watching. 👍
These are hard to find new and never on sale. I haven't found one for sale sevond hand yet probably because as you said noone that has gotbone wants to part with it.
@@wristwatchdave422 I just bought a used Roamer Searock Automatic, black version, in excellent condition for $499 Australian Dollars (AUD). Very happy, as new ones cost $899 - $1,100 AUD.
I bought my Roamer Soleure 6 years ago and it is still pristine and my jeweller commented that he had not come across a Roamer for over 30 years when I took it to be serviced. He confirmed that it has a STP 1-11 movement and he thought it a very attractive watch for the price paid (£350 6 years ago). They used to also manufacture a diver watch with white face and blue bezel which was in the Rockshell collection but buggered if I can locate one now as I would snap one up if possible.
I bought mine in just 380€ with free shipping, I had before the Superking which is also incredible. Sometimes you can buy real gems with roamer, edox, doxa, marvin, etc
Paul Tibbits, commander of the B29 Enola Gay, used a military Roamer Super Shock as a pilot watch when he dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945.
I have the green one, brilliant, really stands out and few scratches after a year so I believe they are of great quality steel, sapphire glass and no glare, someone has pointed out they come with either ETA or STP1-11 (Fossil?)
Nice - that green one is very rare. The quality of the Searock is incredible. I've had the blue one for about 7 years and it still looks pristine for it's age.
I think it is a very attractive watch, surely with a good finishing. However I am having second thoughts because of the movement stp 11-1... which is from what I hear not entirely Swiss, not in all of its parts that is. it is a good looking watch though, thanks for showing it to us. You really must love it given that you got two of them. How would you see it on a vintage style leather strap ? that's what I would do.
I think the later version has the Swiss made STP 11-1 but this is the original model that has the ETA 2824. I'm sure the white dial would look very smart on a vintage leather strap - might give it a go actually! 👍
I have the 1971 916 Searock electronic. It has discrete electronic parts like a transistor, resistor, and capacitor as well as a balance wheel. The strangest watch I have.
I just purchased white one. I really agree with you! What a beautiful watch. But my version is no Roamer logo printed on the rotator, maybe they tried to make cost down.
Are there any other roamer mens watches that you could recommend,as this one,as stunning as it is,is a little out of my price range? Great review by the way.
The Roamer Optimus is a great option - quite a bit cheaper. www.hsjohnson.com/products/roamer-983983-41-45-50-optimus-steel-bracelet-automatic-wristwatch
...A thousand apologies for my English. There is really little information about this watch. I only found out from your video that the glass is convex. I looked closely at my recently purchased ones and saw a slightly-slightly convex one. Great! There is no information about the number of stones. How many are there? What is the power reserve of this watch? Watch class! I really liked them...
Hi - your English is very good! 👌 This Roamer Searock is powered by the ETA 2824-2 which has a 44 hour power reserve and 26 jewels (not stones) Thanks for watching 👍
They are very different watches - the Searock is a dress watch and the Hamilton is a tool watch. The actual build quality and finishing is better on the Roamer but the Hamilton is still a great watch. I used to own one and liked it very much. However, if you want something of high quality and more dressy, then I recommend the Roamer Searock.
Hi, this is hard to believe but I never noticed that before. I’ve just checked it now under a magnifier. It appears to be a spec of dirt. It’s hardly noticeable to the naked eye but I have no idea how it got there. I’m surprised that I didn’t see it before you pointed it out. It’s really bugging me now! 😠
@@wristwatchdave422 I've found cameras seem to pick up stuff you can't see easily,I've a flieger I took photos of and bugger me you can see fluff particles at the 6 position, I'm in the same boat I know it's there but can't really see it.
Thanks for the Vid, I was the one who developed and created the Roamer Searock Model. I still love it to this day, and and I know the history of it all
Seriously? That's amazing - you are very talented. You should be very proud. The watch is so beautiful and I still have both. These are never leaving my collection. I would love to learn more about the history of it, so if you are happy to share some more information please let me know. Thanks for watching 👍
By the way, your comment comes on the day that I have just recorded a video review of the new Roamer Primeline. This will be published very soon.👌 All the best.
Bought the classic Searock for Christmas, love it. Very much has its own character
Not long after my son was born I went looking for a watch that would make an ideal heirloom. Definitely wanting something of Swiss make, I compared and contrasted up and down the pricing and name scale. At the end of it all I settled on the white-faced Roamer Searock. I will miss it when he comes of age.
With the solid bracelet, the Searock has a heft that belies its size. After nearly three years it's still going strong, albeit it did require a new clasp!
I thought I had seen just about every Roamer Searock review on RUclips, but I'm glad I finally found yours.
Thank you for sharing your story on this marvellous watch - I think you made a very good choice. It will make an ideal heirloom. Thanks for watching 👍
I just ordered the withe dial version, looks so classy. I really love the case, the bracelet and the dial, had the chance to try one on some time ago and it really feels much more expensive than it is. Roamer gets a bit more attention here in Switzerland, they are quite well represented in different AD stores. A great brand with a long history!
Congratulations- the white dial sure is classy looking. I'm glad that Roamer has some recognition in Switzerland.
fantastic brand with outstanding history! the Searock series goes back to the 70's and each new design (except the newest) is lovely!
Indeed - Roamer are a very underrated brand. Thanks for watching.
Using Blue Searock for 5 years now. Its an everyday watch for me, Still looks brand new. A very decent watch.
Nice one! Thanks for watching 👍
That’s one polished rock…
Oozes high quality for sure!
😄 sure is.
I really wish there was a smaller version
I’ve been looking for a Seiko Sarb033 for very long time to be new and affordable at the same time. Thanks for reviewing this watch because my search ended here. I will purchase one of this in near future.
Nice one - Happy to help! 👍
Very nice watch ! Roamer is a good Swiss quility watch for a perfect price. I buy my second one very soon
Absolutely - thanks for watching 👍
🎉🎉wonderful and beautiful watch excellent
Thanks for watching!
Now that is some high polish! I was going to say it looks like an Omega Aqua Terra then you pulled up the diver and it gave off heavy Planet Ocean vibes (but without the helium escape valve). Solid watch!
It sure is shiny! I should have worn gloves for this video. 😄 - The case shape is much like the Aqua Terra.
@@wristwatchdave422 Would you pick the Roamer or the RW Freelancer pilot? Thanks
@@mikediemer8398 That's a tough one but it would have to be the Roamer.
I’ve just bought from a friend the black dial version and it is gorgeous. Looks more as the Grand Seiko than any other.
Excellent! well done. Thanks for watching 👍
I've just ordered a black face searock can't wait to start wearing it,I only knew about roamer after finding my late grandfather's old roamer self winding watch which must be at least 70 years old.
Nice one - that's a great story. Thanks for watching. 👍
I just purchased a old stock roamed from the 70s 120$ manual wind 36 mm Swiss made best bargain on earth
Just got a Longines Conquest 43mm in blue and was looking for similar style in black/White just found it😁😁thanks for vid
👍 awesome!
I have one black one, the white one and the green one, it is astonishingly good looking.
Nice! I'd like to get the green dial. 👌
I own the Searock with the green dial and STP 111 movement, i like the watch a lot, but i wish it had a shorter lug to lug distance. I also own the Soleure, very nice watch, again with the STP 111 movement. Always enjoy your videos.
The green dial is stunning. 👌 Thanks for watching - glad you enjoy my videos 😊👍
Nice! Looks a lot like the Ball Engineer M 👍
Yes, you're right. 👌
I have the white dial, solid watch!! Nice crystal
Good choice! Thanks for watching 👍
I do like that type of watch , a cross between a dress watch and a sports watch. An everyday watch.
I was considering choosing between Orient Star, Seiko or Citizen.
Thank you for bringing these watches toy attention. I will now check them out and compare them.
Cheers.
That's great. You can find these for similar prices to Orient Star & Seiko Presage but the quality is a lot higher in my opinion so it's a good choice. Thanks for watching. 👍
These are hard to find new and never on sale. I haven't found one for sale sevond hand yet probably because as you said noone that has gotbone wants to part with it.
F Baresi that’s a shame - keep looking though, one will turn up eventually.
@@wristwatchdave422 I just bought a used Roamer Searock Automatic, black version, in excellent condition for $499 Australian Dollars (AUD).
Very happy, as new ones cost $899 - $1,100 AUD.
@@fbaresi1681 Fantastic! Well done 👍
I bought my Roamer Soleure 6 years ago and it is still pristine and my jeweller commented that he had not come across a Roamer for over 30 years when I took it to be serviced. He confirmed that it has a STP 1-11 movement and he thought it a very attractive watch for the price paid (£350 6 years ago). They used to also manufacture a diver watch with white face and blue bezel which was in the Rockshell collection but buggered if I can locate one now as I would snap one up if possible.
That's very interesting 👍 I had a Rockshell automatic dive watch many years ago. It had a rich black dial and was stunning. I regret selling it now.
Just lovely
Salient and to the point watch review
Thanks for the review
I agree a reliable ETA calibre
Cheers
Thanks for watching!
Nice review 👍
Astonishing the blue model. For watch enthusiasts it's better they are underrated, so they are cheaper 😆
yes, that is so true!
I bought mine in just 380€ with free shipping, I had before the Superking which is also incredible. Sometimes you can buy real gems with roamer, edox, doxa, marvin, etc
@@simonmontoni5355 absolutely!
@@simonmontoni5355 Shop please 😉
Paul Tibbits, commander of the B29 Enola Gay, used a military Roamer Super Shock as a pilot watch when he dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945.
Wow - I did not know that. Thanks for the information. Very interesting.
I have the green one, brilliant, really stands out and few scratches after a year so I believe they are of great quality steel, sapphire glass and no glare, someone has pointed out they come with either ETA or STP1-11 (Fossil?)
Nice - that green one is very rare. The quality of the Searock is incredible. I've had the blue one for about 7 years and it still looks pristine for it's age.
Yes, new models are coming with Sellita movement.
I M agree. Incredible watch I have the green dial too. Very nice and great quality watch
I love it - that is my next buy!
👍 Thanks for watching.
I think it is a very attractive watch, surely with a good finishing. However I am having second thoughts because of the movement stp 11-1... which is from what I hear not entirely Swiss, not in all of its parts that is. it is a good looking watch though, thanks for showing it to us. You really must love it given that you got two of them. How would you see it on a vintage style leather strap ? that's what I would do.
I think the later version has the Swiss made STP 11-1 but this is the original model that has the ETA 2824. I'm sure the white dial would look very smart on a vintage leather strap - might give it a go actually! 👍
I love Roamer I have 5. They are very good made and for that price is a bargin. You will not find a watch with that quality for the money.
Yes, I agree - Roamer are a very underrated brand. Thanks for watching 👍
I have the 1971 916 Searock electronic. It has discrete electronic parts like a transistor, resistor, and capacitor as well as a balance wheel. The strangest watch I have.
Nice 👍 That's a very special watch! 👌
I just purchased white one. I really agree with you! What a beautiful watch. But my version is no Roamer logo printed on the rotator, maybe they tried to make cost down.
Good choice! Yes, they sometimes do that with the rotor. Thanks for watching 👍
Nice!🤗
Are there any other roamer mens watches that you could recommend,as this one,as stunning as it is,is a little out of my price range? Great review by the way.
The Roamer Optimus is a great option - quite a bit cheaper. www.hsjohnson.com/products/roamer-983983-41-45-50-optimus-steel-bracelet-automatic-wristwatch
@@wristwatchdave422 Many thanks for the advice.
...A thousand apologies for my English. There is really little information about this watch. I only found out from your video that the glass is convex. I looked closely at my recently purchased ones and saw a slightly-slightly convex one. Great! There is no information about the number of stones. How many are there? What is the power reserve of this watch? Watch class! I really liked them...
Hi - your English is very good! 👌 This Roamer Searock is powered by the ETA 2824-2 which has a 44 hour power reserve and 26 jewels (not stones)
Thanks for watching 👍
What's better to buy, this one or Hamilton khaki field automatic ? I like both how looks but which one have better quality ? 🙂
They are very different watches - the Searock is a dress watch and the Hamilton is a tool watch. The actual build quality and finishing is better on the Roamer but the Hamilton is still a great watch. I used to own one and liked it very much. However, if you want something of high quality and more dressy, then I recommend the Roamer Searock.
@@wristwatchdave422 tnx
I am confused between Roamer Searock Blue and Black, which will look better? Any suggestions?
Hi - I think you should get the blue because it is a very dark rich blue that can look black in some light. So you get the best of both!
I came across something like this but had a dodecagon bezel. Would you know what model that is?
I'm not sure - the new Roamer Searock has a divers rotating bezel but it's a standard round shape.
Sorry - bit late with this reply (only 8 months 😜) but I have just found out the answer to this - It is the Roamer Stingray III
Roamer this but then 38mm and not so shinny !!
Yes, true
Koło lupy robi się biały nalot co to jest?
Too big! They should do It 38 mm, at least 40
What accuracy are you getting on these bud?
Sorry - I can't give you the exact numbers as I don't measure accuracy. All I can say is, that they both keep very good time. Thanks for watching 👍
@@wristwatchdave422 fair enough. Thanks! 👍
This is shame it's not quartz too many watchers today automatics it's a shame really
a great watch company, but not popular...does it have a perpetual date?
Yes, they are a great company - no the date is not perpetual.
I love my Roamer, the only whach i will change it with is a Rolex or a Raketa.
👍 They are special. Thanks for watching.
What's the brown spot next to to 9 o'clock position? On the white dial.
Hi, this is hard to believe but I never noticed that before. I’ve just checked it now under a magnifier. It appears to be a spec of dirt. It’s hardly noticeable to the naked eye but I have no idea how it got there. I’m surprised that I didn’t see it before you pointed it out. It’s really bugging me now! 😠
@@wristwatchdave422 I've found cameras seem to pick up stuff you can't see easily,I've a flieger I took photos of and bugger me you can see fluff particles at the 6 position, I'm in the same boat I know it's there but can't really see it.
@@MrHiss2011 😄 - What the eye doesn't see the mind doesn't know!