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{{Infobox company |
| name = Roamer of Switzerland, AG
| name = Roamer, AG
| logo =
| logo = Roamer Logo.svg
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| foundation = 1888
| foundation = 1888
| founder = Fritz Meyer
| founder = Fritz Meyer
| location_city = [[Möhlin]]
| location_city = [[Wallbach, Aargau]]
| location_country = [[Switzerland]]
| location_country = [[Switzerland]]
| key_people = [[Christian Frommherz]]<br /><small>(CEO)<br /></small>
| parent = [[Chungnam Group of Companies]]
| industry = [[Watch]] manufacturing
| industry = [[Watch]] manufacturing
| products = [[Watch]]es
| products = [[Watch]]es
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'''Roamer''' is a Swiss [[watch]] manufacturer which is owned by Hong Kong-based Chungnam Corporation Limited.
'''Roamer''' is a Swiss manufacturer of [[luxury watch]]es, now based in [[Wallbach, Aargau|Wallbach]], Switzerland.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Roamer watch alfowzan.jpg|thumb|Roamer Competence La Grande Chronograph, Equipped with the unique Dubois Dépraz 2025 chronograph module]]
[[File:1908 Meyer & Studeli MST 41.JPG|thumb|1908 MST 41]]
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[[File:Roamer Premier 1961.jpg|thumb|1961 Roamer Premier]]
[[File:Roamer Anfibio 414.jpg|thumb|Roamer Anfibio 414]]


Roamer was founded in [[Solothurn]], [[Switzerland]], in 1888 by Fritz Meyer. At first, Meyer and employees concentrated on manufacturing [[cylinder escapement]]s,<ref name = "roamer" /> in 1904 Meyer began assembling watches. In 1905 <ref name = "roamer-watches" /> Meyer joined with fellow watchmaker Johann Studeli to form the partnership Meyer and Studeli (MST). In the same year<ref name = "mirius" /> Meyer won a Bronze medal at the Liege World Fair. The partnership continued to develop new calibres and enter them into more World Fairs, winning Silver Medals at the Milan Fair in 1906 and Brussels Fair in 1910.<ref name = "mirius" />
Roamer was founded by Fritz Meyer in [[Solothurn]], Switzerland, in 1888. The company originally concentrated on manufacturing [[cylinder escapement]]s,.<ref name = "roamer" /> Within only seven years, the company grew to sixty employees and started producing complete watches. In 1895, the company developed its first own calibre and named it "Number 38" to commemorate Meyer's 38th birthday. In 1905,<ref name = "roamer-watches" /> Meyer joined fellow watchmaker Johann Studeli to form the partnership Meyer and Studeli (MST). In the same year,<ref name = "mirius" /> Meyer won a bronze medal at the Liège World Fair. The partnership continued to develop new calibres and enter them into more world fairs, winning silver medals at the Milan Fair in 1906 and Brussels Fair in 1910.<ref name = "mirius" />


The earliest identified watch is an unmarked lady's pocket watch containing an MST 41 cylinder escapement that has London silver hallmarks for 1908.<ref name = "mirius" />
The earliest identified watch is an unmarked lady's pocket watch containing an MST 41 cylinder escapement that has London silver hallmarks for 1908.<ref name = "mirius" />


In 1917<ref name = "mirius" /> they purchased fellow Solothurn watchmaker L Tieche Gammeter (LTG). LTG had previously registered the brand "Roamer" in 1908.<ref name = "mirius" /> In 1918 the partnership incorporated into the company Meyer & Studeli SA.<ref name = "mirius" />
In 1917<ref name = "mirius" /> they purchased fellow Solothurn watchmaker L Tieche Gammeter (LTG). LTG had previously registered the brand "Roamer" in 1908.<ref name = "mirius" /> In 1918 the partnership incorporated Meyer & Studeli SA into the company.<ref name = "mirius" />


By 1923, production grew to one million units. The jeweled lever-escapement watches were sold under the brand 'Roamer'. Cylinder, and later pin-lever, watches were sold under the brands Medana and Meda.<ref name = "roamer-watches" /> In 1932<ref name = "roamer-watches" /> the company started its own dial production line. In 1945, a representative office opened in [[New York City]] and in 1952 Meyer and Studeli officially changed its name to Roamer Watch Co. SA. In 1955,<ref name = "roamer" /> Roamer patented the Anfibio watertight watchcase, which proved to be a commercial success. The company launched its first [[quartz]] movement in 1972.
By 1923, production grew to one million units. The jewelled lever-escapement watches were sold under the brand "Roamer". Cylinder, and later pin-lever, watches were sold under the brands Medana and Meda.<ref name = "roamer-watches" /> In 1932<ref name = "roamer-watches" /> the company started its own dial production line. In 1945, a representative office opened in [[New York City]] and in 1952 Meyer and Studeli officially changed its name to Roamer Watch Co. SA. In 1955,<ref name = "roamer" /> Roamer patented the Anfibio watertight watchcase, which proved to be a commercial success. The company launched its first [[quartz]] movement in 1972.


In 2003, Roamer returned to manufacturing mechanical watches.<ref name = "roamer history" />
In 2003, Roamer returned to manufacturing mechanical watches.<ref name = "roamer history" />


In 2013, its 125. year anniversary, Roamer launched a limited new edition of the Stingray Chrono Diver watch.<ref name = "masterhorologer" />
In 2013, its 125th year, Roamer launched a limited new edition of the Stingray Chrono Diver watch.<ref name = "masterhorologer" />


Roamer is a member of the [[Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH]].<ref name = "federation swiss watch industry" />
Roamer is a member of the [[Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH]].<ref name = "federation swiss watch industry" />


==Product lines==
==Product lines==
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[[File:Roamer Premier 1961.jpg|thumb|Roamer Premier (1961)]]
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*Anfibio

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*Searock
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*Rotodate
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*Anfibio.
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*Stingray
*Classic
*Cralinee
*Elements
*Galaxy
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*Jubilé
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*Limelight
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*Mechaline
*Monza
*Mustang
*Osiris
*Osiris
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*Popular
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*Vanguard
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*Premier
*Rockshell
*Rockshell
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*Rotodate
*Ceraline
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*Superior
*Saturn
*Saturn
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*Searock
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*Limelight
*Soleure
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*Mechaline
*Sonata
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*Stingray
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*Superior
*Superking
*Superking
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*Vanguard
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*Premier
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*Jubilé
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*Popular
*Viscount
*Viscount
{{div col end}}


==References==
==References==


{{Reflist|refs=
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="roamer">http://www.roamer.ch</ref>
<ref name="roamer">{{Cite web|url=https://roamer.ch/|title=Roamer of Switzerland &#124; Made for Roamers|website=Roamer of Switzerland}}</ref>
<ref name="roamer-watches">http://www.roamer-watches.info</ref>
<ref name="roamer-watches">{{Cite web|url=http://roamer-watches.info/|title=Vintage Roamer Watch Site|website=roamer-watches.info}}</ref>
<ref name="mirius">http://www.mirius.co.uk</ref>
<ref name="mirius">{{cite web |url=http://www.mirius.co.uk/ |title=Home |website=mirius.co.uk}}</ref>
<ref name="roamer history">http://roamer.ch/brand/history/</ref>
<ref name="roamer history">{{Cite web|url=https://roamer.ch/history/|title=History}}</ref>
<ref name="masterhorologer">http://www.masterhorologer.com/2013/08/roamer-of-switzerland-stingray-chrono.html</ref>
<ref name="masterhorologer">http://www.masterhorologer.com/2013/08/roamer-of-switzerland-stingray-chrono.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
<ref name="federation swiss watch industry">http://www.fhs.ch/eng/watch_brands.html?letter=R</ref>
<ref name="federation swiss watch industry">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fhs.swiss/eng/watch_brands.html?letter=R|title=FH - Watch brands|website=www.fhs.swiss}}</ref>
}}
}}


== Other Resources ==
== Other Resources ==
* {{commons category-inline}}
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* http://www.watchcarefully.com/articles/roamer.html
* {{official}}
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* http://www.artistsguilds.com/watches/Roamer.htm
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* [http://www.watchcarefully.com/articles/roamer.html watchcarefully.com]
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* http://roamer-watches.info/
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* [http://www.artistsguilds.com/watches/Roamer.htm artistsguilds.com is registered with Pair Domains]
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* [http://roamer-watches.info/ Vintage Roamer Watch Site]


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[[Category:Watch manufacturing companies of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Swiss watch brands]]
[[Category:Swiss watch brands]]
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[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1888]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1888]]
[[Category:Privately held companies of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Privately held companies of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Design companies established in 1888]]
[[Category:Design companies established in 1888]]
[[Category:Swiss companies established in 1888]]
[[Category:Companies based in Aargau]]

Latest revision as of 22:07, 26 July 2023

Roamer, AG
Company typePrivate
IndustryWatch manufacturing
Founded1888
FounderFritz Meyer
Headquarters
Wallbach, Aargau
,
Switzerland
Key people
Christian Frommherz
(CEO)
ProductsWatches
ParentChungnam Group of Companies
Websitehttp://www.roamer.ch

Roamer is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches, now based in Wallbach, Switzerland.

History

[edit]
Roamer Competence La Grande Chronograph, Equipped with the unique Dubois Dépraz 2025 chronograph module

Roamer was founded by Fritz Meyer in Solothurn, Switzerland, in 1888. The company originally concentrated on manufacturing cylinder escapements,.[1] Within only seven years, the company grew to sixty employees and started producing complete watches. In 1895, the company developed its first own calibre and named it "Number 38" to commemorate Meyer's 38th birthday. In 1905,[2] Meyer joined fellow watchmaker Johann Studeli to form the partnership Meyer and Studeli (MST). In the same year,[3] Meyer won a bronze medal at the Liège World Fair. The partnership continued to develop new calibres and enter them into more world fairs, winning silver medals at the Milan Fair in 1906 and Brussels Fair in 1910.[3]

The earliest identified watch is an unmarked lady's pocket watch containing an MST 41 cylinder escapement that has London silver hallmarks for 1908.[3]

In 1917[3] they purchased fellow Solothurn watchmaker L Tieche Gammeter (LTG). LTG had previously registered the brand "Roamer" in 1908.[3] In 1918 the partnership incorporated Meyer & Studeli SA into the company.[3]

By 1923, production grew to one million units. The jewelled lever-escapement watches were sold under the brand "Roamer". Cylinder, and later pin-lever, watches were sold under the brands Medana and Meda.[2] In 1932[2] the company started its own dial production line. In 1945, a representative office opened in New York City and in 1952 Meyer and Studeli officially changed its name to Roamer Watch Co. SA. In 1955,[1] Roamer patented the Anfibio watertight watchcase, which proved to be a commercial success. The company launched its first quartz movement in 1972.

In 2003, Roamer returned to manufacturing mechanical watches.[4]

In 2013, its 125th year, Roamer launched a limited new edition of the Stingray Chrono Diver watch.[5]

Roamer is a member of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH.[6]

Product lines

[edit]
Roamer Premier (1961)
  • Anfibio.
  • Classic
  • Cralinee
  • Elements
  • Galaxy
  • Jubilé
  • Limelight
  • Mechaline
  • Monza
  • Mustang
  • Osiris
  • Popular
  • Premier
  • Rockshell
  • Rotodate
  • Saturn
  • Searock
  • Soleure
  • Sonata
  • Stingray
  • Superior
  • Superking
  • Vanguard
  • Viscount

References

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  1. ^ a b "Roamer of Switzerland | Made for Roamers". Roamer of Switzerland.
  2. ^ a b c "Vintage Roamer Watch Site". roamer-watches.info.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Home". mirius.co.uk.
  4. ^ "History".
  5. ^ http://www.masterhorologer.com/2013/08/roamer-of-switzerland-stingray-chrono.html [dead link‍]
  6. ^ "FH - Watch brands". www.fhs.swiss.

Other Resources

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