Roamer Searock - A Hidden Gem!

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  • Опубліковано 6 гру 2020
  • This video features the beautiful Roamer Searock - See why I think this is the most underrated Swiss made watch.
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  • @KurtFurter
    @KurtFurter Рік тому +9

    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

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @andyoc
      @andyoc 5 місяців тому

      Bought the classic Searock for Christmas, love it. Very much has its own character

  • @matthewpatterson728
    @matthewpatterson728 2 роки тому +7

    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 UA-cam, but I'm glad I finally found yours.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому +1

      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 👍

  • @jrgdrumsandwatches
    @jrgdrumsandwatches 3 роки тому +9

    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!

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому +2

      Congratulations- the white dial sure is classy looking. I'm glad that Roamer has some recognition in Switzerland.

  • @miszczmateusz
    @miszczmateusz Місяць тому

    fantastic brand with outstanding history! the Searock series goes back to the 70's and each new design (except the newest) is lovely!

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Місяць тому +1

      Indeed - Roamer are a very underrated brand. Thanks for watching.

  • @wehayat9050
    @wehayat9050 Рік тому +3

    Using Blue Searock for 5 years now. Its an everyday watch for me, Still looks brand new. A very decent watch.

  • @willardhooton920
    @willardhooton920 3 роки тому +4

    That’s one polished rock…
    Oozes high quality for sure!

  • @ValidUsername77
    @ValidUsername77 3 роки тому +10

    I really wish there was a smaller version

  • @jorgegonzalezmata524
    @jorgegonzalezmata524 5 місяців тому +1

    🎉🎉wonderful and beautiful watch excellent

  • @josepauloneuparthvieirafer4449
    @josepauloneuparthvieirafer4449 2 місяці тому

    Just lovely

  • @Mark_Aprelij
    @Mark_Aprelij 3 роки тому +1

    Nice!🤗

  • @stevepapa
    @stevepapa 3 роки тому +4

    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!

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      It sure is shiny! I should have worn gloves for this video. 😄 - The case shape is much like the Aqua Terra.

    • @mikediemer8398
      @mikediemer8398 3 роки тому

      @@wristwatchdave422 Would you pick the Roamer or the RW Freelancer pilot? Thanks

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      @@mikediemer8398 That's a tough one but it would have to be the Roamer.

  • @matthewmonaghan3122
    @matthewmonaghan3122 3 роки тому +2

    Just got a Longines Conquest 43mm in blue and was looking for similar style in black/White just found it😁😁thanks for vid

  • @jonskitch8082
    @jonskitch8082 Рік тому

    I love it - that is my next buy!

  • @primazoalfa314
    @primazoalfa314 3 роки тому +1

    I have the white dial, solid watch!! Nice crystal

  • @frankwaverijn3968
    @frankwaverijn3968 Рік тому +1

    Very nice watch ! Roamer is a good Swiss quility watch for a perfect price. I buy my second one very soon

  • @nesarsultani1446
    @nesarsultani1446 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @premier1963
    @premier1963 Рік тому +1

    I’ve just bought from a friend the black dial version and it is gorgeous. Looks more as the Grand Seiko than any other.

  • @AMERICANPRIDE1100
    @AMERICANPRIDE1100 Місяць тому

    I just purchased a old stock roamed from the 70s 120$ manual wind 36 mm Swiss made best bargain on earth

  • @bravodelta6883
    @bravodelta6883 3 роки тому +3

    Nice! Looks a lot like the Ball Engineer M 👍

  • @mikesummers6880
    @mikesummers6880 11 місяців тому

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  11 місяців тому

      Nice one - that's a great story. Thanks for watching. 👍

  • @lmark8612
    @lmark8612 4 місяці тому

    I have one black one, the white one and the green one, it is astonishingly good looking.

  • @agskytter8977
    @agskytter8977 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      Wow - I did not know that. Thanks for the information. Very interesting.

  • @fbaresi1681
    @fbaresi1681 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому +1

      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. 👍

    • @fbaresi1681
      @fbaresi1681 3 роки тому

      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
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому +1

      F Baresi that’s a shame - keep looking though, one will turn up eventually.

    • @fbaresi1681
      @fbaresi1681 2 роки тому +1

      @@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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому +1

      @@fbaresi1681 Fantastic! Well done 👍

  • @michaelburke5717
    @michaelburke5717 3 місяці тому

    Salient and to the point watch review
    Thanks for the review
    I agree a reliable ETA calibre
    Cheers

  • @dalegamble1173
    @dalegamble1173 8 місяців тому

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  8 місяців тому

      The green dial is stunning. 👌 Thanks for watching - glad you enjoy my videos 😊👍

  • @TheExpeditionUK
    @TheExpeditionUK 3 роки тому +1

    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?)

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      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.

    • @sdbiba2012
      @sdbiba2012 3 роки тому

      Yes, new models are coming with Sellita movement.

    • @giannibattisti4114
      @giannibattisti4114 Рік тому

      I M agree. Incredible watch I have the green dial too. Very nice and great quality watch

  • @rorh86
    @rorh86 3 роки тому +3

    Nice review 👍
    Astonishing the blue model. For watch enthusiasts it's better they are underrated, so they are cheaper 😆

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      yes, that is so true!

    • @simonmontoni5355
      @simonmontoni5355 3 роки тому +3

      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

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      @@simonmontoni5355 absolutely!

    • @rorh86
      @rorh86 3 роки тому

      @@simonmontoni5355 Shop please 😉

  • @ching4212
    @ching4212 2 роки тому

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому

      Good choice! Yes, they sometimes do that with the rotor. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @JohnS1704
    @JohnS1704 Рік тому

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Рік тому

      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.

  • @poepflater
    @poepflater 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @watchthereviewofficial
    @watchthereviewofficial 3 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому +1

      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! 👍

  • @marcinadamiak7532
    @marcinadamiak7532 2 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому

      Yes, I agree - Roamer are a very underrated brand. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @AI_superminds
    @AI_superminds 2 роки тому

    I am confused between Roamer Searock Blue and Black, which will look better? Any suggestions?

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @reubheimer
    @reubheimer 3 роки тому

    I came across something like this but had a dodecagon bezel. Would you know what model that is?

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      I'm not sure - the new Roamer Searock has a divers rotating bezel but it's a standard round shape.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому +1

      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

  • @AndreyMurmanoff
    @AndreyMurmanoff 2 роки тому

    ...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...

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  2 роки тому +1

      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 👍

  • @ukica9316
    @ukica9316 Рік тому

    What's better to buy, this one or Hamilton khaki field automatic ? I like both how looks but which one have better quality ? 🙂

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @ukica9316
      @ukica9316 Рік тому +1

      @@wristwatchdave422 tnx

  • @martincope8392
    @martincope8392 Рік тому

    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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Рік тому

      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

    • @martincope8392
      @martincope8392 Рік тому

      @@wristwatchdave422 Many thanks for the advice.

  • @istvantoth7431
    @istvantoth7431 Рік тому

    What accuracy are you getting on these bud?

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Рік тому +1

      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 👍

    • @istvantoth7431
      @istvantoth7431 Рік тому

      @@wristwatchdave422 fair enough. Thanks! 👍

  • @rogerrademakers3047
    @rogerrademakers3047 2 роки тому +2

    Roamer this but then 38mm and not so shinny !!

  • @MrHiss2011
    @MrHiss2011 3 роки тому

    What's the brown spot next to to 9 o'clock position? On the white dial.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому

      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! 😠

    • @MrHiss2011
      @MrHiss2011 3 роки тому +2

      @@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.

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  3 роки тому +1

      @@MrHiss2011 😄 - What the eye doesn't see the mind doesn't know!

  • @MrSlix101
    @MrSlix101 2 роки тому

    I love my Roamer, the only whach i will change it with is a Rolex or a Raketa.

  • @jokerlu1146
    @jokerlu1146 9 місяців тому

    Koło lupy robi się biały nalot co to jest?

  • @Lanciarules
    @Lanciarules 3 роки тому +2

    Too big! They should do It 38 mm, at least 40

  • @ioakimmakis9288
    @ioakimmakis9288 Рік тому

    a great watch company, but not popular...does it have a perpetual date?

    • @wristwatchdave422
      @wristwatchdave422  Рік тому

      Yes, they are a great company - no the date is not perpetual.