Roamer was founded by Swiss watchmaker Fritz Meyer in 1888. Meyer aimed to create a robust yet elegant watch at a reasonable and affordable price. The brand was first set up in Solothurn, Switzerland where it employed six people to produce cylinder escapements for the watch industry. The Roamer brand as it is known today was born in 1955. Roamer celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013. The brand maintains its strong tradition of high-end production and constant innovation. Roamer appeals to men and women who appreciate unique design and excellent craftsmanship.

Core Features of the Roamer R8 Collection:

• The watches in the Roamer R8 collection combine Swiss excellence with a sleek, angular design. 
• An anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial of each R8 watch. 
• Each watch is water-resistant up to 50 metres (5 bar).

Model Specifications 972980 41 05 20:

• This model exhibits a light blue sunray dial with a date aperture at 3 o'clock.
• The dial also features luminous silver-tone baton indices and luminous silver-tone hour and minute hands. 
• A stainless steel case frames the dial. The case measures 41mm in diameter.
• The timepiece is finished with a stainless steel bracelet that fastens with a folding clasp. 
• A Swiss-made quartz movement powers the watch.