Swiss watchmaking since 1888
The story of ROAMER, the brand of high-quality Swiss watches, begins with the ideal of its pioneering founder, Fritz Meyer (1859-1926), to create a robust yet elegant watch, a precious accessory which everyone would love to own.
137 years later, ROAMER is strengthening its presence in key markets, staying true to what sets the brand apart: exceptional Swiss craftsmanship, distinctive design, and an outstanding price-to-performance ratio. For men and women who value authentic Swiss Made watches at a fair price, this balance has shaped ROAMER’s identity and earned its lasting reputation.
From Spark to Signature
What began in 1888 as Fritz Meyer’s small Solothurn workshop grew into a thriving manufacture with its own calibres, pioneering MST movements, and a name that would soon travel the world: ROAMER.
Built to Roam: The Story of Our Independence
From the roaring 1920s to the post-war 1950s, ROAMER carved its own path in Swiss watchmaking. By producing over a million watches a year and bringing case and dial manufacturing in-house, the brand secured full control over its quality and innovation. With more than 1,200 master craftsmen and patented designs in durability, ROAMER not only grew in scale but also in identity — a journey that culminated in 1952 with the proud birth of ROAMER Watch Co. SA, a name that continues to embody Swiss independence and craftsmanship.
Roamer watches produced already in 1923
Skilled craftsmen are employed by Roamer in the 40's
A history of success
Our Iconic Watches
With the launch of the Competence collection, ROAMER reconnects with its traditional past as the producer of mechanical watches. Roamer has strived to go back to its roots are build a new strong collection based on Automatic timepieces.
1907
SOLEURE
This year heralds one of the most significant milestones for the fledgling company: Fritz Meyer enters into a partnership with Johann Stüdeli, who is trained and experienced in the art and tradition of the watchmaker’s craft. This is the start of the legendary «MST» watch.
1955
ANFIBIO-LINE
Repeatedly improved over the years, ROAMER patents a watertight watch case which induces the company to launch its Anfibio line. Anfibio gains a world-wide excellent reputation for exceptional quality, endurance and reliability.
1972
FIRST MST QUARTZ MOVEMENT
ROAMER presents its first quartz movement, the ROAMER microquartz. Some excellent ROAMER quartz diver’s watches and chronographs are introduced throughout the seventies.
2003
Competence
With the launch of the Competence collection, ROAMER reconnects with its traditional past as the producer of mechanical watches. Roamer has strived to go back to its roots are build a new strong collection based on Automatic timepieces.
What began as a vision of independence has grown into a heritage of trust. At ROAMER, we remain committed to making Swiss Made watches that are timeless in both quality and design.
— Christian Frommherz, Owner