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Roamer 868837 42 45 70 Power Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W60245
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The Power Chrono is Roamer's take on the tri-compax layout — three subdials arranged in a V across the face rather than the conventional horizontal row, which opens the dial and keeps it legible without demanding more case real estate. At 44mm it sits squarely in sports-chronograph territory, and the combination of polished and brushed steel with blue PVD running through the tachymeter bezel and the integrated central bracelet links gives it coherence rather than contrast; the bracelet and dial read as designed together. The movement is a Ronda 5030.D, a Swiss quartz chronograph calibre with a strong reputation in the industry for battery longevity and straightforward serviceability — practical virtues in a watch worn hard. The butterfly clasp sits flush against the wrist, and the two-tone bracelet with its blue centre links carries the dial's colour into the metal in a way that stops the watch looking like two separate decisions.
- Reference
- 868837 42 45 70
- Brand
- Roamer
- Collection
- Power Chrono
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Ronda 5030.D
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,605), Back in Stock (1,908), Chronograph Watches (1,009), Blue Dial Watches (705), Watches 44mm and Over (687) and Two-Tone Watches (360).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 44mm sits at the larger end
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| Specification | 868837 42 45 70 | PWAAA1521 | 1514226 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £339 | £339 | £329 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £339. There is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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