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Roamer 981662 47 45 90 Primeline Daydate Two Tone Watch - W60147
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The Primeline Daydate borrows its visual grammar from the fluted-bezel, day-date format that defined a particular idea of dress watchmaking in the mid-twentieth century. Roamer has applied that language to a 42mm case running an STP4-13 movement — a Swiss-made automatic from Swiss Technology Production, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a 44-hour reserve and finishing that typically includes perlage and Geneva stripes visible through the caseback. The full day display sits at twelve, the date at three with a cyclops lens over it, which keeps the dial legible at a glance without squinting. The sunray blue dial is offset by rose gold baton indices and hands, and that same rose gold PVD runs through the centre links of the jubilee-style bracelet, giving the two-tone effect some internal logic rather than looking like a simple plating decision. At 10.5mm thick across 42mm, it sits reasonably flat. The butterfly clasp closes cleanly and presents a smooth profile at the wrist; sizing requires adding or removing links rather than using a micro-adjust, so it is worth getting that right at the point of purchase.
- Reference
- 981662 47 45 90
- Brand
- Roamer
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 10.5mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2834
- Functions
- Day-date
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Automatic Watches (1,370), Blue Dial Watches (696), Two-Tone Watches (371) and Automatic Watches Under £500 (241).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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| Specification | 981662 47 45 90 | RGB10074/24 | RA-AA0B02R39B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 | £329 | £315 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 41.7mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | — | 40 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
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 £332. 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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