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Roamer 983983 41 45 50 Optimus Automatic Bracelet Watch - W60306

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Roamer

Roamer 983983 41 45 50 Optimus Automatic Bracelet Watch - W60306

Ref. 983983 41 45 50

Among our 21 Roamer watchesThis watch£440
Premium

Sits in Roamer’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Roamer watches we list, which start at £159.

Price range £159 to £509 across 21 Roamer watches in stock.

The Optimus sits in Roamer's range as a dressed-up everyday automatic — Swiss in origin, classical in layout, and built to a specification that holds up against considerably more expensive competition. Dauphine hands, faceted and catching light at angles, work well against the blue dial, and the applied indices give the whole face a quiet depth that flat printing cannot match. At 11.5mm thick, the case wears closer to the wrist than most 42mm automatics, which means it passes under a shirt cuff without the usual bulk. The Sellita SW240-1 inside is a solid Swiss workhorse with a 48-hour reserve — reliable enough that the seven-year manufacturer warranty behind it does not feel like a gesture. The butterfly clasp keeps the bracelet's profile unbroken at the wrist, a detail that reads as considered rather than incidental at this level of finishing.

Reference
983983 41 45 50
Brand
Roamer
Case size
42mm
Case thickness
11.50mm
Lug width
22mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Dial
Blue
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
Sellita SW240-1
Functions
Date
Water resistance
50m
Bracelet / strap
Stainless steel bracelet
Strap colour
Silver
Clasp
Butterfly clasp
Lume
Luminous
Retailer
F.Hinds
Additional specifications
Power reserve
48 hours
Origin
Swiss made
Also in 4 collections

This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,484), Automatic Watches (1,370), Blue Dial Watches (696) 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
  • One of Roamer's more premium watches

Worth knowing

  • 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Best forEveryday wear
Less suited toSwimming

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Price£440£439£440
Case size42mm42mm41.5mm
Water resistance50m50m50m
MovementAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
StrapStainless steel braceletSilicone strapStainless steel bracelet
Power reserve48 hours40 hours40 hours
This watchClosely matchedClosely 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?

No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.

How long does it run for when it's not worn?

About 48 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.

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 £440. 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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