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Roamer 996983 47 15 20 Montalbano Automatic Bracelet Watch - W60288
Ref. 996983 47 15 20
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 Montalbano sits within Roamer's classically oriented range — a Swiss line that has quietly resisted the trend toward oversized sport watches, keeping its dressier pieces at proportions that actually work on a wrist. At 41.5mm this one is neither assertive nor apologetic, and the two-tone treatment, yellow gold PVD on the bezel and the bracelet's centre links against brushed steel, is handled with enough restraint to stay on the right side of the line. The Soprod P24 inside is the more interesting choice. Roamer could have used a Sellita SW200 or an ETA 2824 — both are perfectly serviceable — but the P24 runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a hacking seconds hand, which makes setting it against a reference a cleaner operation than most movements at this level allow. The butterfly clasp adjusts on a pin system rather than screws, which is quicker to resize but worth knowing before you sit down with a tool. Roamer backs the watch with a 7-year international guarantee when the purchase is registered — two years standard, five more on top — which reflects a degree of confidence in both the movement and the build that the table figure alone does not convey.
- Reference
- 996983 47 15 20
- Brand
- Roamer
- Collection
- MontalbanoCase Size: 41
- Case size
- 41.5mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2824
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 44 hours
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 5 years
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Automatic Watches (1,370), Back in Stock (1,176), Silver Dial Watches (547) and Two-Tone Watches (371).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Roamer's more premium watches
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| Specification | 996983 47 15 20 | MTRR1F503 | R8821108053 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £509 | £530 | £419 |
| Case size | 41.5mm | 41mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 44 hours | — | — |
| This watch | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
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 44 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. 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 £509. 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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