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Roamer Gold Plated Keyless Wind Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is a Roamer keyless wind pocket watch housed in a gold-plated case, catalogued as Lot 207 by Bonhams. The watch features an open-face configuration with an off-white dial displaying black Roman numeral hour indices, an outer minute track, and an off-centre subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. Gilt ornate pierced hands mark the hours and minutes. The dial bears the inscription 'SWISS MADE' along its lower perimeter. A fluted winding crown and circular bow are positioned at the 12 o'clock orientation.

Front three-quarter view of the Roamer gold-plated open face pocket watch showing the dial, hands, bow, and crown
Front three-quarter view of the Roamer gold-plated open face pocket watch showing the dial, hands, bow, and crown — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Roamer
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
207
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Auction Presence

The timepiece was catalogued by Bonhams as Lot 207 under the title 'Roamer. A gold plated keyless wind pocket watch'. It appeared in the sale 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman', an online auction associated with London, New Bond Street running from 28 October to 10 November 2016.

The auction entry does not list a movement caliber, reference number, case dimensions, or date of manufacture, leaving the piece identified primarily by its auction lot heading.

Evidence for this section
  • “Roamer. A gold plated keyless wind pocket watch”
  • “Lot 207”
  • “Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”
  • “28 October – 10 November 2016, 10:00 GMT”

Case and Setting Architecture

The watch features an open-face case constructed from gold-plated metal as noted in the cataloguing. A fluted winding crown and a rounded suspension bow are located at the 12 o'clock position.

The source designates the piece as a keyless wind mechanism. No movement views, case back interiors, hallmarks, or serial numbers are recorded in the auction listing or visible in the cataloguing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Open face case in gold-plated metal”
  • “Fluted crown and rounded suspension bow positioned at 12 o'clock”
  • “A gold plated keyless wind pocket watch”

Dial Display and Visible Features

The watch has a white dial featuring black Roman numeral hour markers encircled by an outer minute track. The primary time display is indicated by decorative pierced gilt hands.

A subsidiary seconds register with Arabic numerals is positioned at 6 o'clock. In addition, the text 'SWISS MADE' is printed along the outer edge of the dial flanking the 6 o'clock register.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track”
  • “Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals”
  • “Pierced decorative gilt hands”
  • “'SWISS MADE' printed at the dial perimeter flanking 6 o'clock”

Open research questions

  • What movement calibre and jewel count are present inside the pocket watch case?
  • What are the precise case dimensions, serial markings, and case maker stamps inside the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Roamer Gold Plated Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRoamer“Roamer. A gold plated keyless wind pocket watch”
Case MaterialGold plated“A gold plated keyless wind pocket watch”
Lot Number207“Lot 207”
Auction Sale TitleWatches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman“Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”
Auction Date Range28 October – 10 November 2016“28 October – 10 November 2016, 10:00 GMT”

Visible details

  • Open face case in gold-plated metal
  • White dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track
  • Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals
  • Pierced decorative gilt hands
  • 'SWISS MADE' printed at the dial perimeter flanking 6 o'clock
  • Fluted crown and rounded suspension bow positioned at 12 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • No movement, case back, or interior views are provided in the source entry
  • Lot description text lacks movement caliber, dimensions, and production year details

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Roamer. A gold plated keyless wind pocket watch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d0176506dc

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