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Roamer La Grande gold plated manual wind wristwatch

Partially verified

This Roamer La Grande manual wind wristwatch is housed in a gold-plated case paired with a black leather strap featuring contrast white stitching. The dark dial displays applied rose-gilt baton hour markers, matching dauphine hands, and a subsidiary dial located between the ten and eleven o'clock positions. Dial text includes 'ROAMER', 'La Grande', '17 JEWELS', and 'SWISS MADE'. The winding crown is marked with the numerals '1888'. Source reports catalogue this piece under Lot 188 in the Bonhams sale 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman' held in autumn 2016.

Roamer La Grande gold plated manual wind wristwatch
Roamer La Grande gold plated manual wind wristwatch — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Roamer
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
188
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
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 Appearance

The timepiece is catalogued as a Roamer manual-wind wristwatch designated with the model name 'La Grande'. It appeared as Lot 188 in the Bonhams auction 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman', running from 23 September to 6 October 2016.

The catalog entry describes the watch as gold plated with a manual-wind movement, but does not provide additional movement specifications, serials, or production dates in the available listing text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Roamer. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch Model: La Grande”
  • “Lot 188”
  • “Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman 23 September – 6 October 2016, 10:00 BST”

Case and Exterior Features

Direct visual observation shows a circular gold-plated case fitted with a smooth polished bezel showing light surface handling marks. The winding crown is engraved with '1888'.

The watch is mounted on a black strap with an alligator pattern and white contrast edge stitching. The case back and clasp are not visible in the provided image.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circular gold-plated case with smooth polished bezel showing light surface handling marks”
  • “Winding crown engraved with '1888'”
  • “Black alligator-pattern strap with white contrast edge stitching”

Dial Configuration and Indications

The watch features a dark dial configured with applied rose-gilt faceted baton indexes and a double baton at the 12 o'clock position.

An auxiliary subdial is situated between the 10 and 11 o'clock positions and is fitted with a matching subsidiary hand. Dial legends include the printed inscriptions 'ROAMER', 'La Grande', '17 JEWELS', and 'SWISS MADE'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dark dial with applied rose-gilt faceted baton indexes and double baton at 12 o'clock”
  • “Auxiliary subdial located between the 10 and 11 o'clock positions with a matching subsidiary hand”
  • “Printed dial legends reading 'ROAMER', 'La Grande', '17 JEWELS', and 'SWISS MADE'”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber is fitted inside the case, and does it account for the auxiliary subdial located between 10 and 11 o'clock?
  • What reference numbers or hallmarks are stamped on the interior or exterior of the unillustrated case back?
  • What is the date or era of manufacture for this model variant?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Roamer La Grande gold plated manual wind wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRoamer“Roamer. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch”
ModelLa Grande“Model: La Grande”
Lot Number188“Lot 188”
Case PlatingGold plated“A gold plated manual wind wristwatch”
Auction Sale TitleWatches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman“Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”
Auction Dates23 September – 6 October 2016, 10:00 BST“23 September – 6 October 2016, 10:00 BST”

Visible details

  • Circular gold-plated case with smooth polished bezel showing light surface handling marks
  • Dark dial with applied rose-gilt faceted baton indexes and double baton at 12 o'clock
  • Auxiliary subdial located between the 10 and 11 o'clock positions with a matching subsidiary hand
  • Printed dial legends reading 'ROAMER', 'La Grande', '17 JEWELS', and 'SWISS MADE'
  • Winding crown engraved with '1888'
  • Black alligator-pattern strap with white contrast edge stitching

Research qualifications

  • Case back, inner movement, and clasp are not visible in the provided image
  • Manufacture date is not stated in the auction listing

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

Consulted source

Bonhams : Roamer. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch Model: La Grande

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 48fea0a45b

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