Our Story
Swiss watchmaking since 1888
The story of ROAMER, the brand of high-quality Swiss watches, begins with the ideal of its pioneering founder, Fritz Meyer (1859-1926), to create a robust yet elegant watch, a precious accessory which everyone would love to own.
137 years later, ROAMER is strengthening its presence in key markets, staying true to what sets the brand apart: exceptional Swiss craftsmanship, distinctive design, and an outstanding price-to-performance ratio. For men and women who value authentic Swiss Made watches at a fair price, this balance has shaped ROAMER’s identity and earned its lasting reputation.
From Spark to Signature
What began in 1888 as Fritz Meyer’s small Solothurn workshop grew into a thriving manufacture with its own calibres, pioneering MST movements, and a name that would soon travel the world: ROAMER.
FRITZ MEYER (1859-1926)
The story of ROAMER, the brand of high-quality Swiss watches, begins with the ideal of its pioneering founder, Fritz Meyer (1859-1926), to create a robust yet elegant watch, a precious accessory which everyone would love to own. With this goal, he sets up his own business in Solothurn, Switzerland – a workshop with six employees producing cylinder escapements for the watch industry.
SOLOTHURN ROAMER OFFICE 1895
Within only 7 years, the company grows to 60 employees and produces complete watches. In the same year the company develops its first own calibre and names it number 38 to commemorate the 38th birthday of the company’s founder.
BIRTH OF THE “MST”-MOVEMENT – 1905
The «MST» movements developed and constructed by Meyer and Stüdeli quickly acquire an excellent reputation for their high precision and reliability in and beyond Switzerland. The manufacture continues to grow and a spacious new factory to accommodate 300 workers opens its doors. ROAMER, the name of the most successful line, is registered as a trademark in Switzerland.
Built to Roam: The Story of Our Independence
From the roaring 1920s to the post-war 1950s, ROAMER carved its own path in Swiss watchmaking. By producing over a million watches a year and bringing case and dial manufacturing in-house, the brand secured full control over its quality and innovation. With more than 1,200 master craftsmen and patented designs in durability, ROAMER not only grew in scale but also in identity — a journey that culminated in 1952 with the proud birth of ROAMER Watch Co. SA, a name that continues to embody Swiss independence and craftsmanship.
Onemillion
Roamer watches produced already in 1923
1200
Skilled craftsmen are employed by Roamer in the 40’s
