Vintage Roamer Stingray Chrono Diver Chronograph Valjoux 23

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The Watch

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Probably one of the most famous and sought after watches ever produced by Roamer. The Stingray chronographs encompassed the range from the 'Pasadina' and 'Jet-time'.

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This watch features the desirable Valjoux 23 movement, which was only used for one year before Roamer decided to switch to the Valjoux 7733.

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This Particular Chrono Diver boasts an original signed crystal and an Roamer Rockshell Gay Freres bracelet. The Caseback markings were very shallow and have now completely disappeared. The Case is a front-loading stainless case, the movement pops out of the case with the caseback and crown/pushers still attached.

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The Specs


Age: c.1968-1969
Movement: Manual winding, with 2 register 12 hour Chronograph. 
Calibre: Valjoux 23.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Serviced 2023, fully inspected 2024.
Dial: Original Roamer Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: Case:42mm End to End: 43mm
Bezel: Bi-Directional.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Signed Crystal.
Crown and Pushers: Original Roamer Crown and pushers.
Strap/Bracelet: On a Original Roamer Rockshell Gay Freres Bracelet from 1969. Fits approx 8in.
Lug Width: 20mm


Getting Acquainted

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Bits that stand out:
- Supreme Quality Valjoux 23 Movement.
- Very cool Dial layout.
-Beautiful Dial Patina.
- Unusual to find Gay Freres Roamer Rockshell Bracelet.
-Original Signed Crystal.
-Multi-Colour Bezel.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Scratches throughout the Original Crystal.
-Some scratches to the Case and Bracelet.
-Caseback markings completely disappeared.
-The Bracelet is now secured by using the secondary clasp. The lips of the Clasp have broken off.
-Bezel is stiff to turn.

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Overall this Chrono Diver is in very nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in super condition.
Steel Case is in good nick, with some scratches throughout.
Crystal is original and signed. It has scratches throughout.
The hands are in good shape.
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 Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist.