No Reserve
8084
Daniel Roth
Ref. 207
Small Seconds
A very attractive and exquisite stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, guilloché luminous salmon dial and Roman numerals
- Estimate
- HK$50,000 - 100,000•€6,200 - 12,300$6,400 - 12,800
HK$114,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Daniel Roth
- Year
- Circa 1990s
- Reference No
- 207
- Movement No
- 99’214
- Case No
- 652
- Model Name
- Small Seconds
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, 32 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel unsigned pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 41mm length x 35mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Daniel Roth stands as one of the pioneering figures of independent watchmaking, having founded his eponymous brand in 1989. Alongside contemporaries such as Urwerk, MB&F, and Richard Mille, Roth redefined the boundaries of horological design, blending technical ingenuity with a distinctive aesthetic that has left an indelible mark on the industry. A fourth-generation watchmaker, Roth honed his craft during formative tenures at Audemars Piguet and Breguet, where his visionary designs continue to influence the brands to this day.
- The Daniel Roth brand’s legacy, spanning the late 1990s to the early 2000s, can be divided into three distinct periods: its inception following Roth’s departure from Breguet in 1989; the era following The Hour Glass’s acquisition of a stake in 1995; and the period after Bulgari’s purchase of the brand in 2001. Among collectors, the earliest pieces from the pre-Hour Glass era are particularly coveted for their rarity and purity of design, often commanding significant attention when they appear on the market.
- The present lot, the Daniel Roth Small Seconds, exemplifies the brand’s innovative spirit and Roth’s enduring design language. Crafted in the late 1990s, this timepiece channels Roth’s irreverent creativity and technical mastery, blending his Breguet-inspired sensibilities with the bold identity of his eponymous brand. The watch features a striking double-ellipse stainless steel case—a signature Roth design—. Its unconventional shape, neither round, square, nor octagonal, is both audacious and wearable, offering a perfect balance of presence and comfort.
- The hand-engraved salmon dial is a masterpiece of artistry, adorned with Roth’s signature guilloché pattern and a brushed chapter ring that enhances legibility through subtle color contrasts and Roman numerals. At 6 o’clock, a small seconds subdial with an anchor-shaped hand adds a touch of meticulous detail, while the hands pay homage to Roth’s time at Breguet. The dial proudly proclaims “DANIEL ROTH” at 12 o’clock, a testament to the watchmaker’s enduring legacy.
- Numbered 652, this exceptional timepiece represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic from one of independent watchmaking’s most influential pioneers. For the discerning collector, it is a chance to own a piece of horological history—a watch that embodies Daniel Roth’s irreverent spirit, technical brilliance, and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of design.
- The Daniel Roth brand’s legacy, spanning the late 1990s to the early 2000s, can be divided into three distinct periods: its inception following Roth’s departure from Breguet in 1989; the era following The Hour Glass’s acquisition of a stake in 1995; and the period after Bulgari’s purchase of the brand in 2001. Among collectors, the earliest pieces from the pre-Hour Glass era are particularly coveted for their rarity and purity of design, often commanding significant attention when they appear on the market.
- The present lot, the Daniel Roth Small Seconds, exemplifies the brand’s innovative spirit and Roth’s enduring design language. Crafted in the late 1990s, this timepiece channels Roth’s irreverent creativity and technical mastery, blending his Breguet-inspired sensibilities with the bold identity of his eponymous brand. The watch features a striking double-ellipse stainless steel case—a signature Roth design—. Its unconventional shape, neither round, square, nor octagonal, is both audacious and wearable, offering a perfect balance of presence and comfort.
- The hand-engraved salmon dial is a masterpiece of artistry, adorned with Roth’s signature guilloché pattern and a brushed chapter ring that enhances legibility through subtle color contrasts and Roman numerals. At 6 o’clock, a small seconds subdial with an anchor-shaped hand adds a touch of meticulous detail, while the hands pay homage to Roth’s time at Breguet. The dial proudly proclaims “DANIEL ROTH” at 12 o’clock, a testament to the watchmaker’s enduring legacy.
- Numbered 652, this exceptional timepiece represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic from one of independent watchmaking’s most influential pioneers. For the discerning collector, it is a chance to own a piece of horological history—a watch that embodies Daniel Roth’s irreverent spirit, technical brilliance, and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of design.