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Daniel Roth
Ref. 2187 SQ BA
An extremely rare and fine skeletonized yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch with date, power reserve indicator, certificate and fitted box
Estimate
CHF120,000–240,000
€127,000–254,000
$147,000–294,000
Manufacturer
Daniel Roth
Year
1992
Movement No
2
Reference No
2187 SQ BA
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Manual
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold Daniel Roth pin buckle
Dimensions
35mm width and 38mm length
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Daniel Roth Certificate of Origin and Ownership dated March 3 1992, setting pin, fitted box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good to Know:
- Double-sided skeletonized tourbillon with date and power reserve
- Produced in very limited numbers, the present example, numbered 2, is distinguished by subtle dial variations
- Accompanied with its original certificate and fitted box
Considered one of the most influential watchmakers of his generation, Daniel Roth began his career at Audemars Piguet before joining Breguet in 1973. At a time when the historic maison was facing an uncertain future, Roth played a pivotal role in its revival, creating wristwatches inspired by the designs of Abraham-Louis Breguet, including some of the first modern perpetual calendar and tourbillon wristwatches. In 1987, he left Breguet to establish his own independent manufacture.
Featuring a double-sided skeletonized tourbillon, the present watch beautifully illustrates the intricacy and refinement of Roth’s work. The front dial displays the hours and minutes alongside the tourbillon cage, while the reverse reveals the date and power reserve.
Beyond the technical achievement, this timepiece reflects Daniel Roth’s commitment to traditional hand-finishing. The fully skeletonized movement puts the craftsmanship on full display, with each surface finished by hand to give the movement a sense of depth and balance. The hand-engraved bridges, polished bevels, and crisp chamfers are typical of the level of finishing seen in Roth’s early independent work.
The present watch, numbered 2, is distinguished by a potentially unique detail. To the best of our knowledge, this example features the “Daniel Roth” and movement number engravings on the two bridges directly above the tourbillon, rather than positioned farther away as seen on other known examples. As Roth was known to introduce subtle variations throughout his early production, such individual characteristics further enhance the rarity and collectability of each piece.
- Double-sided skeletonized tourbillon with date and power reserve
- Produced in very limited numbers, the present example, numbered 2, is distinguished by subtle dial variations
- Accompanied with its original certificate and fitted box
Considered one of the most influential watchmakers of his generation, Daniel Roth began his career at Audemars Piguet before joining Breguet in 1973. At a time when the historic maison was facing an uncertain future, Roth played a pivotal role in its revival, creating wristwatches inspired by the designs of Abraham-Louis Breguet, including some of the first modern perpetual calendar and tourbillon wristwatches. In 1987, he left Breguet to establish his own independent manufacture.
Featuring a double-sided skeletonized tourbillon, the present watch beautifully illustrates the intricacy and refinement of Roth’s work. The front dial displays the hours and minutes alongside the tourbillon cage, while the reverse reveals the date and power reserve.
Beyond the technical achievement, this timepiece reflects Daniel Roth’s commitment to traditional hand-finishing. The fully skeletonized movement puts the craftsmanship on full display, with each surface finished by hand to give the movement a sense of depth and balance. The hand-engraved bridges, polished bevels, and crisp chamfers are typical of the level of finishing seen in Roth’s early independent work.
The present watch, numbered 2, is distinguished by a potentially unique detail. To the best of our knowledge, this example features the “Daniel Roth” and movement number engravings on the two bridges directly above the tourbillon, rather than positioned farther away as seen on other known examples. As Roth was known to introduce subtle variations throughout his early production, such individual characteristics further enhance the rarity and collectability of each piece.