Daniel Roth
Reference 118.X.40 | A pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication and bracelet | Circa 2000
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November 12, 12:12 PM GMT
Estimate
24,000 - 35,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: white, pink
Calibre: cal. DR114 automatic, 27 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 105
Closure: 18k pink gold Daniel Roth bracelet and double-folding clasp
Size: 38 x 45 mm (width x length including lugs)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Having worked at both Audemars Piguet and Breguet, Daniel Roth is a man who recognises the importance of creating a distinct and recognisable brand aesthetic, while also mastering the art of traditional watchmaker. It is safe to say that the brand he created in his name has achieved both.
The present watch is not short on style or substance. The case, rendered in a luxurious pink gold, features Daniel Roth's signature 'double ellipse' shape. What makes this lot even more special is the inclusion of a signed matching pink gold bracelet, a very seldom seen accessory. Within the watch beats calibre DR114, a perpetual calendar automatic movement. This complication is one of the most hallowed in the watch world as, provided the watch remains wound, it will not need date adjustment until the year 2100.
With a distinct and unconventional dial design, with calendar apertures at 3 and 9 o'clock, oversized roman numerals and salmon detailing, this Daniel Roth absolutely delivers what the brand's founder set out to do over 30 years ago.