Daniel Roth

Daniel Roth is widely considered to be one of the most talented and remarkable watchmakers of the past century. Raised in his grandfather’s watchmaking workshop, it is no overstatement to say that Roth has lived and breathed watches for his entire life, and at the time of writing has spent over 50 years in the industry, working for the likes of Audemars Piguet and Breguet. It was at the latter which he honed his own personal style during his tenure as Master Watchmaker of the brand. 

In 1988, Daniel Roth founded his eponymous brand where he integrated classic design influences with his own identity, carving out his own space of the horological landscape. One of his first creations, the distinct ‘double ellipse’ case shape, went on to become a hallmark of the brand. Perhaps another feature which Roth is best known for is the tourbillon, due in part to his time spent at Breguet, the original inventor of the complication. 

Both the ‘double ellipse’ case and tourbillon can be found on the present watch, which also adds a retrograde date and power reserve to the list of complications to improve the utility of the watch. Though designed and produced in the years following Roth’s departure from the company, this watch embodies everything that Daniel Roth did best: distinctive and tasteful design, seamlessly integrated with horological intrigue.