Lot 186

Daniel Roth

Papillon 10 Years Daniel Roth

A limited edition wristwatch in almost mint condition, with jumping hours and retrograde minutes

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This magnificent 18 K white gold wristwatch has a beautifully curved case with convex and concave lines which fits perfectly on the wrist. The dial ornamented with different guilloche pattern is arranged in a marvelously symmetrical layout. A window for the jumping hours is positioned at 12 o’clock, while the minutes are indicated by an extra-large blued hand in the lower half of the dial in a semicircle stretching from 3 to 9 o’clock. A central subdial displaying the seconds features a different guilloche pattern. The crystal case back reveals the movement with the distinctive engine-turned solid gold rotor.

Daniel Roth was one of the most gifted watchmakers of his time and designed the Breguet wristwatches before establishing his own manufactory in Le Sentier and Geneva in 1989. His reputation was mainly based on his complex timepieces such as the Tourbillon with an 8-day power reserve or the Westminster Grande Sonnerie Carillon. The brand was taken over by the Bulgari group in 2000. The workshops in Le Sentier and Geneva are shared with sister company Gérald Genta.