Origins and period
Vallée de Joux and Geneva, Switzerland
Independent name established around 1989
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Daniel Roth
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Daniel Roth in watchmaking
After important work reviving complicated watchmaking at Breguet, Daniel Roth established his own independent brand. His watches combined traditional complications and hand finishing with a distinctive double-ellipse case and carefully arranged, engine-turned dials.
Landmark dates
- Founding and first production
- Important movement or model launch
- Expansion, merger, revival, or modern milestone
Known for
Double-ellipse cases, tourbillons, perpetual calendars, chronographs, retrograde displays, and early independent haute horlogerie.
Movements and innovation
Calibres, escapements, case construction, water resistance, electronic or quartz development, manufacturing methods, patents, and specialist suppliers.
Identification checklist
- Reference and serial numbers
- Movement calibre and jewel count
- Case material and dimensions
- Dial, hands, crown, crystal, bracelet, and inscriptions
Preservation guidance
Service considerations, originality, replacement parts, water-resistance assumptions, safe storage, and details that should be documented before restoration.
References and credits
Official manufacturer history, museum or archive sources, technical sheets, books, catalogues, advertisements, image credits, and provenance notes.