Manufacturer: Daniel Roth Year: Circa 1990s Reference No: 2147PT Case No: 232 Model Name: Chronograph BB 2147 Material: Platinum Calibre: Manual, cal. Lemania 2320, 21 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Platinum pin buckle Dimensions: 38mm length x 35mm width Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Accompanied by blank Certificate of Origin signed by Daniel Roth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
I admire Daniel Roth for his incredible originality in design. With the exception of the roman numeral track which is classic Breguet, every element of the design is beautifully idiosyncratic. The lozenge shaped case is full of detail and has a beautiful, heavy feel in the hand. The logo and reference at the very top and bottom of the dial is unusual but perfectly balanced. The hands are bold and graphic, clearly legible and well suited to the overall design. Finally, the colours are a seldom-seen delicate mix of charcoal and cream. - Mark Cho
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- This manually-wound Daniel Roth Chronograph BB 2147 is a quintessential execution of the watchmaker’s design language. The dial features a sharply finished pinstripe guilloché pattern, which creates a sublime juxtaposition to the brushed chapter ring and chronograph counters. The contrast in finishing, as well as the layout on several levels, brings dimension to the dark mono-toned dial.
- The dial is signed with “DANIEL ROTH” at 12 o’clock and the watch’s unique number, “NUMERO 232”, is positioned at 6 o’clock. The lance-shaped hands, another visual inspiration from the Abraham-Louis Breguet, are fashioned in steel.
- Fitted in an iconic stadium-shaped double-ellipse platinum case, the watch’s frame is complemented by a stepped bezel and sharp, straight lugs. The chronograph pushers, on the right-hand side of the case, repeat this double-ellipse shape, lending balance to the overall design. The watch sits comfortably on the wrist thanks to its modest dimensions of 38mm in length and 35mm in width, making it the ideal wristwatch for both formal events or casual settings.