Rosneathian
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Nicely put. I'm working my way from the outside in to the heart of his finest work.
Mar 06, 2021,08:38 AM
This watch is of course from after Daniel Roth left the project, when he had to leave the use of his own name behind him. I find that quite - how to put it - unsettling? A case of artistry and commerce pulling something beautiful apart. So I actually have mixed feelings about this watch. It's certainly as you describe, but in order to experience the real Roth I'll be delving into his work at Breguet in the 1980s and then up to the mid-1990s with his own brand.
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The Daniel Roth Ellipsocurvex Moonphase
By: Rosneathian : March 6th, 2021-05:31
38mm x 41mm. Manual wind. 18K yellow gold. Power reserve, date disk, moonphase, and small (very small) seconds. This watch arrived yesterday from a merchant in Germany. Before and during the purchase process I connected with a number of seasoned Daniel Ro...
Thanks and you're welcome.
By: Rosneathian : March 6th, 2021-06:50
One of the pleasures of collecting is to reach into the back stories of individual watchmakers, brands and watches. I'm fairly eclectic so my web extends in a number of directions. I have to say though that I'm smitten by Daniel Roth past and present, and...
In time, perhaps. I've yet to find the particular watch for me
By: Rosneathian : March 9th, 2021-07:20
I've remarked elsewhere how issues of Eurostar from 1989 through to 2001 provide an excellent sweep of how Daniel Roth's work evolved. It's a trade publication, so much of the content is brand-driven. Nevertheless it's a thorough, educational reference an...
Congratulations on this beauty!
By: Time to watch : March 6th, 2021-08:19
It’s not everyday an independent watchmaker creates a case for a watch that is both unique and instantly recognizable. And when the dial matched to said case is just as charming it’s imho a classic. Enjoy yours in good health!
Thanks for sharing these fine THG period examples.
By: Rosneathian : March 6th, 2021-11:29
Chance encounters stimulate curiosity. Curiosity develops into study. Study gives rise to admiration. Head, heart and gut all play their part in transforming observation into action. So, in my case, it took the better part of a year to get to this point, ...
Agreed!
By: Obeezy : March 7th, 2021-11:38
Huge congratulations 🎉
By: ialienam_AUS : March 7th, 2021-23:26
I just got my Papillon back from full service too. I feel it’s kinda best of two worlds, many of my friends are concerned about indie future serviceability. But for DR or RD, it’s probably something I am not too worried. I was surprised when I first took ...
You have an extraordinarily beautiful watch.
By: Rosneathian : March 8th, 2021-16:25
When Bvlgari took over from THG, they didn't just buy the use of Daniel Roth's name (he couldn't use it himself after the buyout), they bought the designs and capacity to sustain production. Of course they did that for several years, during which they rel...