{"product_id":"daniel-roth-seconds-at-six-207-steel","title":"Daniel Roth Seconds at Six 207 Steel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen discussing the pioneers of independent watchmaking, names such as Philippe Dufour, Kari Voutilainen, Roger Smith, and F.P. Journe inevitably dominate the conversation. Yet long before independent watchmaking became a recognised category of collecting, there was Daniel Roth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFew individuals have shaped modern horology as profoundly as Roth. Following the acquisition of Breguet by Chaumet in the late 1970s, he played a pivotal role in reviving the historic manufacture and establishing much of the aesthetic language collectors now associate with modern Breguet. The hand-guilloché dials, straight lugs, coin-edge cases, and classical proportions that define the brand today can all be traced, in large part, to Roth's influence. Beyond Breguet, he also contributed to the development of complicated movements at Lemania, whose calibres would go on to power chronographs for some of Switzerland's most prestigious manufactures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFollowing the success of his work at Breguet and Lemania, Roth embarked on the next chapter of his career by establishing the independent brand that would bear his name. Broadly speaking, Daniel Roth can be divided into three distinct eras: the early years as a truly independent manufacture, the transitional period following The Hour Glass Group's involvement, and the later years after Bulgari acquired the company and Roth himself departed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 1995, Roth joined forces with The Hour Glass Group, and the example presented here emerged during that transitional period. While collectors often focus their attention on the earliest independent-era pieces, several references from this chapter remain every bit as compelling, among them the Seconds at Six in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmong the watches produced during the Hour Glass era, the Seconds at Six is perhaps the purest expression of Roth's original design philosophy. It retains the signature Ellipsocurvex case while adopting a more contemporary dial than many of the brand's earlier references. Rather than relying on decorative flourishes, its appeal lies in proportion and balance. The large Roman numeral chapter ring dominates the dial, while the oversized subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock creates a pleasing symmetry that anchors the entire composition. Contrasting silver and anthracite finishes introduce depth, while thermally blued hands provide a restrained touch of colour against an otherwise monochromatic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFollowing Bvlgari's acquisition of Daniel Roth in 2000, the brand gradually moved away from the principles that had originally defined it. Although the distinctive double-ellipse case was retained, subsequent interpretations became larger, more extravagant, and, for many collectors, lost much of the elegance that characterised Roth's own creations. Fortunately, recent years have marked a welcome return to form. Under La Fabrique du Temps and LVMH, the introduction of the Tourbillon Souscription, Extra Plat, and Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton has re-established Daniel Roth as one of the most original and significant names in independent watchmaking, while shining a deserved spotlight on the remarkable legacy of its founder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1990's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028739616855,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1872\/9369\/files\/Daniel-Roth-Seconds-at-Six-Ref.-207-SS-2_0103_Layer-72.png?v=1783929802","url":"https:\/\/www.ssongwatches.com\/products\/daniel-roth-seconds-at-six-207-steel","provider":"S.Song Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}