One of the earliest references created by Daniel Roth's eponymous brand, this 2147 Chronograph is perhaps the most classic of Roth's designs, with a double-ellipse shaped case and pinstripe guilloch dial.
Perhaps one of the most celebrated examples of Roth's watches and for independent watchmaking of the 90s as a whole, this 2147 Chronograph is a classic piece that speaks to the quality and beauty of the watchmaker's earliest work.
Focusing on the dial, we see that it features Roths archetypal pinstripe guilloche, in addition to bearing Roths signature just under 12 oclock and the number of the piece below 6 o'clock, in keeping with watchmaking tradition.?If you compare this piece with his past work at Breguet, you can see that some of his design choices were transferred, such as the straight lugs, sloped bezel and polishing throughout the yellow gold case. The lance-shaped hands, another visual inspiration from the Abraham-Louis Breguet, are rendered in blue steel. The watch has Roth's signature double-ellipse case, which balances straight lines and curves
Assembled by hand in the brands Valle du Joux workshop, this?Daniel Roth Chronograph 2147?is powered by a finely-finished?Lemania 2320?movement. The movement features a 21 jewel, straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a self-compensating Breguet spring and swan-neck micrometer regulator. Aesthetically, the calibre is finished to a high standard. The movement features chamfering, polishing and decoration, in the form of Geneva striping.
A relatively early example, this watch is in especially good condition and comes with its original box and papers. For those looking to find a complete set for a Daniel Roth piece, this watch is a rare time capsule that gives the collector a chance to feel like they are receiving the watch in its original state, for the very first time.
Closer look
| Brand: | Daniel Roth |
| Model: | Chronograph ref. BA 2147 |
| Movement: | manual-winding Daniel Roth calibre, based on Lemania 2320 |
| Functions: | chronograph functions, hours, minutes, seconds, sub-seconds |
| Features: | double-ellipse case, white gold dial, blued hands |
| Case material: | yellow gold |
| Case diameter: | 35 x 38mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front |
| Strap: | from our own collection, Daniel Roth black alligator strap, Daniel Roth yellow gold pin buckle |
| Lug width: | 20 x 16mm |
| Year: | c. 1990 |
| Accompanying materials: | N/A |
Condition
This Daniel Roth Chronograph is in good condition throughout. Superficial marks can be found on the case and lugs, consistent with relative wear over time. Most notably, there are light dings to the left portion of the case and bezel. Light tarnishing and patina have developed on the yellow gold midcase and behind the lugs. On the solid case back, light scratches are found on the right hand side, and the hallmarks and engravings are crisp and well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
