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Pre-Owned Daniel Roth

Daniel Roth's independent legacy and distinctive double-ellipse case shape have made his timepieces cult favorites among collectors. Explore pre-owned Daniel Roth watches that reflect decades of mechanical creativity, rare complications, and bold, unconventional style.

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Discover the Independent Spirit and Design Precision of Daniel Roth

Founded in 1988 by a master watchmaker who helped revive Breguet, the Daniel Roth brand became known for its daring case designs, haute complications, and low-production artisanal timepieces. Each Daniel Roth watch is a study in craftsmanship, from hand-decorated movements to guilloché dials and instantly recognizable shapes. As the brand enters a new chapter under LVMH stewardship, early pieces from the founder's era and rare complications from the 1990s and early 2000s continue to draw discerning collectors worldwide.

Explore Pre-Owned Daniel Roth Watches

Daniel Roth's approach to watchmaking has always been defined by artistic risk, technical depth, and a reverence for tradition — balanced by a flair for modernity. After honing his craft at Breguet during its revival in the late 20th century, Roth founded his namesake brand in 1988, establishing a distinct design language that would become instantly recognizable to collectors: the double-ellipse case. These softly curved watches offered something radical yet refined in an era dominated by round forms and conventional layouts.

Design Signatures and Mechanical Craft

Vintage Daniel Roth watches from the 1990s and early 2000s are celebrated for their hand-finished calibers, often developed in partnership with independent movement houses. Guilloché dials, blued hands, off-center subdials, and deeply curved sapphire crystals were key design elements. Complications like chronographs, tourbillons, retrogrades, perpetual calendars, and even double time zones were featured across limited runs — each bearing Roth's subtle signature on the dial edge.

Materials and Model Range

Throughout its early years, Daniel Roth produced watches in precious metals such as yellow, rose, and white gold, as well as platinum. Many models were made in extremely low numbers — often under 50 pieces per reference — making pre-owned examples exceptionally rare. Particularly collectible models include the Papillon jumping hour, tourbillon references from the Master series, and early retrograde calendar designs.

The Modern Revival Under LVMH

Today, Daniel Roth is enjoying a renaissance under the ownership of LVMH and the stewardship of La Fabrique du Temps. The relaunched brand remains true to the original design codes, now with enhanced movement architecture and finishing. The new Daniel Roth watches continue the legacy of low-volume, high-integrity craftsmanship — and we are proud to be an authorized retailer for this new era of the brand.

Collectors searching for mechanical art with independent roots and restrained eccentricity will find tremendous value in the pre-owned Daniel Roth market. Each piece represents a slice of modern horological history, a moment when one man's vision helped shape the next generation of contemporary watch design.

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Who This Is For

The Daniel Roth collection appeals to seasoned collectors and design connoisseurs who appreciate independent thinking in both form and movement. These watches resonate with those who admire classic French-Swiss aesthetics, complications with character, and thoughtful case proportions that distinguish rather than overwhelm.

Concierge Support, Backed by Trust

Each pre-owned Daniel Roth timepiece is authenticated and inspected by our team of experts and backed by a two-year global warranty. Whether you're seeking an early Master series chronograph or a rare jumping hour reference, our concierge advisors are available to guide you through the selection process with care and expertise.

Daniel Roth is a master watchmaker who launched his own brand in 1988 after helping revive Breguet. He is known for inventing the double-ellipse case shape and creating highly finished, low-production watches with complications.
Their rarity, technical complexity, and independent heritage. Many vintage Roth watches were made in editions of fewer than 50 pieces, often featuring guilloché dials, retrograde indicators, or tourbillons.
Yes. After being dormant for several years, Daniel Roth was revived by LVMH and La Fabrique du Temps in 2023. The brand now produces a small number of watches annually with modern movements and original case designs.
The double-ellipse case is the brand's hallmark — a form that's wider than it is tall, with soft curves and integrated lugs. This shape is instantly recognizable and uncommon in traditional watchmaking.
Yes. We are an authorized retailer for the newly relaunched Daniel Roth brand. Our showrooms and online platform offer access to the latest releases as well as pre-owned vintage references.