Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt
The Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt is a cosmetic update to the brand's svelte time-only watch, featuring a striking high-contrast black dial with gilt markings. Manufactured by La Fabrique du Temps (LFT), the watch is powered by the proprietary DR002 manual-wind movement and aims to recreate historical models with enhanced, superior movements. This iteration is considered the best-looking of the Extra Plat collection to date, offering a formal yet visually impactful aesthetic.
- Price: CHF55,000 excluding taxes
- 38.6 mm by 35.5 mm case
- 7.7 mm height
- 18k rose gold case
- Manual-wind movement: Cal. DR002
- 65 hours power reserve
- 30 m water resistance
- Not a limited edition
The "gilt" dial markings are not printed but are the solid gold dial base showing through a black coating, achieved through an elaborate process involving engine turning, masking varnish, and electroplating.
The case lugs have been reworked to curve downwards, offering a sleeker profile than the original model's straight, angular lugs.
The DR002 movement features a free-sprung balance and a linear winding click in steel, with polished countersinks for screws and jewels.
The watch's dimensions of 35.5 mm wide and 7.7 mm high are close to the original 1990s model, maintaining proportions suitable for a dress watch.
The "gilt" finish on the dial is a historical reference, as the original Daniel Roth brand offered such dials across its range in the 1990s.
The high-contrast gilt-on-black dial provides more visual presence than more muted dial options, such as the platinum version in shades of grey.