Daniel Roth Skeleton Retrograde
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1990s
This Daniel Roth 'Skeleton Retrograde' wristwatch, identified as serial number 17, dates to the late 1990s. The timepiece features a double-ellipse-shaped case crafted from 18K white gold, measuring 35 by 38 mm with a thickness of 11 mm.
The watch is defined by its skeletonized construction, revealing a hand-engraved movement, the Caliber 3000. It includes a retrograde hour function displayed on a guilloché sector, alongside separate ring dials for minutes and seconds, all driven by a 17-jewel movement with a straight-line lever escapement. The watch has a water-resistant rating and is fitted with a transparent case back, sapphire crystals, and an 18K white gold Daniel Roth buckle.
Blued steel 'flèche' hands indicate the time. The dial, case, and movement are signed. The watch maintains a 42-hour power reserve and includes a monometallic balance and micrometer regulator.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Skeletonized retrograde wristwatch
- Jewels
- 17
- Serial
- 17
- Movement
- Cal. 3000
- Case type
- Double-ellipse-shaped
- Dimensions
- 35 x 38 mm
- Case Material
- 18K white gold
- Power Reserve
- 42-hour
- Maker / attribution
- Daniel Roth
Design
- Visible features
- • Features a double-ellipse case design • Skeletonized movement plate shows hand-engraving • Dial displays a retrograde hour sector with painted Arabic numerals • Hands are blued steel in the 'flèche' style
- Movement and Mechanics
- Powering the timepiece is the Caliber 3000, a movement characterized by its hand-engraved and skeletonized finish. This mechanical movement is jeweled with 17 jewels and employs a straight-line lever escapement. The balance is monometallic and operates in conjunction with a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The watch provides a 42-hour autonomy. Precision is managed via a micrometer regulator, and the movement includes a shock absorber to protect the balance staff. The entire mechanism is contained within the water-resistant white gold case.
- Condition and Signatures
- The auction description reports the object is in very good condition across its primary components. Specifically, the case is graded as 3, while the movement is assigned a grade of 2, and the dial is ranked 2-01. All parts are described as original, with the hands confirmed as original to the piece. The watch is fully signed, with the signature appearing on the dial, the case, and the movement. It is completed by an original 18K white gold Daniel Roth buckle.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in a solid, two-body case with a double-ellipse configuration. Constructed of 18K white gold, the case features polished surfaces, a rounded bezel, and straight lugs. A transparent case back allows for visibility of the internal components, and sapphire crystals are fitted to the front and back of the watch. It incorporates a guilloché sector specifically for the retrograde hour indication, which uses painted Arabic numerals. Additionally, the dial layout includes ring dials for minutes and seconds, with timekeeping indicated by blued steel flèche-style hands.
Identification
- Serial number
- 17
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The country of manufacture is not stated in the source
- Research required: Specific metal composition of the balance components beyond 'monometallic' is not described