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In the refined sphere of independent watchmaking, DANIEL ROTH has introduced a sophisticated new expression of its Extra Plat collection, elevating the rarity of the line while retaining an understated and disciplined elegance. Rooted in the firm belief of its legendary founder that a thin dress watch represents the ultimate epitome of functional elegance, this model is meticulously designed from the ground up to balance modern sophistication with time-honored craft. Cloaked in 950 platinum—a noble metal long synonymous with rarity and traditional savoir-faire—the watch establishes a quiet yet unmistakable presence on the wrist that will immediately resonate with serious connoisseurs.
The defining silhouette of this timepiece remains the signature double-ellipse case, an iconic geometry originally created by master watchmaker Daniel Roth to beautifully frame complex horological mechanisms. To complement this distinctive shape, downward-sloping lugs have been elegantly integrated to ensure optimal wrist comfort while providing a handsome architectural contrast against the light-tan calfskin leather strap. The dial base is forged from solid white gold, displaying a mesmerizing pinstripe guilloché texture executed entirely by hand using a traditional rose engine. Each line is individually carved with masterful control over depth and spacing, beautifully bordered by a gold minute disc finished with a classic filet sauté edge and sharp black typography.
Beneath this stunning facade lies the core of the timepiece: the ultra-thin, hand-wound manufacture Calibre DR002, fully developed and assembled at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton under the expert guidance of master watchmakers Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini. Tasked with striking the perfect balance between chronometric precision and a generous power reserve within a slim 3.1 mm structure, the watchmakers increased the movement's frequency to 4 Hz. To sustain this high frequency without sacrificing energy efficiency or structural stability, the calibre incorporates a specially refined balance wheel featuring a variable-inertia geometry and adjustable counterweights.
An open sapphire caseback reveals the true artistic discipline of the manufacture, where technical engineering and aesthetic restraint seamlessly converge. The movement's bridges are decorated with demanding hand-finishing details, most notably the internal angles which are rendered in a rare, rounded bercé form. Requiring at least twice the execution time of a standard flat bevel, this traditional decoration involves polishing a precise curved radius along the edges to create a brilliant, uniform profile. Shaped and hand-polished in-house using a traditional cabron tool, these components reinforce the brand's unwavering commitment to its guiding philosophy: "La Montre Objet d'Art".
| Case Material | Platinum (950) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 38.6 mm x 35.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm |
| Case Design | Signature double-ellipse shape with downward-shaped lugs for enhanced comfort |
| Glass | Flat anti-reflection sapphire crystal |
| Caseback | Sapphire crystal caseback revealing the movement finishing |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters (3 ATM) |
| Dial Base | Solid white gold base |
|---|---|
| Dial Decoration | Hand-executed Pinstripes guilloché using an antique rose engine |
| Minute Track | Gold minute track disc finished with a filet sauté border |
| Typography | Black decalque font indicating the time and the DANIEL ROTH name |
| Hands | Solid gold hands |
| Calibre Type | Manufacture manual-winding mechanical movement |
|---|---|
| Development | Developed, engineered, and assembled at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton |
| Supervision | Master Watchmakers Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini |
| Movement Dimensions | 31 mm x 28 mm |
| Movement Thickness | 3.1 mm (Ultra-thin architecture) |
| Components / Jewels | 143 components / 21 jewels |
| Frequency | 4 Hz (28,800 semi-oscillations per hour) |
| Power Reserve | 65 hours |
| Oscillator / Balance | Refined variable-inertia balance wheel equipped with counterweights |
| Finishing & Craft | Over 70 individual hand-finishing operations; internal bridge angles executed in rare rounded bercé form; edges meticulously shaped and uniform-polished using a traditional cabron tool. |
| Strap Material | Light-tan calfskin leather strap |
|---|---|
| Lugs Width | 20 mm |
| Launch Date | May 2026 |
| Price | 65,000 CHF (excluding taxes) |
