Daniel Roth Announces New "Extra Plat Platine" Watch

The essence of traditional watchmaking is further elevated with the platinum "Daniel Roth Extra Plat Platine."

In the spirit of independent watchmaking, Daniel Roth adds a new expression to the "Extra Plat" collection, enhancing its exclusivity with a discreet appearance. Finished in platinum, a material long symbolic of rarity and traditional savoir-faire, this latest creation offers a subtle yet undeniable presence on the wrist, its true value appreciated by discerning enthusiasts. Beyond the gleaming surface, the essence is shaped by the architecture and finishing of the Caliber DR002, a perfect balance of technical discipline and aesthetic restraint.

Architecture in Motion Inheriting Mr. Roth's watchmaking philosophy, the Caliber DR002 is designed with a focus on clarity and balance of proportions, with every component meticulously placed with intent.

The "Extra Plat" watch embodies a unique philosophy within the constraints of thinness. In designing the DR002, master watchmakers Enrico Barbasini and Michel Navas asked themselves, "how far should we go, and where should we stop?" The finishing, requiring over 70 individual steps, is all done by hand and polished to a level of excellence.

In developing the movement, Enrico Barbasini and Michel Navas sought a balance between chronometric precision and power reserve. To achieve this, they used a 4 Hz balance to increase the frequency. This required a different approach to maintain high frequency without compromising energy efficiency or the overall stability of the movement. The balance itself was improved to a variable inertia structure with counterweights, further enhancing performance while maintaining the movement's slim profile.

Elegance in the Details Through the open caseback, one can see the meticulously executed chamfering. Among the most technically demanding features are the internal angles, rendered with a rounded shape. This intricate process, taking at least twice as long as conventional chamfering, speaks to the depth of hand-finishing.

This traditional watchmaking decoration is used not on flat, angular chamfers, but to finish curved surfaces and edges. Applied along the entire edge of the bridges, it creates a rounded, gleaming contour. The angled surfaces are individually and meticulously shaped and polished in-house by hand using a tool called a "cabron." This technique provides a level of precision and uniformity unattainable by automated processes.

Time Forged in Platinum The double-ellipse platinum case has a discreet yet special presence. Platinum is far denser and more difficult to work with than gold, putting more strain on tools and requiring skilled craftsmanship at low speeds. Its creation often takes three times longer than gold.

The dial's base is solid gold, accompanied by a gold minute disc with black typography for the time and Daniel Roth's name, its edge adorned with a "filet sauté" pattern. The pinstripe guilloché pattern on the dial is entirely hand-applied using a rose engine lathe, with each line individually engraved. This process requires precise control over depth and spacing to ensure uniformity across the surface. Downward-arched lugs enhance wearing comfort and complement the case's silhouette, creating a sophisticated contrast as a base for the light-tan leather strap.

Faithfully expressing Daniel Roth's watchmaking codes, the "Extra Plat Platine" and its refined finish perfectly embody the brand's philosophy of "La Montre Objet d’Art."

Through the fusion of traditional hand-finishing and a precisely engineered movement, this watch reaffirms an unwavering commitment to timeless savoir-faire and technical integrity, its essence highlighted by meticulous detail and understated elegance.

Technical Specifications - Case Material: Platinum - Dimensions: 38.6 x 35.5 mm - Thickness: 7.7 mm - Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating