Daniel Roth
Le Sentier, Switzerland · Est. 1989
Founded by Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth was an influential independent watchmaker who trained at Breguet before founding his own brand in Le Sentier in 1988, known for his distinctive ellipse-within-a-rectangle case profile. The brand was acquired by Bvlgari in 2000 and the Daniel Roth name was subsequently retired.
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- Le Sentier, Switzerland
- Group
- LVMH
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Revived
Key Collections
- Papillon — Signature double-sided jumping hour complication displayed through two windows, a Daniel Roth icon.
- Tourbillon — Hand-finished tourbillon watches showcasing Roth's training at Breguet and mastery of classical complications.
- Ellipsocurvex — Watches featuring the brand's distinctive double-ellipse case shape, a hallmark of Daniel Roth design.
Timeline
- 1989 — Master watchmaker Daniel Roth founds his eponymous brand after years at Breguet, where he revived the tourbillon.
- 1991 — Introduces the signature double-ellipse case design that becomes the brand's visual identity.
- 1998 — Launches the Papillon, an innovative jumping-hour complication unique to the brand.
- 2000 — Bulgari acquires Daniel Roth; production continues under Bulgari's watch division.
- 2012 — Daniel Roth brand is gradually absorbed into Bulgari's own collections; individual Daniel Roth-branded watches become collector items.
Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel Roth
- Is Daniel Roth still making watches?
- Daniel Roth as a standalone brand was acquired by Bulgari in 2000 and gradually integrated into Bulgari's collections. Vintage Daniel Roth pieces are highly collectible.
- What is Daniel Roth famous for?
- Daniel Roth is celebrated for his double-ellipse case design, the Papillon jumping-hour complication, and his work reviving the tourbillon at Breguet before founding his own brand.