The Rising Independent Chronographs from Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth is a name worth researching if you’re into watches. And if you know him, you know. His name is mostly recognized for the watches from his own brand, defined by that unmistakable double-ellipse case design.
Roth started his own brand in 1989, creating highly sought-after pieces of independent watchmaking with a small team. By the mid-1990s, the brand started to grow and become more commercial, introducing watches like this S247 Chronograph Automatic, powered by the Daniel Roth Cal. 400 based on the Zenith El Primero.
Decades later, prices of the early handcrafted Daniel Roth pieces have gone up significantly. And with them, attention is slowly shifting towards the next best thing: the S247 Chronograph Automatic.
Because it still has everything that makes a Daniel Roth instantly recognizable. The distinct double-ellipse case, a well regarded movement and those beautiful guilloché dial finishes showing the influence of Roth’s years at Breguet. At 38mm it has real presence on the wrist, while still remaining classical. Turn it around and the open caseback gives you a full view of that El Primero-based movement.
The black dial makes this example even more interesting. It gives the classical Daniel Roth design a sportier character and works incredibly well with the steel case and contrasting chronograph registers.
So here you have it. It is mighty rare to find a fresh-to-market S247 like this, especially one still accompanied by its original Daniel Roth folding buckle, inner and outer boxes, Chronograph Automatic booklet and warranty papers. A honest worn condition with stunning brown lume.
A watch that has already doubled in value in just a few years and might only now be starting to find its real appreciation among collectors.
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Brand: Daniel Roth
Model: Chronograph Automatic
Reference: S247
Year: 1990s
Material: Steel
Dimensions: 38mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Caliber: Daniel Roth 400 based on the Zenith El Primero
Bracelet/Strap: Leather Strap with Daniel Roth folding buckle
Box: Outer- and innerbox with Chronograph Automatic and warranty papers.
The Rising Independent Chronographs from Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth is a name worth researching if you’re into watches. And if you know him, you know. His name is mostly recognized for the watches from his own brand, defined by that unmistakable double-ellipse case design.
Roth started his own brand in 1989, creating highly sought-after pieces of independent watchmaking with a small team. By the mid-1990s, the brand started to grow and become more commercial, introducing watches like this S247 Chronograph Automatic, powered by the Daniel Roth Cal. 400 based on the Zenith El Primero.
Decades later, prices of the early handcrafted Daniel Roth pieces have gone up significantly. And with them, attention is slowly shifting towards the next best thing: the S247 Chronograph Automatic.
Because it still has everything that makes a Daniel Roth instantly recognizable. The distinct double-ellipse case, a well regarded movement and those beautiful guilloché dial finishes showing the influence of Roth’s years at Breguet. At 38mm it has real presence on the wrist, while still remaining classical. Turn it around and the open caseback gives you a full view of that El Primero-based movement.
The black dial makes this example even more interesting. It gives the classical Daniel Roth design a sportier character and works incredibly well with the steel case and contrasting chronograph registers.
So here you have it. It is mighty rare to find a fresh-to-market S247 like this, especially one still accompanied by its original Daniel Roth folding buckle, inner and outer boxes, Chronograph Automatic booklet and warranty papers. A honest worn condition with stunning brown lume.
A watch that has already doubled in value in just a few years and might only now be starting to find its real appreciation among collectors.
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Brand: Daniel Roth
Model: Chronograph Automatic
Reference: S247
Year: 1990s
Material: Steel
Dimensions: 38mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Caliber: Daniel Roth 400 based on the Zenith El Primero
Bracelet/Strap: Leather Strap with Daniel Roth folding buckle
Box: Outer- and innerbox with Chronograph Automatic and warranty papers.
