Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Nov 30, 2025

LOT 345

DANIEL ROTH, POSSIBLY PIECE UNIQUE, PROTOTYPE 01, SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH, TOURBILLON, STAINLESS STEEL

HKD 500,000 - 800,000

EUR 56,000 - 89,000 / CHF 52,000 - 83,000 / USD 65,000 - 104,000 / JPY 9,920,000 - 15,870,000

A very fine, possibly unique, stainless steel prototype tourbillon wristwatch with 30 minutes split second chronograph, two tone dial and sapphire caseback.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*
Dial: 2-01

Very good

Brand Daniel Roth

Year circa 2000s

Case No. 01

Bracelet leather strap with DR deployant clasp

Diameter 45mm.

Caliber DR8300, 38 Jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

This exceptional timepiece represents a significant horological unlimited creativity from the legendary Daniel Roth atelier. According to research, this timepiece is possibly a unique prototype (Prototype 01), featuring a tourbillon regulator and split second (rattrapante) chronograph mechanism. Distinguished by its round-shaped stainless steel case—potentially the only such example ever produced by the brand—the watch maintains a connection to Daniel Roth’s signature aesthetic through its two-tone black and white dial with distinctive elliptical elements. The 30-minute split second chronograph function and tourbillon demonstrate extraordinary technical prowess, while the sapphire crystal caseback offers a captivating view of the meticulously finished movement architecture. This prototype represents the innovative leading spirit of independent watchmaking, embodying both technical innovation and artistic vision from one of horology’s most revered modern masters.