Daniel Roth Ellipsocurvex Moonphase Watch Collection

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Bvlgari acquisition of Daniel Roth included not only the brand name but also the designs and production capacity, ensuring continued service for Daniel Roth timepieces even after the name was phased out. This provides a 'silver lining' for collectors concerned about long-term serviceability.
• Despite concerns about serviceability for independent brands, Bvlgari boutiques are often knowledgeable about Daniel Roth's history and continue to provide excellent service for these watches, offering peace of mind to collectors.
• The Eurostar archives, with digitized publications from the 1950s and soon back to the 1930s, represent an invaluable resource for deep dives into watch industry and brand history, particularly for tracing the evolution of Daniel Roth's work from 1989 to 2001.
• Daniel Roth's unique and instantly recognizable Ellipsocurvex case, paired with a charming dial, is considered a classic design that stands out in the world of independent watchmaking.
• Some collectors, despite long-standing admiration for Daniel Roth, have only recently begun acquiring his watches, indicating a renewed or growing interest in his work.
• While watches from the Bvlgari period are appreciated, some collectors feel a pull towards Daniel Roth's earlier work, particularly from his time at Breguet in the 1980s and his eponymous brand up to the mid-1990s, to experience what they consider the 'real Roth'.