Check out Don Corson's reports of the Independents at Basel and Geneva 2008! Speake-Marin Take an intimate tour of Peter Speake-Marin’s workshop, guided by his wife Daniela. From hand-finished tourbillons to maki-e dials crafted by Japanese masters, this
Together with master engraver Roman Houdek, Andreas Strehler launches a collection of hand-engraved watches inspired by fauna and flora. Each watch will be crafted on request and the first two can be seen below. A bit over the top? Maybe, and probably not
Simple, it is a way of saying, as the case is nothing but simple, as well as the dial. Both are so Daniel Roth. Special, original, elegant. Even the date goes well with the dial! Steel, 35x38 mm case. Ok, it is not my favorite. I still have fond memories
Daniel Roth Papillon Chronograph which sandwiches jumping hour and lower sector accommodates Papillon hands give taste of modern watchmaking. Although the brand seems almost forgotten but for me this piece leaves me amazed as always except it’s heavy weig
The Daniel Roth Papillon was first unveiled in 1999 to celebrate the brand’s tenth anniversary. The watch takes its name from the French word for butterfly. Featuring a jumping hour complication inside DR’s distinctive double-ellipse case. This is one of
A 1999 yellow gold papillon featured on Chrono24 for about three days two weeks ago and was gone. I guess you saw my WTB. The price I cited was notional. One was sold for $8,000 less than two years ago, but I’m aware that they are fetching somewhat more t
I just got my Papillon back from full service too. I feel it’s kinda best of two worlds, many of my friends are concerned about indie future serviceability. But for DR or RD, it’s probably something I am not too worried. I was surprised when I first took
Late in the evolution, dials became a little less elegant. Elongated numerals stretched out ala frank muller, more modern less classical. Loved the papillon, nearly pulled the trigger on that one though. But yes, the earlier the more breguet ish in style
One of the best experience I have ever had! I was looking for a Daniel Roth, saw this on a FB discussion. Had a good chat with the owner and found out he had a few DRs. I said one day if u ever want to sell it, pls let me know. To my surprise, he asked wh