Daniel Roth Revives Vintage Gilt Dial Techniques for the Extra Plat Rose Gold Watch
Decorated with pinstripe guilloché, the solid gold base plate undergoes a multi-stage electroplating and demasking process to create a striking 3D visual depth.
Summary
Daniel Roth unveils the Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt, expanding its dress‑watch collection.
Features a gilt dial with hand‑guilloché pinstripes and solid gold numerals revealed through a vintage masking process.
Powered by the hand-finished in-house DR002 movement with a 65-hour power reserve.
Revived under the stewardship of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, historic independent watchmaker Daniel Roth has expanded its core line with the Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt. Reinterpreting a rare 1940s dial-making technique, the timepiece highlights the purity of time display through an intricate play of depth, contrast and artisanal precision. Set in the brand’s signature 5N rose gold double-ellipse case measuring 38.6mm by 35.5mm and just 7.7mm thick, the watch pairs warm precious metal architecture with a deep black dial and a black calfskin leather strap.
The dial is further enhanced by hand‑executed guilloché pinstripes, crafted on a traditional rose engine to achieve precise linear patterns. This artisanal approach ensures dimensionality and reflective richness that cannot be replicated by industrial methods. The gilt process produces a layered effect, with gold elements sitting beneath the glossy black surface, interacting with light to create a subtle three‑dimensional impression. Paired with a black calfskin strap, the composition balances warmth, depth, and understated elegance.
Visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback is the in-house Calibre DR002, a manual-winding movement developed and assembled under the supervision of master watchmakers Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini. Measuring 3.1mm thick and comprising 143 components across 21 jewels, the movement operates at 28,800 vph and delivers a 65-hour power reserve. Its hand-finished architecture features hand-beveled edges, Côtes de Genève, and a bar-click winding system for a tactile response. Priced at 55,500 CHF (approx. $68,641 USD), details regarding the Extra Plat Rose Gold Gilt’s availability can be found through its retailers and official website.
