203 Daniel Roth A rare and sought after, chronograph wristwatch in yellow gold, with "pinstripe" guillochè dial and box, reference 2147.

Estimate: € 20.000 –⁠ 40.000

• Model Chronograph
• Year Circa 1990s
• Reference BA2147
• Case Material 18K yellow gold
• Case Number N°25
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Manual, cal. 2320, 21 jewels
• Dimension 35mm width x 38mm length
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Daniel Roth fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Among the earliest creations of Daniel Roth’s independent venture, the reference 2147 chronograph stands out as a quintessential expression of the watchmaker’s distinctive design language. Produced shortly after the brand’s founding in 1989, this early example — number 25 — distills Roth’s vision into a form that is both technically accomplished and aesthetically unmistakable.
Roth, having honed his craft at Breguet, brought with him not only technical mastery, but also a deeply rooted sense of classical design — one that is echoed here in the elongated straight lugs, polished yellow gold case, and signature double-ellipse form, perfectly balancing curves and architectural lines. The dial is a masterclass in refinement: featuring Roth’s trademark pinstripe guilloché motif, Roman numerals, and blue steel lance-shaped hands. Powering the watch is the Lemania 2320, a hand-finished column-wheel chronograph movement revered by purists and collectors alike.
Preserved in well-kept condition, this 2147 is a chapter of horological independence, crafted by a man whose vision helped shape the narrative of modern artisanal watchmaking. A trophy for the discerning collector who values soul over scale, and substance over spectacle.