Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton Dial 38mm Ref. DBBD02A1

Daniel Roth’s Extra Plat lineage represents the pinnacle of ultra-thin watchmaking, a discipline where the master watchmaker’s signature elliptical case meets architectural transparency. The 38mm rose gold case, with its distinctive double-ellipse profile, hugs the wrist with an understated presence that belies its mechanical complexity. The skeletonized dial, meticulously hand-chamfered and adorned with Côtes de Genève, transforms the movement into a kinetic sculpture, offering an unobstructed view of the gear train, barrel, and balance wheel — each component finished to the highest standards of independent haute horlogerie.

At the heart beats the manual-winding caliber DR2000, an ultra-thin movement measuring a mere 2.5mm in thickness, developed exclusively for the Extra Plat collection. Its architecture is a marvel of miniaturization: a suspended barrel, off-center micro-rotor (in automatic versions), and a free-sprung balance with Breguet overcoil ensure chronometric precision. The bridges are skeletonized with ruthless precision, each angle polished by hand, each flank adorned with Geneva stripes — a finishing level that rivals the most revered names in Geneva. The power reserve exceeds 50 hours, a remarkable feat for such slender proportions.

Wearing the Extra Plat Skeleton is an exercise in refined minimalism. The 18k rose gold case, warmed by a subtle pink hue, pairs with a hand-stitched alligator leather strap secured by a matching rose gold ardillon buckle. At approximately 7.5mm thick, it slips effortlessly beneath a shirt cuff, yet commands attention when revealed. As a modern classic from a maison celebrated by connoisseurs for its uncompromising integrity, this timepiece — offered as a full set with original box and papers — represents a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of independent watchmaking history at SHK Watches.