1990s Daniel Roth Le Sentier "Central-Second" 18k Yellow Gold Grey guilloché Dial 177

In 1989, Roth established his own brand in Le Sentier, Switzerland’s watchmaking heartland, where he led a skilled team of artisans to create limited-edition timepieces. He selected movements from esteemed manufacturers like F. Piguet, Lemania, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, each meticulously modified and hand-finished with intricate decorations such as perlage, anglage, Côtes de Genève, and polished screws, executed entirely by hand.

This Daniel Roth Le Sentier reference 177 is a remarkable tribute to the watchmaker’s enduring legacy, produced between 1995 and 1999.

Its distinctive double-ellipse steel case embodies Daniel Roth's signature design. Neither entirely round nor rectangular, the case is meticulously proportioned at 38.5 mm x 35.5 mm with a slim 7.8 mm profile, making it effortlessly wearable under a cuff.

The timepiece is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing a hand-engraved silver dial adorned with the iconic pinstripe guilloché pattern. The dial's elegant design combines striking contrasts, Roman numerals on a brushed chapter ring, and blue arrow-shaped hands accompanied by an anchor-shaped sweep seconds hand. Adding a vintage charm, the dial features tritium indexes above the numerals and tritium-filled hand tips.

Signed "DANIEL ROTH" at 12 o'clock, the dial is framed by a stepped bezel and sharp, straight lugs that enhance its refined presence. The harmonious interplay of lines and curves achieves timeless sophistication.

A date aperture at six o'clock diverges aesthetically from the brand’s signature sub-dial placement. It features a bidirectional quick-set function, operable by rotating the screw-down crown forward or backward, complementing the watch’s core timekeeping purpose. Below the date window, a discreet "Swiss" engraving nods to the Vallée de Joux, the birthplace of this horological masterpiece.

Attention to detail extends to the gold-accented rotor visible through the sapphire case back, the case back engraved with Daniel Roth’s name and the watch's unique serial number, and a rare signed steel folding buckle with a pattern mirroring the guilloché dial. This cult classic blends simplicity with refinement, embodying the artistic and technical brilliance of Daniel Roth.

All our watches are thoroughly inspected by our expert watchmaker and come with a 3 months guarantee. However, since this particular piece has been fully serviced, it includes a 1-year mechanical guarantee.