Introduction
Founded in 1989, Daniel Roth is long-established as one of the early entrants in the independent watchmaking space, which has since ballooned in popularity with brands like Urwerk, MB&F, and Richard Mille launching from the very foundations that Daniel Roth laid. With their distinctive styling, fresh take on design, and technical prowess, the indie watchmaker quickly rose to fame. An emblematic example of their watchmaking guile and iconic aesthetic, the C187 “Volutes” Tourbillon was released around 1990. A stunningly beautiful and tremendously rare watch that is one of only a handful known to exist, the C187 “Volutes” symbolizes Daniel Roth’s craftsmanship and technical prowess like none other. Featuring an incredible 18kt yellow gold and a triple-handed tourbillon cage with hands of varying lengths that sweep over 20-second scales as the tourbillon rotates, this timepiece pairs a vastly complex feature with a stunning two-tone grey dial with vertical pinstripe guilloche engraving and concentric satin finish along its silver chapter rings on both of its subdials that add a sense of visual delight to this incredible watch. With its complex ellipsocurvex case, unique dial design, intense complexity and stunningly engraved movement bridges – as displayed on either side of its tourbillon and behind its exhibiton caseback - the C187 “Volutes” sits at the throne of Daniel Roth’s offerings as one of their best ever, and rarest, releases.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$100,000 – $150,000
The Details
Brand
Daniel Roth
Dimensions
38mm x 35mm
Model
C187 “Volutes” Tourbillon
Movement
Manual-wind Lemania cal. 387 ébauche
Reference
C187
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa 1990s
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
Fitted with a stunning two-tone grey dial, this timepiece's display is denoted by the grey vertical pinstripe guilloche engraving found along the edges of the silver chapter rings and surrounding the central hand stack. Additionally, engraved bridges sit on either side of its tourbillon cage, which reflects the "Volutes" pattern found across its entire movement.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Fitting snug on the wrist thanks to its comfortable proportions, this incredibly rare timepiece offers a unique wearing experience due to its ellipsocurvex shape without the need to sacrifice wearability.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch is in overall excellent condition. The yellow gold case has some surface marks and scuffs, especially on the bezel, but remains well defined. The hallmarks on the backs of the lugs are all very crisp. There is a visible small ding on the upper left lug when viewing from caseback, as well as other wear from strap changes on the rear of the lugs. The dial is excellent, with just some light marks on the vertically finished sections. The watch is fitted with a Daniel Roth crocodile strap with a yellow gold buckle in excellent condition.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
An incredibly rare watch that is one of only a handful that are known to exist, this stunning Tourbillon C187 "Volutes" showcases the care, attention to detail, and craftsmanship that went into Daniel Roth's early timepieces anmd earned the brand the reputation that it still enjoys today.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
