Skeletonization, long explored in other Daniel Roth references, was deliberately kept away from the Extra Plat. To open it up would have risked disturbing its most sacred idea: simplicity achieved through mastery. Until now. 

For Daniel Roth himself, it was more than just a flat watch: a "complication" of reduction, whose apparent simplicity demands the highest level of technical expertise. The precise geometry of the double-elliptical case and an ultra-thin movement formed the cornerstone of the brand's identity. Historically, individual references have been skeletonized, but never the Extra Plat. 

The Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton continues this tradition in a contemporary form. The 18-karat rose gold case measures 38.6 by 35.5 millimeters with a height of just 6.9 millimeters, thus preserving the elegant restraint of the original. A flat, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a sapphire crystal case back offer a view of the openworked movement. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters and is worn on a 20-millimeter-wide calfskin leather strap.

The watch is powered by the in-house caliber DR002SR, entirely developed and assembled by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Building upon the DR002, its architecture was specifically reimagined for skeletonization: bridges and plates are reshaped to achieve maximum transparency without compromising rigidity or reliability. The choice of materials is remarkable: bridges and plates are crafted from solid rose gold. Despite the transparency, the technology remains uncompromising: a free-sprung balance, a frequency of 4 Hz, and a generous 65-hour power reserve. The movement measures 31 by 28 millimeters, is 3.1 millimeters thin, and comprises 141 components with 21 jewels.

Skeletonization signifies reduction and precision. This timepiece reveals the watchmaker's hand: sharply crafted internal angles, meticulous beveling, black polishing, and the finest surface finishes. The movement itself becomes a gallery of traditional watchmaking artistry.