de Bethune is pleases to reveal its newest
DB25 Moon phase watch. The timepiece demonstrates a fusion between the advanced technological elements and timeless traditions, being based on the brand’s core values.
Having joined the
de Bethune DB25 family, the watch is animated by an
innovative manually winding mechanical caliber, with the DB2105 movement used as its base. The movement provides a remarkable 6-day power reserve.
Rendered in rose gold or grey gold, the
drum case of the
de Bethune DB25 Moon phase watch measures 44.6mm in diameter. It incorporates a sapphire crystal, with a double-sided anti-reflective coating. The
silvered gold dial is adorned with a hand-crafted guilloche work.
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in 2009,
De Bethune unveils its new exceptional creation – a
tourbillion in silicon and titanium that boasts to be the lightest in the world.
The development of the tourbillion took the Manufacture over two years. With a frequency of 36,000 alternations per hour, the tourbillion demonstrates an innovative design, developed specifically for a wristwatch, in comparison to other tourbillons that represent smaller variations of those used in pocket watches.
The form of the tourbillion seems to be inspired by the exo-skeleton of an insect. The structure of the cage is produced from silicon and titanium, avoiding the use of the conventional bulky pillars, but incorporating a U and S-shaped frame, also used as the seconds hand for utmost lightness.
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In 2009,
De Bethune is proud to present a new technically and aesthetically sophisticated watch - the
DB26. The harmoniously designed case and the dial reveal high expertise of De Bethune master watchmakers. Moreover, the timepiece is animated by a new calibre, the DB2005, a perpetual calendar manufacture movement.
The dial of the
De Bethune DB26 watch catches the glance by unconventional hands performed in sapphire and outlined by hand-blued steel. The hands offer perfect transparency. No matter what is the hands position, all the indications on the dial are absolutely easy-to-read, including the date, the day and the month.
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The unique characteristics of the materials used and the remarkable manufacturing skills of the De Bethune watchmakers allowed the construction of a tourbillon without a cage. The tourbillon incorporates no heavy, cumbersome pillars of a traditional tourbillon.
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De Bethune unveils a majestic interpretation of its
iconic DBS watch. The timepiece will be available only upon individual order.
The case of the
De Bethune DBS watch is crafted in 18K white gold. The jewelry creation sparkles with 104 baguette-cut diamonds, 633 brilliant-cut diamonds and 44 single cut-diamonds. The crown, found at 12 o'clock, is also diamond-set.
The
outer part of the dial, paved with diamonds, shows off cabochon sapphires that replaced the hour markers. This dazzling outer part frames a flame-blued center, making one think of a clear night sky. Accentuating the nocturnal effect, the artisans of the brand drill micro-holes in the metal, expanded to acquire the shape of tiny stars, and then filled in with yellow gold.
The dial reveals the
De Bethune signature three-dimensional, spherical moon-phase display. It is crafted from gold, and sparkles with diamonds and sapphires. Below the 6 o'clock hour marker you will notice the curved aperture of a
power reserve indicator, presented via a small blued steel hand.
The De Bethune DBS jewelry watch accommodates an
exclusive manually wound De Bethune movement - the
DB2105 caliber. Besides the innovative moon-phase and power reserve complicated features, the movement, beating at a frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour, incorporates a unique escapement. Developed by Denis Flageollet, the
balance wheel is crafted from a combination of two exceptional materials - platinum and titanium, featuring a spring with a flat terminal curve. A
triple parachute anti-shock system provides the regulating organ with perfect protection. Due to the
double mainspring barrels, the movement gives an advantage of a 6-day power reserve.
The
De Bethune DBS watch embraces the wrist with an
alligator leather strap fitted with a white gold ardillon buckle paved with 130 round brilliant diamonds.
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