De Bethune unveils the DB28xs Dark Sand, a new interpretation of the DB28xs Steel Wheels showcasing the Manufacture’s research into materials. This compact creation clad in matt anthracite zirconium embodies a dense, more mineral and resolutely contemporary aesthetic.
Functions
Hours, minutes, power reserve on case back
Case
Material
Matte anthracite zirconium
Diameter
38.7 mm
Thickness
8 mm
LugS
Matte anthracite zirconium floating lugs, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Crystal
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Open back
Matte anthracite zirconium screw-down case back, open to reveal a linear power reserve indication
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Calibre DB2115V13
TYPE
Mechanical manual-winding calibre
POWER RESERVE
6 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Technical features
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimised for temperature differences and air penetration , De Bethune Patent (2016)
- “De Bethune” balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Display
DIAL
- Hour and minute ring in black circular satin-finished titanium with polished purple titanium hour markers
- Anthracite barrel bridge cover with barleycorn guilloché and black sandblasted, bevelled and polished chamfers
- Dial background in black sandblasted titanium
HANDS
- Polished purple titanium hands
Specifications
Watch
Case
Material
Matte anthracite zirconium
Diameter
38,7 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Lugs
Matte anthracite zirconium floating lugs – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Crystal
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Open back
Matte anthracite zirconium screw-down case back, open to reveal a linear power reserve indication
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Display
Dial
- Hour and minute ring in black circular satin-finished titanium with polished purple titanium hour markers
- Anthracite barrel bridge cover with barleycorn guilloché and black sandblasted, bevelled and polished chamfers
- Dial background in black sandblasted titanium
Hands
Polished purple titanium hands
Calibre
TYPE
Mechanical manual-winding calibre
POWER RESERVE
6 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Number of parts
241
Jewelling
36 jewels
Diameter
30 mm
Frequency
28’800 vibrations per hour
Adornment
- Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
Technical features
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimised for temperature differences and air penetration , De Bethune Patent (2016)
- “De Bethune” balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Resources
Technical Description
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Contact
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