DB28XS

Dark Sand

Ref: DB28XSSWZ

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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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