DB28XS

Steel Wheels

Ref: DB28XSSW

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A timepiece that transcends the concept of simple miniaturization. Behind the reduced dimensions of the DB28XS Steel Wheels lies a design of remarkable uniqueness, where every detail goes far beyond its compact size and functionality.

Functions

Hours, Minutes

Case

Material

Polished grade 5 titanium

Diameter

38.7 mm

Thickness

8 mm

LugS

Polished grade 5 titanium floating lugs – De Bethune Patent (2006)

Crystal

Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating

Open back

Screwed case back in polished grade 5 titanium opened on a linear power reserve indicator with microlight decoration
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

  • Circular satin-finish titanium hours and minutes ring with polished blued titanium hour-markers
  • Titanium barrel bridge with microlight decoration and sandblasted and polished chamfered contours
  • Polished titanium dial base

HANDS

  • Polished blued titanium hands

Specifications

Watch

Case

Material

Polished grade 5 titanium

Diameter

38,7 mm

Thickness

8 mm

Lugs

Polished grade 5 titanium floating lugs – De Bethune Patent (2006)

Crystal

Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating

Open back 

Screwed case back in polished grade 5 titanium opened on a linear power reserve indicator with microlight decoration
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating

Display

Dial

Circular satin-finish titanium hours and minutes ring with polished blued titanium hour-markers
Titanium barrel bridge with microlight decoration and sandblasted and polished chamfered contours
Polished titanium dial base

Hands

Polished blued 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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