With its distinctive round form and hunter case back, featuring the rare elegance of a completely invisible hinge, the DB29 evokes the timeless allure of 18th-century pocket watches. It masterfully blends a deep reverence for traditional watchmaking with the cutting-edge complexity of De Bethune’s most advanced movements, including the mesmerizing tourbillon and the groundbreaking Maxichrono. A true celebration of heritage and innovation, this timepiece is a testament to De Bethune’s relentless pursuit of horological excellence.
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Mono-pusher Chronograph with 24hr, 60min. and 60 sec. counters. 30” indicator Ultra-light Tourbillon Cage on Case Back
Case
Material
Rose gold 5N
Diameter
46 mm
Thickness
11.7 mm
LugS
Ogival lugs
Crystal
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Open back
Screwed down open back 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage and on the chronograph mechanism
Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating protected by a polished rose gold 5N dome with invisible hinge
Calibre DB2039
TYPE
Mechanical manual-winding calibre
POWER RESERVE
5 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Technical features
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimized 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in silicon and titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
- “De Bethune Absolute Clutch”, De Bethune Patent (2014)
Display
DIAL
- Three dimensional silver dial constructed on different levels to maximize readability. From the center to the periphery: central hours counter – hour ring – minutes ring and minutes counter – 1/10th of second graduated outer ring for seconds counter
HANDS
- 5 central curved hands – Hand-polished and flamed-blued steel for hours and minutes hands and chronograph hours and seconds indicators – Chronograph minutes indicator in rose gold
Specifications
Watch
Case
Material
Polished grade 5 titanium
Diameter
46 mm
Thickness
11.7 mm
Lugs
Ogival lugs
Crystal
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Open back
Screwed down open back 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage and on the chronograph mechanism
Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating protected by a polished rose gold 5N dome with invisible hinge
Display
Dial
Three dimensional silver dial constructed on different levels to maximize readability. From the center to the periphery: central hours counter – hour ring – minutes ring and minutes counter – 1/10th of second graduated outer ring for seconds counter
Hands
5 central curved hands – Hand-polished and flamed-blued steel for hours and minutes hands and chronograph hours and seconds indicators – Chronograph minutes indicator in rose gold
Calibre
TYPE
Mechanical manual-winding calibre
POWER RESERVE
5 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel ,De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Number of parts
450
Jewelling
53 jewels
Diameter
30 mm
Frequency
36’000 vibrations per hour
Adornment
- Bridges mirror-polished, sandblasted and snailed by hand
- Steel parts polished and chamfered by hand
Technical features
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimized 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in silicon and titanium De Bethune Innovation (2008)
- “De Bethune Absolute Clutch “, De Bethune Patent (2014)
Resources
Technical Description
Contact
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