DB28
xs Aérolite
De Bethune unveils the DB28xs Aérolite, a fusion of art and science. The dial features a random guilloché pattern, harmoniously contrasted by the perfect geometric lines of the Muonionalusta meteorite.
Hours, Minutes
Dial: Anthracite hours ring with transferred Arabic numerals in pink – Blue meteorite dial with a random guilloche dial and a starry sky with white gold stars
Hands: Polished pink gold hands
Mat anthracite zirconium – diameter 38,7 mm – thickness 7,4 mm
Attachments:
Mat anthracite zirconium floating lugs , De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 12 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open, in mat anthracite zirconium and sapphire (1,800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating, flat polished steel barrel bridge guard, plate guard in titanium with microlight decoration
DB2005 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 160 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, 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)
Jewelling:
27 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Extra-supple alligator leather with alligator lining and black textile