DB28
xs Purple Rain
DB28xs Purple Rain, a bold evolution. With this timepiece we mastered the art of thermal oxidation of metals, De Bethune continues to explore all the color nuances resulting from the heat released by the chemical reactions of heated titanium.
Hours, Minutes
Dial: Purple titanium plate hours and minutes ring with transferred Arabic numerals – Random guilloché purple titanium dial (world's first) – starry sky with white gold stars
Hands: Polished tianium hands
Purple polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 38.7 mm – thickness 7,4 mm
Attachments:
Purple polished grade 5 titanium 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:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment, engraving ring circular satin finish titanium, purple titanium plate 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 / Canvas