DB28
XP Starry Sky
In highlighting this design, which has become iconic over the years, De Bethune celebrates the DB28's 10th anniversary by introducing a set of three watches in 2020. All three timepieces, all true to the DNA of the DB28, are interpretations of the same theme, independent of each other yet linked by their history, the work that went into them, the brand cues they reflect. Each one a creation in its own right, yet all share a kinship, like siblings.
Hours, Minutes
Dial: Silver-toned hours ring with transferred Arabic numerals Transferred circular satin-brushed titanium minutes ring Titanium dial with “microlight” decoration – De Bethune Innovation (2007) Starry sky with white gold stars Dial featuring an opening revealing the balance, surrounded by a chamfered polished steel rim
Hands: Polished pink gold hands
Polished grade 5 titanium with “microlight” case middle – diameter 43 mm – thickness 7,2 mm
Attachments:
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:
Solid, in polished grade 5 titanium Engraved ring in blued circular satin-finish titanium Titanium plate with “microlight” decoration and De Bethune logo
DB2115V7 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 165 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
Jewelling:
27 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining