DB28
xs Steel Wheels
De Bethune unveils the DB28xs Steel Wheels, a creation that transcends the concept of simple miniaturization. Behind its reduced dimensions lies a design of remarkable uniqueness, where every detail goes far beyond its compact size and functionality
Hours, Minutes, power reserve on the back
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
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 38.7 mm – thickness 8 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:
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
DB2115V13 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 241 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:
36 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Textile/leather