Historical pieces
The quest for perfection and beauty is the constant driving force behind the work of Denis Flageollet, the artisans behind these exceptional timepieces. The pure styling, taut lines and slender cases of these creations represent the unmistakable signature of De Bethune’s contemporary expression of the watchmaking art. Discover its heritage since its foundation in 2002.
DB25 Moon Phase Starry Sky
Million shades of blue inlaid with diamonds and white gold stars. The De Bethune blue titanium dial captures the infinitely complex beauty of the sky and breathes life into it. On the basis of cutting-edge research on new materials combined with ancestral technics, the natural oxidation of titanium is an exclusive process that requires exceptional skills developed by the Manufacture. A palladium and flame-blued steel spherical moon completes this vibrant picture, intensifying the hypnotic impression of depth and infinity.
function
Display
Hands:
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in polished platinum and linear power reserve on the back
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 286 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover in mirror-polished steel – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, De Bethune Patent (2010)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling:
29 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Strap
DB25 Tourbillon Milky Way
De Bethune revisits the tourbillon as an authentic wristworn regulator, an historical breakthrough in the evolution of mechanical watches. This masterpiece is revealed only on the back of the watch, to genuine connoisseurs capable of comprehending its passionately subtle features, and also of appreciating the inner power and beauty of the starry sky, along with the evocation of the most famous 18th century clocks through the hour and minute ring in a sterling silver that is destined to acquire a sublime patina over the years.
function
Display
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars – Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf – Sandblasted and engraving sterling silvers hours and minutes ring
Hands:
in hand-polished stainless steel
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open back, De Bethune 30 " silicon/titanium Tourbillon, 36,000 vph – central jumping seconds
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 330 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” – Hand snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, De Bethune Patent (2010)
- "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 Dead Beat Second, De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling:
46 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
4 days
Strap
Starry Varius
DB25
De Bethune once again displays its technical and aesthetic mastery by unveiling the DB25 Starry Varius, a poetic interpretation of the traditional DB25. A personalised constellation, revisited lugs and an original 42mm case compose with delightfully pure classic imparting fresh creative momentum while showcasing horological history.
function
Hours, Minutes
Display
Dial:
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars – Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf – Silver-toned hours and minutes ring with polished rose gold hour-markers
Hands:
in hand-polished rose gold
case
Rose gold 5N – diameter 42 mm – thickness 8,8 mm
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back in polished rose gold 5N
calibre
DB2005 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 160 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with "Côtes De Bethune" – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB Kind of Two Tourbillon
De Bethune presents a limited edition of 10 pieces endowed with two faces. Two dials, two identities. A technical and aesthetic exercise that opens up a whole new field of research.
function
Dual front and back display of hours and minutes, seconds, ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium
Display
Contemporary single-sided display
Display: hand-polished and blued titanium for hours and minutes with polished inserts,
Dial: Hour ring and 30'' polished titanium dial with shot-blasted stages, blued polished titanium hour-markers, silvered and relief minute dial
Classic reverse side display
Display: hand-polished and blued titanium for hours, minutes and seconds
Dial: dial silvered and relief, with convex levels and guilloché central part
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 42.8 mm – thickness 9,5 mm
Attachments:
Floating lugs in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006), with case turning mechanism that can be clearly positioned on the front or back side
Glass doubles-sides:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at noon on the front side, at 6 o'clock on the reverse side, setting in two positions
calibre
DB2579 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 256 parts – Motion works bridge and concave cover plate in grade 5 titanium, mirror polished – Polished and chamfered barrel bridge, with shot blasted stages – Hand snailed barrels
- 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Jewelling:
32 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB10 Réédition
De Bethune is launching a limited edition of 20 pieces of the DB10 with the date in the centre.
function
Hours, minutes, central seconds, and date
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flame-blued steel and white gold for the date.
Dial
Silver-toned hand-guilloché dial with sub dial indicating days of the month at the center.
case
Rose gold, shaped case. Diameter: 42mm-Thickness: 10.1mm
Attachments
Cone-shaped lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open.
calibre
DB1024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 240 parts – hand-decorated with circular-grained – snailed and polished steel parts.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Jewelling
32 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Maya
On the occasion of humankind’s symbolic passage into this new underworld predicted by the Mayan calendar, De Bethune created an exceptional 12-piece edition in tribute to the scholarly traditions of this people.
function
Hours, minutes.
Display
Hands
Sapphire crystal circled by flame-blued steel.
Dial
Yellow gold hand-engraved by Michèle Rothen divide in 3 parts:
Outer ring with numerals glyphs in flame-blued steel.
Intern ring composed of 20 different glyphs, representing sacred deities, animals, and objects.
Central part representing periodic glyph of the baktun, counting 144000 days.
case
White gold, drum-shaped. Diameter: 44mm-Thickness: 12.5mm
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Case back open, sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2005 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm–160 parts – Hand-decorated and engraved platinum with angled and hand-polished steel – Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon/palladium balance-wheel – De Bethune Patent (2009)
Balance spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling
29 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB16 Tourbillon Regulator
The DB16 combines the classic codes of Grande Horlogerie with the chronometric precision resulting from the patents and innovations of De Bethune's research and development laboratory, combined with the expertise of the Manufacture's craftsmen. Limited edition of 5 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes, central jumping seconds, date at 6 o’clock, perpetual calendar indicating the the day at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock. Spherical moon-phase indication and leap-year indication at 12 o’clock. Central Dead Beat Second, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage. Power reserve indicator and age of the moon indication on the case back.
Display
Hands
Curved, in hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Silver-toned – sunburst hand-guilloché motif – apertures indicating the day at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – dial indicating the day at 6 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in flame-blued steel set with gold stars, featuring spherical moon-phase indication in platinum and flame-blued steel and a leap year indication at 12 o’clock.
case
Rose gold. Diameter: 43mm-Thickness: 13.4mm
Attachments
Cone-shaped lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open on the 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage.
Mechanism of the central jumping seconds, retrograde age of the moon indication on a sector dial, power reserve indication.
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2509 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical with manual-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 499 parts – hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Côtes De Bethune
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune innovation (2004)
Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring – De Bethune Patent (2010)
"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 Dead Beat Second – De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Retrograde age of the moon indication – De Bethune Innovation(2013)
Jewelling
48 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Midnight Blue
De Bethune presents here an elegant automatic watch in which the care to each detail, the beauty of its mechanics and of its style perfectly reflects De Bethune’s manufacturing philosophy and spirit. A timepiece of pleasant daily use thanks to its self-winding movement with 6 days power reserve and with an elegant and essential dial that offers exceptional legibility.
function
Hours, minutes
Display
Hands
Rose gold hands.
Dial
Blued mirror-polished titanium at the center. DB natural white outer ring.
case
Rose gold. Diameter: 44mm
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 287 parts – hand crafted finishing and decoration – bridges and parts in grade 5 blued titanium.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/ platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2008)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
49 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather with pin buckle
DB25
De Bethune presents here an elegant automatic watch in which the care to each detail, the beauty of its mechanics and of its style perfectly reflects De Bethune’s manufacturing philosophy and spirit. A timepiece of pleasant daily use thanks to its self-winding movement with 6 days power reserve and with an elegant and essential dial that offers exceptional legibility.
function
Hours, minutes. Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Display
Hands
Rose gold hands.
Dial
Black and hand-guilloché with 12 radiating sectors. Linear power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock.
case
Rose gold. Diameter: 44mm
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 289 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Bridges and parts in grade 5 blued titanium.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2010)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
49 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
Evergreen
DBD
De Bethune kicks off the first day of Dubai Watch Week 2023 with the unveiling of the DBD Evergreen. A creation that transcends mere elegance, this exceptional piece draws inspiration from the profound symbolism of the color green, a hue rich with meaning in the extensive history and culture of the Middle East. A limited edition of 20 pieces.
function
Digitally displayed jumping hours, minutes, calendar indicating days, date and months
Display
Dial:
Green dial with “Côtes de Genève” . Hour, minute, day, date and month discs in white, black relief
Display:
Jumping hour window at 6 o’clock, Analogical minute indicator on rotating disc, Day, date and month jumping window
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 42.6 mm – thickness 9,4 mm
Attachments:
cone-shaped lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 12 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back in polished grade 5 titanium
calibre
DB2044 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 309 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with "Côtes De Bethune" – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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:
29 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator skin, lining in alligator or Textile
Grande Complication
DB Kind of Two
Representing the quintessence of De Bethune-style Haute Horlogerie, the DB Kind of Grande Complication is a veritable compendium of the core technical and aesthetic attributes that have been invented and built up over 22 years of innovation, research and creativity within the Manufacture.
function
Dual front and back display of hours and minutes, jumping seconds, Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, Spherical moonphase indication, leap-year indication, perpetual calendar indicating day, month and date, end of power reserve indication, age of the moon indication
Display
Contemporary single-sided display
Display: hand-polished and blued titanium hands for hours, minutes and jumping seconds. Blued polished moon day indicator. Polished steel tourbillon seconds hand. End of power-reserve indicator between 8 and 9 o'clock. Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium. De Bethune Innovation (2008). Polished titanium hours and minutes indication Minute indication on the periphery Hour indication centered around the balance wheel at 6 o'clock
Dial: Minute sub-dial, 30'' sub-dial and moon day sub-dial silvered and relief
Classic reverse side display
Display: Polished yellow gold hour, minute and date hands. Spherical moon phase and leap year indicator at 3 o'clock. Blue day and month discs with gold relief
Dial: Star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars - Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf. Silvered and relief hour and minute ring. Date sub-dial in blued sandblasted titanium with gold relief at 9 o'clock. Blue day and month discs with gold relief. Dial silvered and relief, with convex levels and guilloché central part
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 43.3 mm – thickness 13,85 mm
Attachments:
Floating lugs in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006), with case turning mechanism that can be clearly positioned on the front or back side
Glass doubles-sides:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at noon on the front side, at 6 o'clock on the reverse side, setting in two positions
calibre
DB2529 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 751 parts – Motion works bridge and concave cover plate in grade 5 titanium, mirror polished – Polished and chamfered barrel bridge, with shot blasted stages – Blued titanium minute and jumping seconds bridge – Hand snailed barrels – Steel parts polished and chamfered by hand
- 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
- De Bethune Dead Beat Second De Bethune Innovation (2011)
- Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Retrograde age of the moon indication, De Bethune Innovation (2013)
Jewelling:
48 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB Eight
DB Eight
function
Hours, Minutes, chronograph mono pusher button with 60 s seconds counter and 60 min instantaneous minute counter
Display
Dial:
Hour hands, minutes, polished titanium seconds and minutes counters
Display:
Royal blue, radiating guilloche 12 sectors. Silver arabic numbers. Indication of the 60-minute counter by a barley grain engine-turned sub-dial at 6 o'clock.
case
Polished white gold – diameter 42.4 mm – thickness 9,2 mm
Attachments:
cone-shaped lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back
calibre
DB3000 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 281 parts – Chromium-plated steel chronograph bridges with drawn lines – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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:
31 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
60 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
xs Steel Wheels
DB28
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
function
Hours, Minutes, power reserve on the back
Display
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
case
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
calibre
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
Strap
Textile/leather
Starry Varius
DB25
De Bethune once again displays its technical and aesthetic mastery by unveiling the DB25 Starry Varius, a poetic interpretation of the traditional DB25. A personalised constellation, revisited lugs and an original 42mm case compose with delightfully pure classic imparting fresh creative momentum while showcasing horological history.
function
Display
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars – Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf – Silver-toned hours and minutes ring with polished rose gold hour-markers
Hands:
in hand-polished rose gold
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back in polished grade 5 titanium
calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 160 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with "Côtes De Bethune" – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
Strap
Titan Hawk V2
DB27
Combining the attributes of the DB28 contemporary lines with the DB25 classical and delicate spirit, the DB27 collection is an ode to simplicity while making no compromise in comfort and refinement. Its powerful movement integrate the best of De Bethune’s technology ensuring an exceptional reliability, every day, every time.
function
Display
Silver-toned microlight – Chapter ring with Roman numerals – Minutes circle with Arabic numerals placed around the rim of the dial
Hands:
Sandblasted, at this end hand polished flamed-blued steel
case
Attachments:
Short floating lugs in brushed grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open in brushed grade 5 titanium, Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding
Diameter 30 mm – 217 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, De Bethune Patent (2016)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Steel escape wheel
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and alloy of tungsten
Jewelling:
29 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
60 hours
Strap
DB28
De Bethune is revisiting its classics and reasserting its identity codes through the DB28 collection, a strongly identifiable timepiece endowed with the signature House style features and conveying its resolutely avant-garde vision of the watchmaking art. The wearer comfort of the DB28 stems from the surprising lightness, and to the presence of “floating lugs”, a patented system that easily adjusts to the size of the wrist and its various movements.
function
Display
blued mirror-polished grade 5 titanium hours ring – Hour-marker in polished steel – Black minutes ring – spherical moon-phase indication in palladium and flame-blued steel at 6 o'clock – Performance indicator between 2 and 3 o’clock
Hands:
Hand-polished stainless steel
case
Attachments:
short or long floating lugs in anthracite zirconium sandblasted, 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 anthracite zirconium sandblasted that opens on a linear power reserve in rose gold 5N
Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 297 parts – Mirror- polished steel motion-work bridge – Ruthenium plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” – Ruthenium circular-grained power reserve decoration – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
- Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling:
38 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Strap
DB28 Grand Sport
The DB28GS expresses a bold character revealed through both its aesthetic and technical attributes. It fully complies with the strict rule of wearer comfort that De Bethune applies to its models, and particularly those in the DB28 collection. The DB28GS proudly displays impeccable water resistance to depths corresponding to three full leagues under the sea. Its DB2115 calibre is equipped with a self-regulating twin barrel ensuring a 6-day power reserve – a performance that can be tracked by means of a blue indicator at 3 o’clock.
function
Display
Hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium minute ring with blue relief Arabic numerals– Performance indication between 2 and 3 o’clock
Hands:
Hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium with hand-polished flame-blued steel hours hand and hand-polished flame-blued steel minutes hands
case
Attachments:
Short or long floating lugs in hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium, 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:
closed back in hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 263 parts – Mirror- polished grade 5 titanium motion-work bridge – Plate and barrel bridge covers in hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium and adorned with “Microlight engraving” De Bethune Innovation (2007) – Hand snailed barrels – Hand-polished, flame-blued and chamfered steel parts
- 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:
35 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Strap
DB1
As the very first De Bethune watch, it established the brand's unique design language. A slim case with highly innovative ogive shapes and a dial of incomparable legibility distinguish this elegant single-pusher chronograph. This model is a tribute to the most refined tradition of wrist watches.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds. Single-button chronograph
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver plated or plain gold with hand guilloche pattern, blue roman numerals, 30 minute-counter at 3 o’clock and small seconds counter at 9 o’clock
case
Yellow gold, diameter:42mm - thickness:8mm
Attachments:
Ogival lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid in yellow gold
calibre
Manual winding movement.
183 parts – “Côtes De Bethune” and hand polished parts– calibre De Bethune 2002, Swiss lever escapement
Jewelling
21 jewels
Frequency
21’600 vibrations/hour.
Power Reserve
36 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB10 Réédition
De Bethune is launching a limited edition of 20 pieces of the DB10 with the date in the centre.
function
Hours, minutes, central seconds, and date
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flame-blued steel and white gold for the date.
Dial
Silver-toned hand-guilloché dial with sub dial indicating days of the month at the center.
case
White gold, shaped case. Diameter: 42mm-Thickness: 10.1mm
Attachments
Cone-shaped lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open.
calibre
DB1024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 240 parts – hand-decorated with circular-grained – snailed and polished steel parts.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Jewelling
32 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB27 Titan Hawk
Combining the attributes of the DB28 contemporary lines with the DB25 classical and delicate spirit, the DB27 collection is an ode to simplicity while making no compromise in comfort and refinement. Its powerful movement integrate the best of De Bethune’s technology ensuring an exceptional reliability, every day, every time.
function
Hours, minutes, central date.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Silver microlight. Chapter ring with Roman numerals. Minutes circle with Arabic numerals placed around the rim of the dial. Central date indicator.
case
Mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, classic round shaped. Diameter: 43mm-Thickness: 11mm
Attachments
Short floating lugs in grade 5 titanium – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid, in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium with a window revealing the balance wheel.
calibre
S233 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 271parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration – chamfered and polished steel parts.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon and white gold balance wheel – De Bethune Patent (2010)
"De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape wheel.
Jewelling
38 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB16 Tourbillon Regulator
The DB16 combines the classic codes of Grande Horlogerie with the chronometric precision resulting from the patents and innovations of De Bethune's research and development laboratory, combined with the expertise of the Manufacture's craftsmen. Limited edition of 5 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes, central jumping seconds, date at 6 o’clock, perpetual calendar indicating the the day at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock. Spherical moon-phase indication and leap-year indication at 12 o’clock. Central Dead Beat Second, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage. Power reserve indicator and age of the moon indication on the case back.
Display
Hands
Curved, in hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Silver-toned – sunburst hand-guilloché motif – apertures indicating the day at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – dial indicating the day at 6 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in flame-blued steel set with gold stars, featuring spherical moon-phase indication in platinum and flame-blued steel and a leap year indication at 12 o’clock.
case
White gold. Diameter: 43mm-Thickness: 13.4mm
Attachments
Cone-shaped lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open on the 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage.
Mechanism of the central jumping seconds, retrograde age of the moon indication on a sector dial, power reserve indication.
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2509 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical with manual-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 499 parts – hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Côtes De Bethune
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune innovation (2004)
Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring – De Bethune Patent (2010)
"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 Dead Beat Second – De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Retrograde age of the moon indication – De Bethune Innovation(2013)
Jewelling
48 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 White night
De Bethune presents here an elegant automatic watch in which the care to each detail, the beauty of its mechanics and of its style perfectly reflects De Bethune’s manufacturing philosophy and spirit. A timepiece of pleasant daily use thanks to its self-winding movement with 6 days power reserve and with an elegant and essential dial that offers exceptional legibility.
function
Hours, minutes
Display
Hands
Rose gold hands.
Dial
Blued mirror-polished titanium outer ring. DB natural white at the centre.
case
Rose gold. Diameter: 44mm
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 287 parts – hand crafted finishing and decoration – bridges and parts in grade 5 blued titanium.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/ platinum balance – De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
49 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather with pin buckle
DB25 Quetzalcoatl
The solid gold dial of the DB25 Quetzalcoatl, made by the engraver Michèle Rothen, is the result of a centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship and engraving. It continues the multiple works and explorations of the brand, whose ultimate goal, beyond good workmanship and style, is to bring to the wrist a part of the history of mankind, of myth, emotion and universal culture.
function
Hours, minutes
Display
Hands
Solid gold hand-engraved featuring Quetzalcoatl whose changing position according to time.
The snake’s head shows the hours, and the tail of the snake indicates the minutes.
Dial
Solid gold hand engraved by Michèle Rothen and composed of two parts: hours ring with figures inspired by buildings from the Tenochtitlan Templo Mayor; and central part with De Bethune microlight guilloché.
case
White gold, drum-shaped. Diameter 44 mm – thickness 12.50 mm
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open. Mirror-polished bridges and Côtes De Bethune.
calibre
DB2005 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30mm – 173parts – Hand decoration, hand-chamfered and mirror-polished steel parts Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2010)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
27 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Starry Varius US Limited Edition
De Bethune revisits the iconic DB25 Starry Varius with an all-yellow starry sky. An exclusive limited edition of 10 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flame-blued steel.
Dial
De Bethune star-studded sky in yellowed and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars – Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf – yellow hours and minutes ring with polished blued hour-markers
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 42 mm – thickness 8,8 mm
Attachments
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open case back in polished grade 5 titanium
calibre
DB2005 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 160 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with "Côtes De Bethune" – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
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.
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system-De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling
27 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra supple alligator leather, alligator lining
Jumping GMT
DB Kind of Two
In March 2021, the Manufacture De Bethune presented the DB Kind of Two Tourbillon. Bold and classic, its double dial was already out of place. Its complexity has even challenged all limits and now it presents the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT, offering a different time zone on each of its sides.
function
Dual front and back display of hours and minutes, jumping seconds, Second time zone (GMT)
Display
Contemporary single-sided display
Display: Polished titanium hours and minutes indication Minute indication on the periphery Hour indication centered around the balance wheel at 6 o'clock
Dial: Silver hour ring with polished blued index Silver colour minute ring with blue transfer
Classic reverse side display
Display: hand-polished and blued titanium hands for hours, minutes and dead beat seconds
Dial: Dial silvered and relief, with convex levels and guilloché central part
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 43.3 mm – thickness 9,5 mm
Attachments:
Floating lugs in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006), with case turning mechanism that can be clearly positioned on the front or back side
Glass doubles-sides:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at noon on the front side, at 6 o'clock on the reverse side, setting in two positions
calibre
DB2517 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 394 parts – Motion works bridge and concave cover plate in grade 5 titanium, mirror polished – Polished and chamfered barrel bridge, with shot blasted stages – Hand snailed barrels
- 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
- De Bethune Dead Beat Second De Bethune Innovation (2011)
- GMT allowing to adjust 2 time zones, different on each side
Jewelling:
58 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
"Season 2"
DBD
function
Digitally displayed jumping hours, minutes, calendar indicating days, date and months
Display
Dial:
Burgundy dial with “Côtes de Genève” . Hour, minute, day, date and month discs in anthracite, silvered relief
Display:
Jumping hour window at 6 o’clock, Analogical minute indicator on rotating disc, Day, date and month jumping window
case
Anthracite polished zirconium – diameter 42.6 mm – thickness 9,4 mm
Attachments:
cone-shaped lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 12 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back in Anthracite polished zirconium
calibre
DB2044 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 309 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with "Côtes De Bethune" – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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:
29 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator skin, lining in alligator
DB Eight
DB Eight
function
Hours, Minutes, chronograph mono pusher button with 60 s seconds counter and 60 min instantaneous minute counter
Display
Dial:
Hour and minutes hands, second counter and minute counter in
polished yellow gold and polished yellow titanium
Display:
Chocolate, radiating guilloche 12 sectors. Golden arabic numbers. Indication of the 60-minute counter by a barley grain engine-turned sub-dial at 6 o'clock.
case
Polished yellow gold – diameter 42.4 mm – thickness 9,2 mm
Attachments:
cone-shaped lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back
calibre
DB3000 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 281 parts – Chromium-plated steel chronograph bridges with drawn lines – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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:
31 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
60 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
xs Aérolite
DB28
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.
function
Hours, Minutes
Display
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
case
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
calibre
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
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather with alligator lining and black textile
Tourbillon Maxichrono
DB29
With its distinctive roundness and its hunter case back featuring a rare fully invisible hinge, the DB29 immediately recalls the charm of 18th century pocket watches. It celebrates watchmaking tradition while embarking the most complicated and advanced movements such as the De Bethune tourbillion or the revolutionary Maxichrono.
function
Display
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
case
Attachments:
Cone shaped
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
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
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 450 parts – Bridges mirror-polished, sandblasted and snailed by hand – Steel parts polished and chamfered by hand
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, De Bethune Patent (2010)
- "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)
Jewelling:
53 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
DB25 Perpetual Calendar
The De Bethune interpretation of the perpetual calendar is imbued with poetry and combines horological finesse with the cutting-edge mechanisms of the Manufacture by uniting moon phases, a star-studded sky and a perpetual calendar within an exceptional timepiece.
function
Display
silver-toned – hand-guilloché in 12 radiating sectors with apertures indicating the day of the week at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – subdial at 6 o’clock indicating the day of the month– leap year indicated by a gold pastille appearing in the starry sky at 12 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in mirror-polished flame-blued steel inlaid with yellow
gold stars – spherical moon-phase indication in palladium and flame-blued steel at 12 o'clock.
Hands:
curved in hand-polished flame-blued steel
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in polished rose gold,
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 425 parts – ¾ plate with starry decor, sandblasted and snailed by hand – Balance bridge and oscillating weight arms in blued titanium – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Titanium and platinum balance wheel with blom studs, De Bethune Patent (2008)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and white gold
- Oscillating weight shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2006)
Jewelling:
47 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Titan Hawk V2
DB27
Combining the attributes of the DB28 contemporary lines with the DB25 classical and delicate spirit, the DB27 collection is an ode to simplicity while making no compromise in comfort and refinement. Its powerful movement integrate the best of De Bethune’s technology ensuring an exceptional reliability, every day, every time.
function
Display
Royal blue microlight – Silver-toned chapter ring with Roman numerals – Silver-toned minutes circle with Arabic numerals placed around the rim of the dial
Hands:
Hours and minutes in sandblasted flamed-blued steel with hand polished steel ends
Seconds hand in hand-polished steel
case
Attachments:
Short floating lugs in brushed grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open in brushed grade 5 titanium, Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding
Diameter 30 mm – 217 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, De Bethune Patent (2016)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Steel escape wheel
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and alloy of tungsten
Jewelling:
29 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
60 hours
Strap
Starry Varius
DB25
De Bethune once again displays its technical and aesthetic mastery by unveiling the DB25 Starry Varius, a poetic interpretation of the traditional DB25. A personalised constellation, revisited lugs and an original 42mm case compose with delightfully pure classic imparting fresh creative momentum while showcasing horological history.
function
Hours, Minutes
Display
Dial:
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars – Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf – Silver-toned hours and minutes ring with polished rose gold hour-markers
Hands:
in hand-polished rose gold
case
Rose Gold 5N set with 273 diamonds totaling 1.33 cts – diameter 42 mm – thickness 8,8 mm
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back in polished rose gold 5N
calibre
DB2005 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 160 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with "Côtes De Bethune" – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB27 Titan Hawk V2
Spring has sprung and De Bethune continues to expand its color palette with a new hue on the dial of its DB27 Titan Hawk! A variation in tone that gives this chronometer a new glow and reinforces its contemporary inspiration. Available in a limited edition of 10 numbered pieces.
function
Hours, Minutes, seconds
Display
Dial:
Green microlight – Chapter ring with Roman numerals – Minutes circle with Arabic numerals placed around the rim of the dial
Hands:
Hours and minutes hands in sandblasted steel with white hand
polished steel ends, seconds hand in hand-polished steel
case
Polished grade 5 titanium, with middle microlight – diameter 43 mm – thickness 9 mm
Attachments:
Short floating lugs in brushed grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open in brushed grade 5 titanium, Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
AUTOV2 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical self-winding
Diameter 30 mm – 217 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
- Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, De Bethune Patent (2016)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Steel escape wheel
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and alloy of tungsten
Jewelling:
29 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
60 hours
Strap
Canvas strap
DB28 Aiguille d’Or
In November 2011, the DB28 model received the Aiguille d'or, the supreme award of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix. To celebrate this victory, De Bethune is revisiting this iconic model and offering a limited edition of 50 pieces with subtle details that will delight collectors and enthusiasts.
function
Hours, minutes. Spherical moon phase indication at 6 o’clock. Power reserve indicator situated on the back. Performance indication between 2 and 3 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Mirror-polished stainless steel with rose gold inserts.
Dial
Polished grade 5 titanium and silvered minute circle. Performance zone indicator at 3 o’clock between blue and red dot.
case
Titanium grade 5. Diameter: 42.6mm-Thickness: 9.2mm
Attachments
Short or long floating lugs in grade 5 titanium – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Back solid, in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium. Linear power reserve indicator.
calibre
DB2115 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm–272 parts – Black hand-polished steel motion-work bridge – Black plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côte De Bethune” – Hand-polished and chamfered steel parts
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon/white gold balance – De Bethune Patent (2010)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 year s– De Bethune Patent (2004)
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
36 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB16 Tourbillon Regulator
The DB16 combines the classic codes of Grande Horlogerie with the chronometric precision resulting from the patents and innovations of De Bethune's research and development laboratory, combined with the expertise of the Manufacture's craftsmen. Limited edition of 5 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes, central jumping seconds, date at 6 o’clock, perpetual calendar indicating the the day at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock. Spherical moon-phase indication and leap-year indication at 12 o’clock. Central Dead Beat Second, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage. Power reserve indicator and age of the moon indication on the case back.
Display
Hands
Curved, in hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
5N rose gold – sunburst hand-guilloché motif – apertures indicating the day at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – dial indicating the day at 6 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in flame-blued steel set with gold stars, featuring spherical moon-phase indication in platinum and flame-blued steel and a leap year indication at 12 o’clock.
case
Platinum. Diameter: 43mm-Thickness: 13.4mm
Attachments
Cone-shaped lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open on the 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage.
Mechanism of the central jumping seconds, retrograde age of the moon indication on a sector dial, power reserve indication.
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2509 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical with manual-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 499 parts – hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Côtes De Bethune
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune innovation (2004)
Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring – De Bethune Patent (2010)
"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 Dead Beat Second – De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Retrograde age of the moon indication – De Bethune Innovation(2013)
Jewelling
48 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Moon phase
Encapsulated in precious materials, an incomparable understanding of the past and present of watchmaking inhabits this radiant piece. Life vibrates everywhere, revealed by the games of light and the purity of its architecture. Roundness, depth and textures collaborate to set the scene of time with an absolute clarity. Resurrected from the past and transposed into modern days, a spherical moon sits among gold stars, crowning this bright theater.
function
Hours, minutes. Spherical moon phase indication. Power reserve indication on the back
Display
Hands
Curved, hand-polished steel.
Dial
Anthracite – hand-guilloché with 12 radiating sectors. De Bethune star-studded sky in black mirror-polished steel set with yellow gold stars with spherical moon-phase indication in black palladium and blackened zirconium at 12 o’clock.
case
White gold. Diameter: 44mm – Thickness: 11.30mm
Attachments
Fixed and hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open, sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Linear power-reserve indication.
calibre
DB2105V1 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 307 parts – hand crafted finishing and decoration – Côtes De Bethune – chamfered and hand-polished steel.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/ platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2008)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
29 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather with pin buckle
DB25T Zodiac
Table clocks or grandfather clocks, pocket watches and now wristwatches: the very essence of this horological culture graces the dial of the DB25T, notably in the aesthetic work on materials, the engraving and the light effects, but also and above all through consistently demonstrated miniaturization technology. Further enhancing this intensely private performance visible exclusively on the back of the watch, its tourbillon 30’’. Limited edition of 20 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes, central jumping seconds – movement operating indicator at 12 o’clock – 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage on case back.
Display
Hands
Yellow gold hours and minutes hand, jumping seconds hand in hand-polished and blued steel.
Dial
Guilloché silver-toned – Silver-toned hours and minutes rings – De Bethune star-studded sky in blued mirror-polished titanium inlaid with solid white gold stars, featuring solid gold inserts hand-engraved representing the 12 zodiac signs.
case
White gold. Diameter: 44mm – Thickness: 10.6mm
Attachments
Integrated hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open – De Bethune 30" silicon/titanium Tourbillon, 36,000 vph – central jumping seconds Calibre DB2109
calibre
DB2109 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical caliber with manual winding.
Diameter 30mm – 330 parts – hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Côtes De Bethune – blued titanium bridges and parts
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2010)
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 Dead Beat Second – De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling
46 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Meteorite
De Bethune decided to create an extraordinary dial with a fragment of meteorite. flamed-blued by hand, the piece of meteorite is then polished and pierced to form a multitude of small holes in which white gold spheres are inlaid to represent the stars in the galaxy. The DB28 Kind of Blue Meteorite is made entirely of blued titanium with the De Bethune tourbillon at 6 o'clock.
function
Hours, minutes, 30′′ indicator through the ultra-light silicon and titanium. De Bethune tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock. Power reserve on case back.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished rose gold hands
Dial
Starry sky in blued and hand-polished iron meteorite with white gold stars.
Blued grade 5 polished titanium hours ring with rose gold hour-markers.
Blued grade 5 satin-polished titanium minutes ring. De Bethune 30′′ultra-light tourbillon in silicone and titanium at 6 o’clock–De Bethune Innovation (2008)
case
Blued grade 5 mirror-polished titanium. Diameter: 42.6mm-Thickness: 9.7mm
Attachments
Long floating lugs in grade 5 polished and blued titanium–De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Screwed case back in polished rose gold 5N and open on a linear power reserve indicator in rose gold 5N. Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2019V3 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Diameter 30 mm – 276 parts – Decoration on power reserve indicator in grade 5 titanium-“De Bethune” concentric graining and blued by hand-Steel parts beveled and flame-blued by hand.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon escape wheel encircled with a white gold ring -De Bethune Patent (2010)
“De Bethune” balance-spring with flat terminal curve-De Bethune Patent (2006)
Silicon escape Wheel.
Ultra-light 30’’ De Bethune Tourbillon in silicon and titanium- De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Jewelling
39 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
5 days
Strap
extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB28 Kind of Blue
Blue. A fundamental element of De Bethune's identity, this is a single-colour version of its iconic DB28 model. Radical and magnetic, the colour comes from a treatment of the metals, done by hand and with entirely natural processes.
function
Hours, Minutes, Spherical moon phase at 6 o’clock. Power reserve indicator situated on the back. Performance indicator between 2 and 3 o’clock
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flame-blued steel hands.
Dial
Blued grade 5 polished titanium hours ring with rose gold hour-markers. Blued grade 5 satin-polished titanium minutes ring. Spherical moon phase indicator in palladium and flame-blued steel with precision of one lunar day every 122 years at 6 o’clock–De Bethune Patent (2004). Performance indicator between 2 and 3 o’clock.
case
Sandblasted zirconium. Diameter: 42.6mm-Thickness: 9.3mm
Attachments
Short or long floating lugs in blued grade 5 mirror-polished titanium – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Screwed case back in blued grade 5 polished titanium that opens on a linear power reserve indicator in rose gold. Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2115V4 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Diameter 30 mm – 279 parts – blued grade 5 mirror-polished titanium motion works bridge- Plate cover and bridge cover on the barrel in grade 5 blued titanium, adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” – Barrels decorated with rose-work grinding – Power reserve indicator in grade 5 titanium, hand decorated with “De Bethune” concentric graining and blued by hand – Steel parts bevelled, polished and flame-blued by hand
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
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.
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years-De Bethune Patent (2004)
Blued triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system-De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling
39 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB Eight
DB Eight
function
Hours, Minutes, chronograph mono pusher button with 60 s seconds counter and 60 min instantaneous minute counter
Display
Dial:
Hour hands, minutes, polished titanium seconds and minutes counters
Display:
Silver, radiating guilloche 12 sectors. Blue arabic numbers. Indication of the 60-minute counter by a silvered barley grain engine-turned sub-dial at 6 o'clock.
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 42.4 mm – thickness 9,2 mm
Attachments:
cone-shaped lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open case back
calibre
DB3000 calibre
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 281 parts – Chromium-plated steel chronograph bridges with drawn lines – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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:
31 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
60 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
xs Purple Rain
DB28
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.
function
Hours, Minutes
Display
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
case
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
calibre
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
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather with alligator lining / Canvas
DB25 Perpetual Calendar
The De Bethune interpretation of the perpetual calendar is imbued with poetry and combines horological finesse with the cutting-edge mechanisms of the Manufacture by uniting moon phases, a star-studded sky and a perpetual calendar within an exceptional timepiece.
function
Display
black – hand-guilloché in 12 radiating sectors with apertures indicating the day of the week at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – subdial at 6 o’clock indicating the day of the month – leap year indicated by a gold pastille appearing in the starry sky at 12 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in black mirror-polished steel inlaid with yellow gold stars – spherical moon-phase indication in palladium and blackened zirconium at 12 o'clock.
Hands:
curved in rose gold
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in polished rose gold
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 425 parts – ¾ plate with starry decor, sandblasted and snailed by hand – Balance bridge and oscillating weight arms in blued titanium – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Titanium and platinum balance wheel with blom studs, De Bethune Patent (2008)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and white gold
- Oscillating weight shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2006)
Jewelling:
47 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
DB25 Perpetual Calendar
The De Bethune interpretation of the perpetual calendar is imbued with poetry and combines horological finesse with the cutting-edge mechanisms of the Manufacture by uniting moon phases, a star-studded sky and a perpetual calendar within an exceptional timepiece.
function
Display
silver-toned – hand-guilloché in 12 radiating sectors with apertures indicating the day of the week at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – subdial at 6 o’clock indicating the day of the month – leap year indicated by a gold pastille appearing in the starry sky at 12 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in mirror-polished flame-blued steel inlaid with yellow gold stars – spherical moon-phase indication in palladium and flame-blued steel at 12 o'clock.
Hands:
curved in hand-polished flame-blued steel
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in polished white gold, Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 425 parts – ¾ plate with starry decor, sandblasted and snailed by hand – Balance bridge and oscillating weight arms in blued titanium – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Titanium and platinum balance wheel with blom studs, De Bethune Patent (2008)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and white gold
- Oscillating weight shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2006)
Jewelling:
47 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Dream watch 5
DB Kind of Two
DB Kind of Two
DB1
As the very first De Bethune watch, it established the brand's unique design language. A slim case with highly innovative ogive shapes and a dial of incomparable legibility distinguish this elegant single-pusher chronograph. This model is a tribute to the most refined tradition of wrist watches.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds. Single-button chronograph
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver plated or plain gold with hand guilloche pattern, blue roman numerals, 30 minute-counter at 3 o’clock and small seconds counter at 9 o’clock
case
White gold, diameter: 42mm-thickness:8mm.
Attachments:
Ogival lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid in white gold
calibre
Manual winding movement.
183 parts – “Côtes De Bethune” and hand polished parts– calibre De Bethune 2002, Swiss lever escapement
Jewelling
21 jewels.
Frequency
21’600 vibrations/hour.
Power Reserve
36 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB6
The shape of its case is specifically designed to be placed on a watch holder in which it integrates perfectly to become a small clock.
function
Hours, minutes
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Silver-toned, plain silver or hand guilloché pattern. Blue roman numerals.
case
Yellow, rose or white gold, diameter: 48mm
The base:
Guilloche gilt bronze (gold or platinum on request), available in solid hard stone or marquetry.
Glass:
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back:
Solid
calibre
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Single push-button chronograph mechanism De Bethune caliber 2002 – Swiss lever escapement – Côtes de Genève – snailed, chamfered and polished steel parts
Jewelling:
19 jewels
Frequency:
21’600 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve:
7 days
Strap
The base:
Guilloche gilt bronze (gold or platinum on request), available in solid hard stone or marquetry
DB28 Special Edition
In November 2011, the DB28 model received the Aiguille d'or, the supreme award of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix. To celebrate this victory, De Bethune is revisiting this iconic model and offering a limited edition of 50 pieces with subtle details that will delight collectors and enthusiasts.
function
Hours, minutes. Spherical moon phase indication at 6 o’clock. Power reserve indicator situated on the back. Performance indication between 2 and 3 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished steel.
Dial
Skeletonised polished grade 5 titanium hour circle and silvered minute circle – best-performance zone indication between 2 and 3 o’clock between a blue and red dot. Spherical moon phase indication in palladium and zirconium at 6 o’clock.
case
Grade 5 titanium, distinctively shaped. Diameter: 42.6mm-Thickness: 9.2mm
Attachments
Short or long floating lugs in anthracite zirconium – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Back solid, in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium. Linear power reserve indicator.
calibre
DB2115 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm–272 parts – Black hand-polished steel motion-work bridge – Black plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côte De Bethune” – Hand-polished and chamfered steel parts
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon/white gold balance – De Bethune Patent (2010)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon-phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 year s– De Bethune Patent (2004)
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
36 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25
De Bethune presents here an elegant automatic watch in which the care to each detail, the beauty of its mechanics and of its style perfectly reflects De Bethune’s manufacturing philosophy and spirit. A timepiece of pleasant daily use thanks to its self-winding movement with 6 days power reserve and with an elegant and essential dial that offers exceptional legibility.
function
Hours, minutes. Power reserve at 12 o’clock
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Silver-toned and hand-guilloché with 12 radiating sectors. Power reserve at 12 o’clock.
case
Rose gold, drum-shaped case. Diameter: 40mm, thickness: 8.5mm.
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Case back open.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 287 parts – hand crafted finishing and decoration – bridges and parts in grade 5 blued titanium.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/ platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2008)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
49 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB27 Polo Edition
On the occasion of the De Bethune Princely Polo Cup, the Manufacture presents a limited edition of 10 pieces of the DB27. Developed exclusively for the game of polo, the DB27D Polo edition is equipped to handle all the violent shocks likely to hit its rider's wrist.
function
Jumping hours, minutes
Display
Dial
Jumping hours aperture at 12 o’clock. Minutes indicator on a rotating disc.
case
Polished hardened steel with black extra-hard DLC treatment (5000 Vickers)–De Bethune Innovation (2015). Central pink gold medallion hand-engraved with two mallets and inlaid with a polished white gold ball. Engraved satin-brushed and blued titanium ring.
Attachments
Short floating lugs–De Bethune Patent (2006)–in hardened steel with black extra-hard DLC treatment (5000Vickers)–De Bethune Innovation (2015)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment, 1800 Vickers
Back
Screwed down closed back in polished, hardened steel with black extra-hard DLC treatment (5000 Vickers) De Bethune Innovation (2015)
calibre
S233D Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 253 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon and white gold balance wheel-De Bethune Patent (2010)
"De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve-De Bethune Patent (2006)
Silicon escape wheel.
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system-De Bethune Patent (2005)
Titanium and white gold oscillating weight.
Jewelling
43 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB29 Tourbillon Enamel
With its distinctive roundness and its hunter case back featuring a rare fully invisible hinge, the DB29 immediately recalls the charm of 18th century pocket watches. It celebrates watchmaking tradition while embarking the most complicated and advanced movements such as the De Bethune tourbillion or the dial in enamel Grand Feu.
function
Hours, Minutes, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage on the back, Power reserve indication
Display
Hands
Hand-polished rose gold hands indicating the hours and minutes, Hand-polished and flame-blued steel hand indicating the power reserve
Dial
Grand Feu enamel
case
Rose gold 5N. Diameter: 46mm-Thickness: 13.3mm
Attachments
Cone shaped lugs
Glass
Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open back with the 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage and bridges in mirror-polished steel and titanium. Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective
Double back: Rose gold 5N dome with invisible hinge
calibre
DB2009v2 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Diameter 30 mm – 248 parts – hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Steel parts polished and chamfered by hand – Bridge covers in mirror hand-polished titanium grade 5
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon escape wheel encircled with a white gold ring -De Bethune Patent (2010)
“De Bethune” balance-spring with flat terminal curve-De Bethune Patent (2006)
Silicon escape Wheel.
Ultra-light 30’’ De Bethune Tourbillon in silicon and titanium- De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Jewelling
37 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
5 days
Strap
extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB28 Steel Wheels
The DB28 Steel Wheels, limited to 5 pieces, is placed under the sign of transparency and light by opening its dial wide to the hypnotic architecture of its movement. Faithful to the codes of its predecessors, it perpetuates the House's heritage: a bold aesthetic and an exceptional mechanism.
function
Hours, minutes. Spherical moon phase indication at 6 o’clock. Power reserve indicator situated on the back.
Display
Hands
Sapphire hours hand rimmed with flame-blued steel minutes hand in hand-polished flame-blued steel.
Dial
Circular-grained titanium hours ring.
Moon phase bezel in polished blued titanium.
Spherical polished titanium hour markers set on a blued polished titanium circle. Spherical moon phase indication in palladium and flame-blued steel with an accuracy of one lunar day every 122 years at 6 o’clock-De Bethune Patent (2004)
case
Polished grade 5 titanium. Diameter: 42.6mm-Thickness: 9.3mm
Attachments
Short or long floating lugs in polished grade 5 titanium – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Screwed case back in grade 5 polished titanium that opens on a linear power reserve indicator in blued steel sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2115V4 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Diameter 30 mm – 272 parts – Concave polished grade 5 titanium plate cover-Handmade mirror-polished grade 5 titanium motion works bridge-Barrels bridge adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” and “microlight” engraving-Open worked hand sailed barrels-Rhodium power reserve indicator background decorated with “De Bethune” circular graining-Blued and engraved ring.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
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.
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years-De Bethune Patent (2004)
Blued triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system-De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling
35 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB27 Titan Hawk V2
Combining the attributes of the DB28 contemporary lines with the DB25 classical and delicate spirit, the DB27 collection is an ode to simplicity while making no compromise in comfort and refinement. Its powerful movement integrate the best of De Bethune’s technology ensuring an exceptional reliability, every day, every time. This dial is a limited edition of 10 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds
Display
Hands
Sandblasted, at this end hand polished flamed-blued steel
Dial
Rose microlight – Chapter ring with Arabic numerals with the distinctive 50 – Minutes circle with Arabic numerals placed around the rim of the dial
case
Polished grade 5 titanium, with middle microlight – diameter 43 mm – thickness 9 mm
Attachments
Short floating lugs in brushed grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open in brushed grade 5 titanium. Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
AUTOV2 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding
Diameter 30 mm – 217 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, De Bethune Patent (2016)
"De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Steel escape wheel
Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and alloy of tungsten
Jewelling
29 jewels
Frequency
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve
60 hours
Strap
Extra supple alligator leather, alligator lining
xs Starry Seas
DB28
The DB28 is an emblematic De Bethune watch, this new version is all the more remarkable for the particular meaning it enshrines. Featuring a significantly smaller diameter than previous models (39 mm), as well as a world first, a random guilloche dial.
function
Hours, Minutes
Display
Dial: Silver-plated hours and minutes ring with transferred Arabic numerals – Random guilloché blued titanium dial (world's first) – starry sky with white gold stars
Hands: Polished tianium hands
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 38.7 mm – thickness 7,4 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:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment, engraving ring in blued circular satin finish titanium, titanium plate with "microlight" decoration
calibre
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
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
GMT Starry Varius
DB25
Optimism is growing as the situation in the world improves. Always quick to keep step with developments, Manufacture De Bethune is offering a travel watch at the very moment when life resumes its course. The little sister of the DB25 World Traveller introduced in 2016, this new GMT model accentuates the aesthetic appeal and undeniable character of the DB25 Starry Varius.
function
Hours, Minutes, Second time zone (GMT), World time, Day/night indicator, Jumping date
Display
Dial:
Curved date ring in blued titanium with gold transfer – silver curved hour ring – Rose gold curved minute ring – Silver 24h sub-dial with two-tone decals – Central dial in 2 parts : blue polished titanium with white gold pins/ radiant silver microlight decoration, with a sunburst insert in polished rose gold – Day/night indicator in rose gold 5N and blued steel of the microsphere
Hands:
Hand-polished curved hands in rose gold
Hand-polished flamed-blued date hand with polished end
case
Rose gold 5N – diameter 42 mm – thickness 11,8 mm
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatmen
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in rose gold 5N
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
DB2507 calibre
Movement:
mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 368 parts – Curved mirror-polished steel plate cover – Steel barrel bridge cover, mirror-polished and adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” enhanced with microlight decoration in its center – De Bethune innovation 2016 – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
- Microsphere day/night indicator in rose gold and blued steel similar decoration technic of the spherical moon phase, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling:
40 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Perpetual Calendar
The De Bethune interpretation of the perpetual calendar is imbued with poetry and combines horological finesse with the cutting-edge mechanisms of the Manufacture by uniting moon phases, a star-studded sky and a perpetual calendar within an exceptional timepiece.
function
Display
Anthracite – hand-guilloché in 12 radiating sectors with apertures indicating the day of the week at 9 o’clock and the month at 3 o’clock – subdial at 6 o’clock indicating the day of the month – leap year indicated by a gold pastille appearing in the starry sky at 12 o’clock – De Bethune star-studded sky in black mirror-polished steel inlaid with yellow gold stars – spherical moon-phase indication in palladium and blackened zirconium at 12 o'clock.
Hands:
curved in hand mirror-polished steel
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in polished white gold
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 425 parts – ¾ plate with starry decor, sandblasted and snailed by hand – Balance bridge and oscillating weight arms in blued titanium – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Titanium and platinum balance wheel with blom studs, De Bethune Patent (2008)
- "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
- Silicon escape wheel
- Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
- Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and white gold
- Oscillating weight shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2006)
Jewelling:
47 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
DB28 Grand Sport
The DB28GS expresses a bold character revealed through both its aesthetic and technical attributes. It fully complies with the strict rule of wearer comfort that De Bethune applies to its models, and particularly those in the DB28 collection. The DB28GS proudly displays impeccable water resistance to depths corresponding to three full leagues under the sea. Its DB2115 calibre is equipped with a self-regulating twin barrel ensuring a 6-day power reserve – a performance that can be tracked by means of a blue indicator at 3 o’clock.
function
Display
Hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium minute ring with blue relief Arabic numerals
Hands:
Hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium with hand-polished flame-blued steel hours hand and hand-polished flame-blued steel minutes hands
case
Attachments:
Short or long floating lugs in blued and hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium, 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:
closed back in blued and hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 263 parts – Mirror- polished blued grade 5 titanium motion-work bridge – Plate and barrel bridge covers in blued hand-smoothed grade 5 titanium and adorned with “Microlight engraving” De Bethune Innovation (2007) – Hand snailed barrels – Hand-polished, flame-blued and chamfered steel parts
- 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:
35 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
6 days
Strap
DB28 Tourbillon Deadbeat Seconds
The noble traditions of mechanical watchmaking are subtly celebrated and reinterpreted in a contemporary masterpiece imbued with a blend of ancestral know-how and the latest technical and scientific breakthroughs. The DB28 Tourbillon Dead Beat Seconds is nurtured by a horological culture and philosophy that De Bethune share and perpetuate in a resolutely avant-garde manner.
function
Display
Grained and engraving sterling silver chapter ring bearing Roman numerals and a minute circle with Arabic numerals – Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in silicon and titanium at 6 o’clock – Power reserve indication at 6 o’clock
Hands:
Hand-polished flame-blued steel
case
Attachments:
Short or long floating lugs in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, 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:
closed back in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 333 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” – Hand snailed barrels – Frame of the barrel bridge in mirror-polished steel – Hand-polished, chamfered and flame-blued steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, De Bethune Patent (2010)
- "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 Deadbeat Second, De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling:
45 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
4 days
Strap
GMT Starry Varius
DB25
Optimism is growing as the situation in the world improves. Always quick to keep step with developments, Manufacture De Bethune is offering a travel watch at the very moment when life resumes its course. The little sister of the DB25 World Traveller introduced in 2016, this new GMT model accentuates the aesthetic appeal and undeniable character of the DB25 Starry Varius.
function
Hours, Minutes, Second time zone (GMT), World time, Day/night indicator, Jumping date
Display
Dial:
Silver-toned curved date ring with polished and blue markers – silver curved hour ring – Rose gold curved minute ring – Silver 24h sub-dial with two-tone decals – Central dial in 2 parts : blue polished titanium with white gold pins/ radiant silver microlight decoration, with a sunburst insert in polished rose gold
Hands:
Hand-polished flamed-blued steel curved hands
Hand-polished flamed-blued date hand with polished end
case
Titanium – diameter 42 mm – thickness 11,8 mm
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatmen
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in three positions
Back:
Open back in polished titanium
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
DB2507 calibre
Movement:
mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 368 parts – Curved mirror-polished steel plate cover – Steel barrel bridge cover, mirror-polished and adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” enhanced with microlight decoration in its center – De Bethune innovation 2016 – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
- Microsphere day/night indicator in rose gold and blued steel similar decoration technic of the spherical moon phase, De Bethune Patent (2004)
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Jewelling:
40 jewels
Frequency:
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB2
To introduce customers to the world of De Bethune, here is a watch with an elegant and sober design, which remains in the spirit of the first collections
function
Hours, minutes, simple spindle
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver plated or plain gold with hand guilloche pattern, blue roman numerals
case
Yellow gold, diameter:42mm.
Attachments:
Ogival lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid in yellow gold
calibre
Manual winding movement.
Decorated “Côtes De Bethune” pattern and hand polished parts – Swiss lever escapement
Jewelling
19 jewels.
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour.
Power Reserve
7 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB8
De Bethune presents a new single-button chronograph, with a very simple dial which offers an exceptional readability. The thin and three-part case, in the classical style of De Bethune, is held by palladium screws. The 45 minute-counter at 6 o’clock underlines once again the elegance and the high quality of this collection of classical watches.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds, Chronograph with column wheel
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver or plain gold with center hand guilloché pattern, blue Arabic numerals and 45-minutes counter at 6 o’clock.
case
Rose or yellow gold, diameter: 42mm-thickness: 8mm.
Glass:
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Attachments:
Ogival lugs
Back:
Solid in rose or yellow gold.
calibre
Manual winding movement.
188 parts – “Côtes De Bethune” and hand polished parts– calibre De Bethune 2003, Swiss lever escapement, Single-button chronograph movement with column wheel, 45 minutes counter at 6 o’clock
Jewelling
21 jewels
Frequency
21’600 vibrations/hour.
Power Reserve
36 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB15
In 2004, for the first time in a wristwatch, the spherical moon phase indication emerged from a sub-dial rotating on its own axis. The perpetual calendar mechanism, which was the first to be produced entirely at the Manufacture, has an additional world-first function of rapid date adjustment by an intermediate position of the winding crown.
function
Hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock. Perpetual calendar indicating days at 9 o’clock, months at 3 o’clock. De Bethune spherical moon phase and leap year indicator subdial at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flamed blued steel or rose gold hands.
Dial
Silver-toned or anthracite guilloche gold dial composed of four gold parts, with an aperture indicating days of the week and months, subdial indicating days of the month at 6 o’clock.
De Bethune spherical moon phase indicator and leap year on a star-studded sky in flame blued steel at 12 o’clock.
case
Rose gold, diameter:43.4mm-thickness: 12mm.
Attachments
Cone-shapes lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open case back with sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2004 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30mm – 348 components-hand-decorated with circular grained – snailed, chamfered and polished steel parts – Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2005)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Jewelling
27 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibration/hour
Power Reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Tourbillon
To true connoisseurs capable of understanding its passionate subtlety, De Bethune has rethought the tourbillon as a genuine wrist regulator, creating a major technical advance in the evolution of mechanical watches. The masterpiece, which is first revealed on the back of the watch, features a magnificent blued titanium dial, stamped with gold stars like a magical night sky. The silver hour and minute rings, which will be enhanced by the patina of time, evoke the most famous clocks of the 18th century. Limited edition of 20 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes, central jumping seconds. Movement operating indicator at 12 o’clock. 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune Tourbillon Cage on case back.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished stainless-steel hands.
Dial
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars. Sandblasted and engraving sterling hours and minutes rings.
case
White gold. Diameter: 44mm-Thickness: 12.5mm
Attachments
Integrated hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open back with De Bethune 30’’ silicon/ titanium Tourbillon. Central De Bethune dead beat second, Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2109 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 330 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” – Hand-snailed barrels-Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon/white gold balance – De Bethune Patent (2010)
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 dead beat second – De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling
46 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25
De Bethune presents here an elegant automatic watch in which the care to each detail, the beauty of its mechanics and of its style perfectly reflects De Bethune’s manufacturing philosophy and spirit. A timepiece of pleasant daily use thanks to its self-winding movement with 6 days power reserve and with an elegant and essential dial that offers exceptional legibility.
function
Hours, minutes. Power reserve at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Silver-toned and hand-guilloché with 12 radiating sectors. Power reserve at 12 o’clock.
case
White gold, drum-shaped case. Diameter: 40mm, thickness: 8.5mm.
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Case back open.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 287 parts – hand crafted finishing and decoration – bridges and parts in grade 5 blued titanium.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/ platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2008)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
49 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB27 Hawk UAE
A true representation of the UAE, the De Bethune anniversary edition for the Year of the Fiftieth collection is an endearing tribute to the nation’s heritage. Known as the “UAE Hawk”, the colour is directly inspired by national shades while the iconic lugs glide towards the future and across italicized numerals including a distinctive “50”. The timepiece is completed with an engraved “Year of the Fiftieth” logo in the case back a tribute to the Spirit of the Union.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds
Display
Hands
Hand-polished steel hands.
Dial
Green microlight – Chapter ring with Arabic numerals with the distinctive 50 – Minutes circle with Arabic numerals placed around the rim of the dial
case
Polished grade 5 titanium, with middle microlight – diameter 43 mm – thickness 9 mm
Attachments
Short floating lugs in brushed grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open in brushed grade 5 titanium with an engraved “Year of the Fiftieth” logo, Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
AUTOV2 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding
Diameter 30 mm – 217 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, De Bethune Patent (2016)
"De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Steel escape wheel
Optimized oscillating weight in titanium and alloy of tungsten
Jewelling
29 jewels
Frequency
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve
60 hours
Strap
Extra supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB Eight
DB Eight
XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon
DB28
De Bethune launches today the DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon. A constant evolution of De Bethune creations in their most contemporary form. The architecture and technicality of the DB28 Steel Wheels Tourbillon movement revealed in the DB28XP's extra-flat titanium case. A limited edition of 10 pieces only.
function
Hours, Minutes, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock, power reserve on the back
Display
Dial: Hour ring in titanium with blued microlight decoration and polished hour markers. Minute ring and 30-second dial in circular satin-finished titanium. Barrel bridge with polished beveling and blued microlight decoration. Polished titanium triangular central bridge. Polished titanium dial base
Hands: Polished titanium hands
case
Polished grade 5 titanium with “microlight” case middle – diameter 43 mm – thickness 9,1 mm
Attachments:
Polished grade 5 titanium floating lugs , De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Back:
Screwed case back in polished titanium and open on a linear power reserve indicator
calibre
DB2009V6 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 275 parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Barrels adorned with snailing, featuring blued microlight titanium inserts and polished blued beveling
- 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Jewelling:
40 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB28 Tourbillon Deadbeat Seconds
The noble traditions of mechanical watchmaking are subtly celebrated and reinterpreted in a contemporary masterpiece imbued with a blend of ancestral know-how and the latest technical and scientific breakthroughs. The DB28 Tourbillon Dead Beat Seconds is nurtured by a horological culture and philosophy that De Bethune share and perpetuate in a resolutely avant-garde manner.
function
Display
Grained and engraving sterling silver chapter ring bearing Roman numerals and a minute circle with Arabic numerals – Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in silicon and titanium at 6 o’clock – Power reserve indication at 6 o’clock
Hands:
Hand-polished steel
case
Attachments:
Short or long floating lugs in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, 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:
Closed back in mirror-polished grade 5 titanium
calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 333 parts – Black plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune” – Hand snailed barrels – Frame of the barrel bridge in sandblasted black steel – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- Self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004)
- Silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, De Bethune Patent (2010)
- "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 Deadbeat Second, De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling:
45 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
4 days
Strap
DB21 Maxichrono Réédition
This is the first reinterpretation of this revolutionary chronograph designed in 2006. A model that was pure, absolute and radical in its approach, thanks to its principle of five hands mounted on a single central axis and controlled by a simple single pusher... De Bethune now presents the first reissue of this chronograph which has become an icon for Fine Watchmaking connoisseurs
function
Hours, Minutes, Mono-pusher chronograph with 24-hour, 60-minute and 60-second counters
Display
Dial: Three-dimensional dial constructed on different levels to maximise readability. From the centre to the periphery: silver-toned central hours counter – hours ring in titanium with blued markers – silver-toned minutes ring and minutes counter transfer-printed red numerals – silver-toned 1/10th of second graduated outer ring for seconds counter
Hands: 5 curved central hands – hand-polished steel for hours and minutes hands and flame-blued steel chronograph hours and seconds indicators, Chronograph minutes indicator in red
case
Grade 5 titanium – diameter 44.4 mm – thickness 12 mm
Attachments:
Short or long floating lugs in blued grade 5 titanium, De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 6 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Revealing the mechanism with hand-polished steel bridges
Sapphire crystal (hardness of 1800 Vickers) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
DB2030 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 426 parts – Bridges mirror-polished, sandblasted and snailed by hand – Steel parts polished and chamfered by hand
- 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
- "De Bethune Absolute Clutch ", De Bethune Patent (2014)
Jewelling:
51 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB28XP Meteorite
The iconic "DB28XP" now appears with a black zirconium case and a meteorite dial featuring distinctive geometric shapes. Only 10 numbered timepieces will be produced.
function
Hours, Minutes
Display
Dial: Anthracite hours ring with transferred Arabic numerals in pink – Transferred circular satin-brushed titanium minutes ring – Blue meteorite dial and a starry sky with white gold stars
Hands: Polished pink gold hands
case
Mat anthracite zirconium with “microlight” case middle – diameter 43 mm – thickness 7,2 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:
Solid, in mat anthracite zirconium – Engraved ring in blued circular satin-finish titanium – Mat anthracite zirconium plate with “microlight” decoration and De Bethune logo
calibre
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
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB2
To introduce customers to the world of De Bethune, here is a watch with an elegant and sober design, which remains in the spirit of the first collections
function
Hours, minutes, simple spindle
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver plated or plain gold with hand guilloche pattern, blue roman numerals
case
White gold, diameter:42mm.
Attachments:
Ogival lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid in white gold
calibre
Manual winding movement.
Decorated “Côtes De Bethune” pattern and hand polished parts – Swiss lever escapement
Jewelling
19 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour.
Power Reserve
7 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB8
De Bethune presents a new single-button chronograph, with a very simple dial which offers an exceptional readability. The thin and three-part case, in the classical style of De Bethune, is held by palladium screws. The 45 minute-counter at 6 o’clock underlines once again the elegance and the high quality of this collection of classical watches.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds, Chronograph with column wheel
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver or plain gold with center hand guilloché pattern, blue Arabic numerals and 45-minutes counter at 6 o’clock.
case
White gold, diameter: 42mm-thickness: 8mm.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Attachments
Ogival lugs
Back
Solid in white gold.
calibre
Manual winding movement.
188 parts – “Côtes De Bethune” and hand polished parts– calibre De Bethune 2003, Swiss lever escapement, Single-button chronograph movement with column wheel, 45 minutes counter at 6 o’clock
Jewelling
21 jewels
Frequency
21’600 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve
36 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB15
In 2004, for the first time in a wristwatch, the spherical moon phase indication emerged from a sub-dial rotating on its own axis. The perpetual calendar mechanism, which was the first to be produced entirely at the Manufacture, has an additional world-first function of rapid date adjustment by an intermediate position of the winding crown.
function
Hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock. Perpetual calendar indicating days at 9 o’clock, months at 3 o’clock. De Bethune spherical moon phase and leap year indicator subdial at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flamed blued steel or rose gold hands.
Dial
Silver-toned or anthracite guilloche gold dial composed of four gold parts, with an aperture indicating days of the week and months, subdial indicating days of the month at 6 o’clock.
De Bethune spherical moon phase indicator and leap year on a star-studded sky in flame blued steel at 12 o’clock.
case
White gold, diameter:43.4mm-thickness: 12mm.
Attachments
Cone-shapes lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open case back with sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2004 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30mm – 348 components-hand-decorated with circular grained – snailed, chamfered and polished steel parts – Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2005)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Jewelling
27 jewels.
Frequency
28’800 vibration/hour
Power Reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB17
The DB17 watch is the result of the evolution of the DB15. This original watch is distinguished by a new guilloche dial and new hands that give it an additional and striking dimension.
function
Hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock. Perpetual calendar indicating days at 9 o’clock, months at 3 o’clock. De Bethune spherical moon phase and leap year indicator subdial at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flamed blued steel or rose gold hands.
Dial
Silver-toned or anthracite guilloche gold dial composed of four gold parts, with an aperture indicating days of the week and months, subdial indicating days of the month at 6 o’clock.
De Bethune spherical moon phase indicator and leap year on a star-studded sky in flame blued steel at 12 o’clock.
case
Rose gold, diameter:43.4mm-thickness: 12mm.
Attachments
Cone-shapes lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open case back with sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2005 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30mm – 348 components-hand-decorated with circular grained – snailed, chamfered and polished steel parts – Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2005)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Jewelling
27 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibration/hour
Power Reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DBM
De Bethune restores fob-watches to their rightful pedigree by presenting DBM, the 21st century pocket-watch. With this original horological tradition, De Bethune is establishing itself as a trendsetting pioneer and reconciling classic traditions with the contemporary lifestyle. DBM is far more than a watch; it’s an offbeat accessory conveying an exclusive vision of luxury.
function
Hours, minutes
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel hands.
Dial
Silver-toned hand-guilloché
case
Round 48 mm in diameter and fitted with an antimagnetic protective cage
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
close.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 212 parts – Hand-decorated and snailed mainplate – Annular balance with micrometrical adjustment by an index snail, manually flat-polished steel.
Jewelling
31 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Protective pouch: finely crafted extra-supple chestnut brown full-grain alligator leather pouch. Gold smartphone control buttons
DB25
De Bethune presents here an elegant automatic watch in which the care to each detail, the beauty of its mechanics and of its style perfectly reflects De Bethune’s manufacturing philosophy and spirit. A timepiece of pleasant daily use thanks to its self-winding movement with 6 days power reserve and with an elegant and essential dial that offers exceptional legibility.
function
Hours, minutes.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Silver-toned and hand-guilloché with 12 radiating sectors.
case
Rose gold, drum-shaped case. Diameter: 40mm, thickness: 8.5mm.
Attachments
Hollowed lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Case back open.
calibre
DB2024 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement.
Diameter 30 mm – 287 parts – hand crafted finishing and decoration – bridges and parts in grade 5 blued titanium.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/ platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2008)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
49 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB27 Titan Hawk All Black
After the launch of the DB27 Titan Hawk on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the De Bethune Manufacture is introducing an all-black version to enhance the DB27 collection for all lovers of fine watchmaking.
function
Hours, minutes, central date
Display
Hands
Hand-polished steel.
Dial
Black- toned microlight. Chapter ring with Roman numeral. Minutes circle with arabics numerals placed around the rim of the dial. Central date indication.
case
Sandblasted anthracite zirconium. Diameter: 43mm-Thickness: 11mm
Attachments
Short floating lugs in sandblasted anthracite zirconium – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid, in sandblasted anthracite zirconium with a window revealing the balance wheel.
calibre
S233 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Diameter 30 mm – 271parts – Hand-crafted finishing and decoration – chamfered and polished steel parts.
Self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon and white gold balance wheel – De Bethune Patent (2010)
"De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Titanium/platinum oscillating weight.
Silicon escape wheel.
Jewelling
38 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
6 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DBS Tourbillon
Here, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of this iconic timepiece, De Bethune is equipping the DBS with its tourbillon, a proud embodiment of the extreme precision and performance of in-house calibres. It will be produced in a limited edition of 10 pieces.
function
Hours, minutes. Power reserve indication on the back. Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ silicon/titanium Tourbillon 36’000 vph.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flame-blued steel.
Dial
Anthracite, bridges with ruthenium finishing – Côtes De Bethune. Spherical hour indicators in hand-polished flame-blued steel. Hours and seconds in titanium. Silver-toned minutes ring – De Bethune 30” silicon/titanium tourbillon, 36,000 vph.
case
White gold. Diameter: 45 per 42.5 mm–Thickness: 11 mm
Attachments
Integrated cone-shaped lugs.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid, in white gold. Power reserve indicator.
calibre
DB2019 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30 mm-279 parts-Hand-crafted finishing and decoration. Côtes De Bethune – bridges with ruthenium treatment.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Silicon/white gold balance-De Bethune Patent (2010)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve-De Bethune Patent (2006)
De Bethune silicon/titanium 36,000 vph30-second tourbillon-De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Silicon escape-wheel.
Jewelling
39 jewels
Frequency
36’000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
Starry Varius Aérolite
DB25
Created from a meteorite, the DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite becomes the witness to this chaotically orchestrated force. De Bethune has enriched its dial with a starry sky emblematic of this timeless material. Thus, a moment is engraved where time has ceased to exist.
function
Hours, Minutes, jumping seconds, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light
De Bethune tourbillon cage on case back
Display
Dial:
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished meteorite with
hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars. Milky Way patterns gilded with 24-carat gold leaf. Silver-toned hours and minutes ring
Hands:
in hand-polished steel
case
Polished grade 5 titanium – diameter 42 mm – thickness 10,3 mm
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Back:
Open back, De Bethune 30 " silicon/titanium Tourbillon, 36,000 vph – central jumping seconds
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
DB2109V4 calibre
Movement:
mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 260 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover polished – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
- De Bethune Dead Beat Second, De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling:
43 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
4 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DBD
DBD
XP Kind of Blue Tourbillon
DB28
The DB28XP Kind of Blue Tourbillon represents the seamless evolution of two iconic models from De Bethune: the DB28XP and the DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon. It encapsulates the best of both worlds by merging the sleek design and refinement of the DB28XP with a distinctly blue aesthetc inspired by the DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillom a hallmark of the manufacture's signature style.
function
Hours, Minutes, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock, power reserve on the back
Display
Dial: Titanium hour ring with blued microlight decoration and polished hour markers. Blued grade 5 circular satin titanium minutes and seconds ring. Bridge cover on the barrel and triangular central bridge in grade 5 blued polished titanium with blued drawn chamfered contour. Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf
Hands: Polished titanium hands
case
Blued polished grade 5 titanium with “microlight” case middle – diameter 43 mm – thickness 9,1 mm
Attachments:
Blued 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 blued polished titanium and open on a linear power reserve indicator
calibre
DB2009V5 calibre
Movement:
Mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 380 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Jewelling:
40 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB25 Collection
DB25
Starry Varius chronomètre Tourbillon
DB25
De Bethune revisits the tourbillon as an authentic wristworn regulator, an historical breakthrough in the evolution of mechanical watches. This masterpiece is revealed only on the back of the watch, to genuine connoisseurs capable of comprehending its passionately subtle features, and also of appreciating the inner power and beauty of the starry sky, along with the evocation of the most famous 18th century clocks through the hour and minute ring in a sterling silver that is destined to acquire a sublime patina over the years.
function
Display
De Bethune star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars – Milky Way patterns produced by laser beam micro milling, gilded with 24-carat gold leaf – Silver-toned hours and minutes ring
Hands:
in hand-polished steel
case
Attachments:
Integrated, hollowed lugs
Glass:
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown at 3 o’clock, setting in two positions
Back:
Open back, De Bethune 30 " silicon/titanium Tourbillon, 36,000 vph – central jumping seconds
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
calibre
Movement:
mechanical hand-wound
Diameter 30 mm – 260 parts – Silver plate and barrel bridge cover polished – Hand-snailed barrels – Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
- 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
- Ultra-light De Bethune 30’’ tourbillon in titanium, De Bethune Innovation (2008)
- De Bethune Dead Beat Second, De Bethune Innovation (2011)
Jewelling:
43 jewels
Frequency:
36,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve:
4 days
Strap
DB3
An original subsidiary dial shows the 7 days power reserve: a gold moon on a blue disk moves between the « maximum » and the « minimum » of the working power. All the functions, including the dual time, are adjusted through the crown in three positions.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds, dual time and power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver or plain gold with hand guilloché pattern and blue roman numerals.
Subsidiary dial of power reserve at 12 o’clock.
Subsidiary dial time is 24 hours at 6 o’clock.
case
Yellow gold, diameter: 42mm.
Attachments:
Ogival lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Solid in yellow gold
calibre
Manual winding movement.
Decorated “Côtes De Bethune” pattern and hand polished parts – Swiss lever escapement
Jewelling
19 jewels.
Frequency
28’800 vibrations/hour.
Power Reserve
7 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB8
De Bethune presents a new single-button chronograph, with a very simple dial which offers an exceptional readability. The thin and three-part case, in the classical style of De Bethune, is held by palladium screws. The 45 minute-counter at 6 o’clock underlines once again the elegance and the high quality of this collection of classical watches.
function
Hours, minutes, seconds, Chronograph with column wheel
Display
Hands
Hand-polished flamed blued steel.
Dial
Gold silver or plain gold with center hand guilloché pattern, blue Arabic numerals and 45-minutes counter at 6 o’clock.
case
Platinum, diameter: 42mm-thickness: 8mm.
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Attachments
Ogival lugs
Back
Solid in platinium.
calibre
Manual winding movement.
188 parts – “Côtes De Bethune” and hand polished parts– calibre De Bethune 2003, Swiss lever escapement, Single-button chronograph movement with column wheel, 45 minutes counter at 6 o’clock
Jewelling
21 jewels
Frequency
21’600 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve
36 hours
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB15
In 2004, for the first time in a wristwatch, the spherical moon phase indication emerged from a sub-dial rotating on its own axis. The perpetual calendar mechanism, which was the first to be produced entirely at the Manufacture, has an additional world-first function of rapid date adjustment by an intermediate position of the winding crown.
function
Hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock. Perpetual calendar indicating days at 9 o’clock, months at 3 o’clock. De Bethune spherical moon phase and leap year indicator subdial at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flamed blued steel or rose gold hands.
Dial
Silver-toned or anthracite guilloche gold dial composed of four gold parts, with an aperture indicating days of the week and months, subdial indicating days of the month at 6 o’clock.
De Bethune spherical moon phase indicator and leap year on a star-studded sky in flame blued steel at 12 o’clock.
case
Platinum, diameter:43.4mm-thickness: 12mm.
Attachments
Cone-shapes lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open case back with sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2004 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30mm – 348 components-hand-decorated with circular grained – snailed, chamfered and polished steel parts – Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2005)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Jewelling
27 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibration/hour
Power Reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB17
The DB17 watch is the result of the evolution of the DB15. This original watch is distinguished by a new guilloche dial and new hands that give it an additional and striking dimension.
function
Hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock. Perpetual calendar indicating days at 9 o’clock, months at 3 o’clock. De Bethune spherical moon phase and leap year indicator subdial at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hand-polished and flamed blued steel or rose gold hands.
Dial
Silver-toned or anthracite guilloche gold dial composed of four gold parts, with an aperture indicating days of the week and months, subdial indicating days of the month at 6 o’clock.
De Bethune spherical moon phase indicator and leap year on a star-studded sky in flame blued steel at 12 o’clock.
case
White gold, diameter:43.4mm-thickness: 12mm.
Attachments
Cone-shapes lugs
Glass
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
Back
Open case back with sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating (1800 Vickers).
calibre
DB2005 Caliber
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement.
Diameter 30mm – 348 components-hand-decorated with circular grained – snailed, chamfered and polished steel parts – Côtes De Bethune.
Self-regulating twin barrel-De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Titanium/platinum balance – De Bethune Patent (2005)
Balance-spring with flat terminal curve – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Spherical moon phase indication accurate to a degree of one lunar day every 122 years – De Bethune Patent (2004)
Jewelling
27 jewels
Frequency
28’800 vibration/hour
Power Reserve
5 days
Strap
Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
DB20
De Bethune unveils its first automatic calibre with the DB20 model. A new automatic timepiece with a calendar function.
function
Hours, minutes, calendar at 6 o’clock, power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock.
Display
Hands
Hands De Bethune’s shape in stainless blued steel and hand-polished.
Dial
Blued titanium dial, index on the bezel made by spheres in blued titanium, minutes scale around the bezel with titanium little spheres every 10 minutes, central part of the dial in steel decorated “Côtes de Genève” which displays the power reserve and the small dial of the calendar function in light blued steel at 6 o’clock.