The DB28 is the model has become the standard bearer for De Bethune, the model won the Aiguille d’Or award at the 2011 Grand Prix d’horlogerie de Genève and features several of the company’s patented innovations including the now famous three-dimensional spherical ‘rolling’ moon phase made from palladium and flame-blued steel (patented 2004) and the visible balance wheel with silicon balance and triple-parachute shock protection system (patented 2005). Visible through the 1800 Vickers hardness sapphire crystal is the power reserve indication with rose gold indication hand.
This “California Edition” was produced in an extremely small edition of 5 pieces. Featuring a large 43mm titanium case with tourbillon, it is offered in excellent condition, with its full set of accessories.