Founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, De Bethune quickly flourished in the watch industry by merging both peerless aesthetic with the latest scientific breakthroughs. The deceptively simple elegance of their designs serves well in magnifying the complexity of the materials and processes involved the creation of their timepieces. As De Bethune crafts an extremely limited amount of timepieces per year, the philosophy of the company has been to create better rather than more, and to draw inspiration from the past in order to constantly reinvent it.

The DB 25 is a refined example of De Bethune’s mission to incorporate scientific advancements with mechanical craftsmanship. The silicon escapement and the “3D” display monophase are prime specimen’s of the brand’s mission statement. The silicon balance spring, offered with all timepieces produced by De Bethune, is one of the main cornerstones of the manufacture. The silicon offers an alternative from traditional materials by reducing energy output and improving efficiency within the movement.

The moon phase of the DB 25 is inspired by the original moon phase designs of the first watchmakers. Originally, watchmakers created moon phases in 3 dimensional displays but soon switched to the classic “flat” moon phase display in favor of reducing movement size and height. The moon located at the 12’o clock marker of the dial is made from 2 steel and palladium hemispheres that are heated to achieve a two toned effect to display the varying phases of the moon.