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Lot Essay
Introduced to celebrate 10 years of De Bethune’s signature classic the DB28, this extremely lightweight titanium version, whilst staying true to the model’s DNA, the DB28XPTiS1 is also extremely thin at only 8.5 mm, the ‘XP’ meaning Extra Plat (flat). The incredible mirror-polished grade 5 titanium case, titanium dial and contrasting blued titanium hands immediately draw the attention, indeed, it is hard not be seduced by De Bethune’s extraordinary level of finish and innovation. The titanium movement, decorated with De Bethune’s distinctive ‘microlight’ pattern, alone includes four De Bethune patent inventions, the case featuring the company’s ingenious and very comfortable ‘floating lugs’ patented in 2006 that have become such a signature of the brand.
The DB28 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 triple-parachute shock protection system (patented 2005). The highly impressive 38-jewel caliber 2115V6 movement offers a six-day power reserve from the self-regulating twin barrel (patented 2004). The titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts (patented 2016) features a silicon escape wheel and ‘De Bethune’ balance spring with flat terminal curve (patented 2006).
A sublime amalgam of design, craftsmanship, materials and exceptional knowledge, this DB28XPTiS1 is a horological masterpiece, collectors now have the opportunity to obtain a unique and exceptional piece of independent watchmaking of the highest caliber.
De Bethune
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 horological breakthroughs. The deceptively simple elegance of their designs serves well in magnifying the complexity of the materials and processes involved in 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 age-old expertise in order to constantly invent the future.
The company won the 2011 “Aiguille D’Or”, the highest distinction awarded by Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix) for its DB28 model.
The DB28 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 triple-parachute shock protection system (patented 2005). The highly impressive 38-jewel caliber 2115V6 movement offers a six-day power reserve from the self-regulating twin barrel (patented 2004). The titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts (patented 2016) features a silicon escape wheel and ‘De Bethune’ balance spring with flat terminal curve (patented 2006).
A sublime amalgam of design, craftsmanship, materials and exceptional knowledge, this DB28XPTiS1 is a horological masterpiece, collectors now have the opportunity to obtain a unique and exceptional piece of independent watchmaking of the highest caliber.
De Bethune
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 horological breakthroughs. The deceptively simple elegance of their designs serves well in magnifying the complexity of the materials and processes involved in 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 age-old expertise in order to constantly invent the future.
The company won the 2011 “Aiguille D’Or”, the highest distinction awarded by Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix) for its DB28 model.