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DE BETHUNE. A FINE, LARGE AND INNOVATIVE TITANIUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SPEED REGULATING SYSTEM, 6-DAYS POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CERTIFICATE AND BOX

SIGNED DE BETHUNE, DB24, NO. 16, REF. DB24TI1Z1, MADE IN 2009

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DE BETHUNE. A FINE, LARGE AND INNOVATIVE TITANIUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SPEED REGULATING SYSTEM, 6-DAYS POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED DE BETHUNE, DB24, NO. 16, REF. DB24TI1Z1, MADE IN 2009
Movement: Automatic, cal. DB2024.430, 47 jewels, signed
Dial: Power reserve indication at 12 o’clock, signed
Case: Glazed sapphire crystal back secured by six screws, 48 mm. diam., signed
With: A titanium De Bethune buckle, certificate dated June 2017 and presentation box

Special Notice

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Lot Essay

Surprisingly light and easy to wear, the De Bethune DB24 in titanium features an innovative system allowing to control the rate of automatic winding through the crown in order to suit its owner activity mode: from resting to normal to sports. The movement is furthermore fitted with a patented triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system on a titanium balance wheel bridge which holds an ultra-light balance wheel. This system provides the highest level of shock resistance to the movement and makes it a true extreme sports watch.

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