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De Bethune
Ref. DB27
Titan Hawk V2
A unique cutting edge, technically impressive blued titanium wristwatch with Eastern Arabic numerals, certificate and presentation box
Estimate
CHF40,000–80,000
€43,900–87,900
$50,700–101,000
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Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
2020
Reference No
DB27
Movement No
CS206
Model Name
Titan Hawk V2
Material
Heat blued titanium
Calibre
Automatic, cal. AUTOv2, 29 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Canvas
Clasp/Buckle
Heat blued titanium De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
43mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune fitted box, Certificate of Origin, product literature, travel box and an email from De Bethune confirming the watch is unique.
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Good To Know:
- A unique piece in this combination of heat blued titanium case and Eastern Arabic numerals
- Accompanied by original accessories
The present unique De Bethune Titan Hawk represents one of the most exceptional iterations of this model with its powerfully beautiful and unusual heat-blued titanium case and Eastern Arabic numerals on a silver dial.
The heat-blued titanium case is also a De Bethune first. This visually impactful result is obtained via the same method traditionally used in watchmaking for bluing steel components such as screws. Denis Flageollet (the master watchmaker and co-founder of De Bethune) discovered that titanium could also be heat-blued while testing the method on balance wheels. The case is heated to a certain degree and for a specific period and consequently turns a superb and even shade of blue, something incredibly difficult to obtain on a large surface such as that of a case.
The two-tone dial with Eastern Arabic numerals and concentric circles provides a playful complement to the blue case. The case features a spring-loaded floating lug system enabling the watch to adapt to any wrist size for ease of wear.
Powered by the automatic calibre AUTOv2, the watch is also an impressive marvel of finesse and technology, featuring several De Bethune patented in-house developed innovations, including a titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, a balance spring with a flat terminal curve, and an optimized oscillating weight in titanium and white gold, with the escapement delightfully visible via the caseback.
- A unique piece in this combination of heat blued titanium case and Eastern Arabic numerals
- Accompanied by original accessories
The present unique De Bethune Titan Hawk represents one of the most exceptional iterations of this model with its powerfully beautiful and unusual heat-blued titanium case and Eastern Arabic numerals on a silver dial.
The heat-blued titanium case is also a De Bethune first. This visually impactful result is obtained via the same method traditionally used in watchmaking for bluing steel components such as screws. Denis Flageollet (the master watchmaker and co-founder of De Bethune) discovered that titanium could also be heat-blued while testing the method on balance wheels. The case is heated to a certain degree and for a specific period and consequently turns a superb and even shade of blue, something incredibly difficult to obtain on a large surface such as that of a case.
The two-tone dial with Eastern Arabic numerals and concentric circles provides a playful complement to the blue case. The case features a spring-loaded floating lug system enabling the watch to adapt to any wrist size for ease of wear.
Powered by the automatic calibre AUTOv2, the watch is also an impressive marvel of finesse and technology, featuring several De Bethune patented in-house developed innovations, including a titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, a balance spring with a flat terminal curve, and an optimized oscillating weight in titanium and white gold, with the escapement delightfully visible via the caseback.