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De Bethune
Ref. DB28TIS5C6BS
DB28
A very fine and attractive two-tone blue polished grade 5 titanium and titanium semi-skeletonized wristwatch with 3D moon phases, power reserve indication, floating lugs, setting pin, certificate and presentation box
Estimate
HK$300,000–400,000
€32,700–43,600
$38,500–51,300
Live 30 May, 12 PM Hong Kong SAR China Time
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2012
Reference No
DB28TIS5C6BS
Movement No
2115.297
Case No
010
Model Name
DB28
Material
Blue polished grade 5 titanium and titanium
Calibre
Manual, cal. DB28, 38 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Blue polished grade 5 titanium De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
45mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune certificate dated 12th June 2012, instruction manual, additional unsigned leather strap, setting pin, fitted presentation box and travel case.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- DB28 was awarded “Aiguille d'Or” at GPHG 2011
- Signature Blued Grade 5 Titanium case
⁃ Complete with its full set of accessories
Launched in 2010, the DB28 is most likely the timepiece that best exemplifies De Bethune's technical and design prowess, and it has become the brand's most recognizable model over time. The following year, at the Grand Prix Horlogerie de Genève, this model won the prestigious Aiguille d'Or award as best watch of the year 2011.
The present DB28 from 2012 has a titanium case and features the brand’s signature titanium spring-loaded floating lug system, enabling the watch to adapt to the wrist for ease of wear. The DB28 has a decidedly modern look; there is no dial since the top movement plate, which is rhodium plated and adorned with Geneva waves, is visible, as are the balance, triple parachute shock absorber, and part of the mainsprings. The 3D moonphase indication at the bottom of the dial, a wind performance indication between 2 and 3 o'clock, and a 6-day power reserve indicator on the case back are all obvious De Bethune distinctive elements.
The present DB28 further features the brand’s signature blued titanium lugs. To achieve such a result, an intense process of thermal oxidation on the surface of the material must be achieved by heating the alloy at a high temperature. The oxidation process of titanium goes through various stages and displays various colors in each stage, indicating that extreme precision and control are the utmost important asset to generate consistency.
The present example is preserved in excellent overall condition and is complete with its full set of accessories.
- DB28 was awarded “Aiguille d'Or” at GPHG 2011
- Signature Blued Grade 5 Titanium case
⁃ Complete with its full set of accessories
Launched in 2010, the DB28 is most likely the timepiece that best exemplifies De Bethune's technical and design prowess, and it has become the brand's most recognizable model over time. The following year, at the Grand Prix Horlogerie de Genève, this model won the prestigious Aiguille d'Or award as best watch of the year 2011.
The present DB28 from 2012 has a titanium case and features the brand’s signature titanium spring-loaded floating lug system, enabling the watch to adapt to the wrist for ease of wear. The DB28 has a decidedly modern look; there is no dial since the top movement plate, which is rhodium plated and adorned with Geneva waves, is visible, as are the balance, triple parachute shock absorber, and part of the mainsprings. The 3D moonphase indication at the bottom of the dial, a wind performance indication between 2 and 3 o'clock, and a 6-day power reserve indicator on the case back are all obvious De Bethune distinctive elements.
The present DB28 further features the brand’s signature blued titanium lugs. To achieve such a result, an intense process of thermal oxidation on the surface of the material must be achieved by heating the alloy at a high temperature. The oxidation process of titanium goes through various stages and displays various colors in each stage, indicating that extreme precision and control are the utmost important asset to generate consistency.
The present example is preserved in excellent overall condition and is complete with its full set of accessories.