Coveted as one of the most innovative independent watchmakers of our time, De Bethune has ceaselessly impressed collectors with their unconventional displays of time, expressed through exciting exotic materials. Evolving from the DB1, the DB8, otherwise known as the “Football Chronograph” is a single-button chronograph that has matured from the brand’s first creation.

Stepping away from the typically audacious designs, the present timepiece features a clean and classical white dial with contrasting blue Arabic numerals, a railroad track and feuille hands. The most notable highlight of the “Football Chronograph” is its 45-minute sub-register, which corresponds to a match of two equal halves of 45 minutes each. Fusing form and function, the dial is adorned with hand-finished guilloche patterns that further separate the different registers, simultaneously enhancing its appearance and legibility.

Sporting a large dial with substantial wrist presence, De Bethune opts for maximum wearability with its slim white gold case and bullet-shaped lugs that sit comfortably on the wrist.

Offered at Phillips for the first time, the present timepiece is offered in excellent overall condition with its original accessories. This is a rare opportunity to acquire the now discontinued De Bethune DB8W is not to be missed.