De Bethune - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: De Bethune
    Year: Circa 2020
    Reference No: DB28GSV2AN
    Movement No: DB.P.412105.037
    Case No: 041
    Model Name: DB28GS Grand Bleu
    Material: Black Zirconium and Titanium
    Calibre: Manual, cal. DB2080, 51 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium DeBethune deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 44mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by De Bethune Extract from the Archives, additional De Bethune canvas strap with titanium pin buckle and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The DB28 has been the firm’s staple flagship model since its initial launch, and the collection has broadened in recent years with the release of the present DB28GS Grand Bleu in 2019. It is De Bethune’s first-ever diver’s watch, and to the best of our knowledge, less than 50 pieces of the present reference DB28GSV2AN have been produced to date.

    Equipped with De Bethune’s signature floating lugs, the timepiece allows for optimal wrist comfort as the watch has a light profile. It also boasts a high robustness with the black zirconium and titanium case. The case middle of the watch is black zirconium, while the bezel and case back are titanium. Adding to the properties of corrosion resistance, durability and strength, the black zirconium is heated to feature a black oxide layer which renders exceptional scratch-resistance.

    Unlike traditional diver’s watch, the scale for elapsed time is not found on the rotating bezel of the present watch, but rather it is featured on the crystal inside the bezel which rotates with the bezel. This allows for the scale to light up when the button positioned at 6 o’clock is pressed, activating 4 LED lights fitted at the quarters of the dial. In addition, the dial also features a special luminous material on the minute ring and rotating bezel, named Blue Moon, which is a new kind of Super-Luminova based on De Bethune’s signature heat-blued titanium, that glows in an irresistible blue when in darkness.

    The present example is offered in "brand-new” condition. For the devoted fans of independents, and unorthodox yet practical and highly wearable, this may just be the perfect conversational diver’s watch.

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Ref. DB28GSV2AN
A “brand-new” and highly attractive black zirconium and titanium semi-skeletonized diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, power reserve indication, special blue photoluminescent material, manual dial lighting system, floating lugs and presentation box

Circa 2020
44mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$450,000 - 850,000 
€54,100-102,000
$57,700-109,000

Sold for HK$571,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024