De Bethune - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: De Bethune
    Year: Circa 2007
    Reference No: DB22WS3
    Movement No: DB 2024.154
    Case No: 2/50
    Model Name: DB22 Power S3
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. DB2024, 49 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold De Bethune pin buckle
    Dimensions: 48mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by De Bethune certificate stamped Les Bijoux United States dated August 2007, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - De Bethune is a brand that refuses to conform to traditional nomenclature, treading its own path and constantly innovating in both technology and design.

    - For Denis Flageollet, the co-founder of De Bethune as well as its master watchmaker, innovation is the guiding principle of watchmaking. Rather than simply modifying or improving traditional techniques, he takes a precise mathematical and scientific approach with regards to the technical process, case and movement architecture, and finishing of each of his watches. All this results in some of the most visually striking and masterful products in contemporary horology. Since its inception in 2002, De Bethune has given birth to over thirty in-house calibers and a dozen patent registrations, constantly debuting new and exciting innovations.

    - The DB22 was launched in 2007 and represented a first dip of the proverbial toe, in the waters of a more sports oriented design, the case featuring strong silhouette and angles. Powered by the calibre 2024 with a total of 289 components, energy can be harnessed by a titanium and platinum oscillating weight to guarantee optimal lightness. Additionally, the movement features a patented triple pare-chute shock absorbing system with titanium bridge and ultralight balance wheel providing for a high degree of shock resistance.

    - The present DB22WS3 is from a limited edition of 50 pieces. Engraved behind the spinning rotor under the sapphire caseback, the present DB22 is numbered 2 of the limited edition. Furthermore it is accompanied by its certificate and De Bethune wooden box from early generations of the brand.

Σ8084

Ref. DB22WS3
An avant-garde and impressive limited edition white gold wristwatch with 6-days power reserve indicator, certificate and presentation box, numbered 2 of a limited edition of 50 pieces

Circa 2007
48mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 320,000 
€18,900-37,700
$20,500-41,000

Sold for HK$203,200

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023