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Forum member m2 recently shared their firsthand experience with the De Bethune DB28, highlighting its surprising wearability and exceptional finishing after a visit to Watchbox NYC. This initial impression sparked a vibrant discussion among collectors, delving into the brand's unique design philosophy, technical prowess, and the impact of its founders. The conversation offers valuable insights into what makes De Bethune a standout in independent haute horlogerie.
De Bethune DB28 Reference DB28
The DB28 represents De Bethune's approach to contemporary haute horlogerie, featuring the brand's distinctive floating lug design within a 42.6mm case format. This reference showcases the manufacture's technical capabilities through its extended power reserve specification and proprietary movement caliber.
The 42.6mm titanium case houses the manual-winding caliber DB2115, delivering a 120-hour power reserve. The silver dial is protected by sapphire crystal, while the characteristic floating lugs define the case architecture. Water resistance extends to 30 meters, and the watch is completed with a leather strap.
This reference appeals to collectors focused on independent Swiss manufacture capabilities and contemporary case design. The DB28 represents De Bethune's technical approach to manual-winding movements, particularly notable for collectors interested in extended power reserve complications. Production commenced in 2010, positioning this reference within the brand's modern catalog offerings.
As you’ve seen, they are masters of colored titanium, but the finishing, lightness, and overall design make for a special addition to a collection. While their unique lugs facilitate wearability, the size may be too big for some. So, their recent offerings of smaller sizes may be more to your liking.
They just look so special and the lugs just look amazing. Marc
I have always been curious about scratch resistance, especially on the blue models.
The DB27 is the most comfortable big watch i own due to those amazing lugs . If your into the market for an DB the a DB28 is a excellent option imho
If you haven't watched any of the old yt videos with David Zanetta that's a fun rabbit hole. I don't think they get enough credit for how much they do in-house and it's a different / non traditional design and finishing that's maybe more construction intensive than hand filing. Once you get used to wearing the articulating lugs you wonder why all watches aren't like that.
Black and rose gold. It was my favorite watch. Very wearable. Unfortunately at the time finances dictated moving on. If II could, I would get it again
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