De Bethune DB28 XP: A Decade of Innovation and Evolution

mywrongwrist · 2020-04-23T02:33:31Z

Explore De Bethune's 10th-anniversary DB28 XP models. Collectors debate whether the slimmer design and new caliber meet expectations for innovation from the independent watchmaker.

Luca, known as mywrongwrist on WatchProSite, initiates a compelling discussion around De Bethune's 10th-anniversary DB28 XP models. His original post, featuring stunning images of these new releases, invites the community to share their initial impressions and debate whether these pieces truly embody the brand's innovative spirit for such a significant milestone. This thread offers a fascinating look into collector expectations for anniversary editions from an independent watchmaker renowned for pushing boundaries.

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The new DB28 XP models feature a slimmer caliber and redesigned, thinner case, improving ergonomics while preserving De Bethune's core innovations. This approach, focusing on 'doing better' rather than 'doing more,' distinguishes it from other brands that might simply change a bezel color for an anniversary.
Some collectors expressed disappointment, expecting a more radical, 'next-generation' design for a 10th-anniversary piece that would significantly alter the aesthetic rather than just reducing scale. They felt De Bethune, known for its creativity, could have pushed the design further.
Initially, some replies were critical of the anniversary models' perceived lack of ambition, but later acknowledged that they were unaware of the significant reduction in size and thickness. This new information changed their perspective, welcoming De Bethune's pursuit of smaller, more wearable watches.
Despite the debate on overall ambition, the community generally appreciated the aesthetic of the new pieces, with specific mentions of the first model being 'really awesome' and expressing curiosity about its pricing.
The discussion highlighted the subjective nature of taste in watch collecting, emphasizing that there's no right or wrong opinion when evaluating new releases, especially from a brand with such a distinct design language.

The Discussion

LiftAngle51

Apr 23, 2020

The organization can have questions, i do not know. In my opinion, nobody is a slave to somebody or a company etc. Maybe contracts are signed and have agreements. Let’s talk watches. The second De Bethune is really awesome.

mywrongwrist

Apr 23, 2020

the announcement of the new online FHH platform... In any case let’s stick to watches as you wrote... I love the first one... curious to understand the price... Ciao Luca

Watchonthewrist

Apr 23, 2020

Ofcourse the Tourbillon is a marvel but with a very high price tag too . That guilloche dial looks so beautiful with that blue outer ring . Reminds me of the Db Digital

mywrongwrist

Apr 23, 2020

if I’m able to get a feedback on this... a major point for me, but also for many people here as well...

mrds

Apr 23, 2020

I find the standard DB28 collection more appealing (which is just a matter of personal taste). But for a brand that is as bold and innovative as De Bethune, I am underwhelmed by the lack of ambition for their 10th anniversary. Is it just me? Best, Daniel

mywrongwrist

Apr 23, 2020

for the 10th Anniversary of a watch De Bethune cut the width of the watch of something more than 2mm while major players of the industry changed the color of a bezel for a 50th Anniversary model... On the same side I know more than well that we’re talking about everyone’s taste so there’s not right or wrong opinion on this, so I appreciate a lot the fact you wanted to share with us yours which is more than appreciated Personal taste is always a plus to this community!!!

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