Habring2 Aurora: Tides and Snow Complication
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Habring2 Aurora: Tides and Snow Complication

By KMII · Dec 28, 2025 · 36 replies
KMII
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KMII's post highlights the Habring2 Aurora, a timepiece that masterfully combines tide and moon phase complications. This article explores why such a unique and well-executed complication, despite its utility and charm, remains a less common sight among collectors. KMII's personal experience with the Aurora sparks a discussion on the watch's appeal and its place in the broader horological landscape.

Hopefully there will be more snow as we move inland later today but a touch of frost is all to be offered this morning. 

It’s a rare case where I have kept a watch wound and on my wrist every day for several weeks (even if not exclusively), and still thoroughly enjoy its quirky but well thought through complication combination of tide phase and moon phase (to determine the likely size of the tides).

Any other Auroras around? What are you wearing this Sunday?



About the De Bethune DB25 Ref. DB25

De Bethune DB25 Reference DB25

The DB25 represents De Bethune's entry in the 44.5mm manual-wind category, distinguished by its silver dial configuration within the DB25 series. This reference launched in 2006 and continues the brand's approach to contemporary haute horlogerie complications.

The 44.5mm case is crafted from 18k white gold with a fixed bezel and sapphire crystal. Water resistance extends to 30 meters. The manual-winding caliber DB2105 movement provides a substantial 120-hour power reserve. The watch features a leather strap attachment.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking De Bethune's technical approach to timekeeping in a precious metal case. The extended power reserve and manual-wind operation position it for enthusiasts who appreciate hands-on interaction with their timepieces. The 44.5mm sizing places it in contemporary proportions within the independent watchmaking segment.

Specifications

Caliber
DB2105
Case
18k White Gold
Diameter
44.5 mm
Dial
Silver
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Sapphire

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KM
KMII
Dec 28, 2025

Wrote up some more details about it in the other two posts on it in the past weeks πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

QU
quattro
Dec 28, 2025

On my desk this morning. Best, Emmanuel

KM
KMII
Dec 28, 2025

Glad to see you have nice weather and the watch is superb, as always πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

KM
KMII
Dec 28, 2025

Really like the unusual complication and it’s my first moonphase, too. Or second πŸ˜‰

LA
Lankysudanese
Dec 28, 2025

Gotta bust out my H2 chrono Felix sport

KU
KURT_DAVID
Dec 28, 2025

It’s actually something I could make good use of. Lovely watch. πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

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