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to give an example
the DB geneva waves are different to whatother do. Normally the Geneva waves are a series of parallel stripes across a plate. With DB they take it an extra step further, the waves are applied up til the middle, then they rotate the plate and a apply the waves. The difficulty is visually maintaining the parallels whilst changing the direction they are applied, the final result is the way the light shines on the plate seeming to radiate from the center.
A visit to De Bethune workshops
I have to start by saying how biased I am toward De Bethune! They represent for me one of the greatest contemporary independent brands in the sense that they are not content using traditional movements in funky designs but have an almost scientific approa...
Thats is exactly I wanted to do in April too.
They wanted to put me in their showroom. No that is not what I intended. Lousy performance. Nevertheless pics of my De Bethune. ...
Thank you so much Alex
your wonderfully illustrated presentation was also wonderfully long... such a treat... I wished it would never end! de Béthune encapsulate in a unique way a wonderful pioneering spirit. That of always pushing the limits of horlogy with unrivalled refineme...
If I may :-)
I would add Romain Gauthier, Credor's Eichi II and RW Smith to the fray. I will exclude Mr Dufour since he is not producing anything at present
to give an example
the DB geneva waves are different to whatother do. Normally the Geneva waves are a series of parallel stripes across a plate. With DB they take it an extra step further, the waves are applied up til the middle, then they rotate the plate and a apply the w...
DB does have nice geneva waves
But that's only one aspect. In other aspects such as anglage, Eichi II does it better. Overall finishing I would still place Eichi II above DBs. But I agree DBs are under appreciated, they are great watches.
A wonderful brand
A lot of talent in this brand indeed and bringing a lot to watch making today. Thank you very much for sharing your visit with us Alex Best, Mark
What a fantastic report!
Definitely one of the most under appreciated and original brands out there. Its a shame we can't see more of the custom pieces. They posted a picture on instagram of a rose gold DB25 with black guilloché dial that was absolutely incredible. Can't wait to ...
Great Article . Am a big fan of DeBethune watches .
Cant wait to also see the factory soon . Like some Purists say they are underappreciated but imo its a great brand and they make stunning watches . I own a DB 27 for a while now and find it a perfect watch for me as its a modern design with a classic touc...
Thank you for taking us to the DB home through your pictures.
It's good to see where these exquisite pieces are made, and even more encouraging to know that DB isn't resting on its laurels (the zirconium digitale and the chronograph particularly sing to me). I do wonder if DB could do a much better job communicating...
I think the major problem with DB is that there are
so many aspect to the brand: technical, innovation, design etc.. that it can be difficult to follow.
Just wish more people would know and appreciate DB like we do...
Alex, I do agree with you that it isn't the easiest brand to follow. From my own experience, there just wasn't that much information available during my research prior to picking up the DB28. Purists here probably served as one of the best resources. I'm ...
DB is the one brand that consistently makes me drool over their pieces
If their PR and sales were as good as their watches, they'd be the hottest brand on the planet
I caught the De Bethune bug from Steve...
Insane, out of this world watches! Every single component seems like it's finished to perfection. My DB25T Zodiac ...
Many thanks for this great comprehensive report Alex !
Agree with you in every aspect about the brand. I really look forward to see that with my eyes soon... Best, Mike
Thanks for this in depth report and the many pictures!
Great to see them a bit more from the inside! Best, HGL
What great reports!
Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful visits! Really wonderful to get to see how these amazing brands work. DB is really excellent... such poetry in their pieces! Thanks again, S