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We can probably never know
These sorts of watches are produced in miniscule quantities which don't lend themselves to any sort of statistical analysis, and even if they did no maker or AD is going to give figures for how many are returned under guarantee. Many will never be worn, or worn once every blue moon on special occasions, and the majority will probably spend most of their time in a safe somewhere, and I doubt any of them get the kind of wear a normal watch would. So any "evidence" is going to be at best annecdotal. Personaly, I don't see how we can ever know if Debethunes are more or less reliable than something from any other such maker.
nick
[BaselWorld] De Bethune, future experimental.
I was quite astonished by the presence of De Bethune at Basel World, they launched plenty novelties during the WonderWeek of Geneva and thus I supposed that De Bethune was simply going to represent the same timepieces… Anyway, I didn’t mean to be mean, on...
Fascinating observations of one of my most...
favourite watchmakers . Thanks a lot for your astute observations and interpretations. Best, Magnus
They are simply too good!
De Bethune is gaining more and more of my admiration every day... Thanks pifpaf for the report!
Do De Bethunes work as good as they look?
I've liked the look and innovation behind Debethune's for a long while but have only admired from a distance. I am wondering how they are from an ownership and reliability point of view. Do they require a lot of time back at the manufacture or are they as...
If you search the best reliability, buy a Casio G-Shock... Honestly and Kindly, I'am sure
that De Bethune watches are not reliabes as a Rolex. And I think it's not the point, you buy a vision of the watchmaking without any compromise, with a ultra-high level of handmade and the most advanced patent of all watchmaking. If you want to buy only a...
While I see the point you are making which takes it to extremes, I beg to differ
When talking reliability, I was not refering to casio quartz reliability. While still a novice, I've nontheless been into watches long enough to know not to expect quartz reliability with high complication mechanicals or mechanicals in general. Where I am...
We can probably never know
These sorts of watches are produced in miniscule quantities which don't lend themselves to any sort of statistical analysis, and even if they did no maker or AD is going to give figures for how many are returned under guarantee. Many will never be worn, o...
Sometimes, I heard somes rumors, about the non-reliability of certains independants.
I never heard such rumors about De Bethune... But the true point is what is the real value of a rumor? I repeat my previous message, the best rate of reliability is from Rolex and just after ETA. The reliability is not the first critera when you buy a one...
I agree with your last para opinion on DeBethune
Definitely one of the most innovative independents. I can;t agree with your point on us not being able to expect reliability from expensive watches. I think that is too convenient an excuse many unfortunately accord to watchmakers, independents or not. Bu...
breathtaking!
DB28 with T or without r both very high on my wishlist. luv its futuristic look & equally impressive application of new age technology thx for giving me another sleepless nite, Ed~
great report
thanks. I went to see them at Basel and I was blown away, both by the vision and the impeccable execution. A fantastic company. The new perpetuall is wonderful. Best Andreas
Superb!
I've always been a fan of this brand. Got to say, the new QP looks amazing! Thanks for posting, Pif.
Does the DB28T
...use a Silicon hairspring or the two part "isochronal balance spring"? Or is it the IOS 4 (?) system? This message has been edited by BDLJ on 2011-06-02 18:40:57