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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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