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Some try pictures from Indies (1 out of 2): De Bethune
I've been trying several watches since the last 4 months and, following Oliver and Marcus' posts after the last SiHH, I wished to share them with you as many are not seen that often.
- The DB28 ST:
These pics don't do it justice but it's a true beauty in the metal. Bigger than a normal DB28 though.
I could wear the DB27, DB28 and DB28ST in Paris, last November. It was my first time in the metal with the DB28ST and the DB27. Very nice experience and I could really make my own opinion on the small size lugs (equiped on the DB27).
It modifies deeply the visual look on the watches: it fits my 16mm wrist better even if longer lugs make the watch (DB28) purer and maybe more balanced.
Hence, if I was considering to purchase a DB28, I don't know wich lugs size I would choose.
- The DB27:
As with the DB28, I love DB's titanium polished finishing. This watch is beautiful and was needed in the collection as a 1st price kind of DB28, next to the 1st price DB25.
It has a silicon balance wheel but this one is tapped, whereas the DB28's one is a full disk. As far as I'm concerned, I prefer the later much more.
- The DB28:
I must say I prefer the normal hands without the gold insert (reserved for one of the 2 Aiguille d'or LE)
- The DB28 ST:
These pics don't do it justice but it's a true beauty in the metal. Bigger than a normal DB28 though.
- DB25 Starysky:
I could also try the DB25 Starysky not long ago and it is still as beautiful as in my memories. I like this slightly thicker case than the DB25 Power reserve.
Those hands are trully awsome (curved), don't you think?
- DB25 Power reserve Titanium dial:
I could finally try this one which was provided with a grey (with a perfect touch of purple) strap. This is a fantastic matching and also modifies the dial's appearance. Not the same watch anymore. You won't see this really much on the pictures but trust me it is something to test in the flesh when considering the strap for this watch.
That's all folks!
Thanks for watching and don't hesitate to discuss 
Cheers,
Mark
(formerly Boréale)
Superb post Mark!!
The db27 is a perfect match to your shirt and sweater! Looks the nicest among all pics. Too bad you didn't try the skybridge. That is the one that looks the most appealing to me. The db27 with the salmon dial looks like the nicest one but the one you posted is the safer bet i guess. But when you go De Bethune, its not to play it safe. Lovely post!
Thanks
Didn't do it on purpose but I agree!
It fitted very well indeed
I don't know why but this DB27 is very attractive.
As for the Skybridge, I tried these watches in November in Paris and couldn't attend the SiHH, so I didn't see it yet, but looking forward to 
Thanks for your input Fricks.
Cheers,
Mark
Mark, Mark, Mark ...
next time I expect you to share with us - earlier
Thanks a lot!
Oliver
Thanks a lot!
Oliver
I was too slow on no1 of the TitanHawk...regrets
Thanks for the wonderfully crisp pictures of the DBs. Any favorites?
Best,
Horo
Your question leads to torture
as I really don't know which one to put in front line.
The normal DB28 (not blued) black or silver dial: for its design, uniqueness and silicon-disk balance wheel living like heart beats ?
A balanced and beautifully finished silver dial DB27 ?
The Starysky ?
Hmmm I guess today could be the DB28, but tomorrow ?
I'm curious to know what's your favorite Horo ?
Cheers,
Mark
Mark...
i am too tired after a long long day to give a sensible reply...
Just thanks for the report for now,
I will reply in full tomorrow.
Mo
It's been a haaaaard daaaaays night !
No problem Mo thanks for your words
Sleep well !
Cheers,
Mark
I must admit that that firs DB25 power reserve..
that made me fall in love with DB is really calling loud.....Would love to see the hue of the strap you are talking about,straps are sooo important,a detail I never paid attention to before but now its paramount for me(I am in the process of changing many straps in my collection..more to came).
First target though must be a DB 28 for sure.It symbolizes the epitome of DB,the essence of the brand.Which one though ?
here is my lis of Fav DB to buy IF budget allowed it
1)DB28(short lugs due to my wrist)
2)DB27 salmon
3)Mayan underworld(long gone alas!)
4)DB25 power reserve titanium dial...
Oh well....cant have everything.....
Mo
If we listen to our heart, all would be on our wrist already!
You're so right about straps. And I'm sure the new I'll get, for any of my watches, will be neither black, neither brown (or maybe a very light brown). I guess it would be a very dark blue or a kind of grey one. But there are many other solutions we don't think of.
Here is a Harry Tan's picture I found on Pp I think:
Doesn't it look stunning?
And this DB25 from someone who visited the manufacture (sorry for him I don't remember who it was :/):
Even if it wouldn't be my choice I find it very interesting too.
I could try the watches I shot from Ekaterina Sotnikova (Esksowatch Gallery, she has a website), a watch enthusiast woman that decided to make her own watch gallery in Paris. She gathers Indies only and has been knowing them for quite a while now.
She made this grey strap choice for the DB25 Titanium dial as we can expect from a woman who has taste: she completly transformed the watch.
By the way, you're talking about the Mayan underworld, she has the N°12 still available (I noticed the central engraving is different from others I saw, and I learned it is one different for each watch).
I see that the Salmon DB27 realy striked you Mo
We'll have time to discuss about these in Paris I hope !
Cheers,
Mark