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Lot Essay
A sublime amalgam of design, craftsmanship, materials and exceptional knowledge, the present DB28XPSW is an incredible prize for those who appreciate the finest independent watchmaking.
Introduced in 2022 as a limited edition of 25 pieces, this extremely lightweight titanium DB28XPSW is also extremely thin at only 7.2 mm, the ‘XP’ meaning Extra Plat (flat). The incredible mirror-polished grade 5 titanium case, titanium dial and contrasting blued titanium hands and hour-markers immediately draw the attention, indeed, it is hard not be seduced by De Bethune’s extraordinary level of finish and innovation. The titanium movement, decorated with De Bethune’s distinctive ‘microlight’ pattern, alone includes four De Bethune patent inventions, the case featuring the company’s ingenious and very comfortable ‘floating lugs’ patented in 2006 that have become such a signature of the brand.
The DB28 has become the standard bearer for De Bethune, the model won the Aiguille d’Or award at the 2011 Grand Prix d’horlogerie de Genève and features several of the company’s patented innovations including the visible balance wheel with silicon balance and triple pare-chute shock protection system (patented 2005). The highly impressive 36-jewel caliber DB2115V11 movement offers a six-day power reserve from the self-regulating twin barrel (patented 2004). The titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts (patented 2016) features a silicon escape wheel and ‘De Bethune’ balance spring with flat terminal curve (patented 2006).
Introduced in 2022 as a limited edition of 25 pieces, this extremely lightweight titanium DB28XPSW is also extremely thin at only 7.2 mm, the ‘XP’ meaning Extra Plat (flat). The incredible mirror-polished grade 5 titanium case, titanium dial and contrasting blued titanium hands and hour-markers immediately draw the attention, indeed, it is hard not be seduced by De Bethune’s extraordinary level of finish and innovation. The titanium movement, decorated with De Bethune’s distinctive ‘microlight’ pattern, alone includes four De Bethune patent inventions, the case featuring the company’s ingenious and very comfortable ‘floating lugs’ patented in 2006 that have become such a signature of the brand.
The DB28 has become the standard bearer for De Bethune, the model won the Aiguille d’Or award at the 2011 Grand Prix d’horlogerie de Genève and features several of the company’s patented innovations including the visible balance wheel with silicon balance and triple pare-chute shock protection system (patented 2005). The highly impressive 36-jewel caliber DB2115V11 movement offers a six-day power reserve from the self-regulating twin barrel (patented 2004). The titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts (patented 2016) features a silicon escape wheel and ‘De Bethune’ balance spring with flat terminal curve (patented 2006).