DE BETHUNE. AN ELEGANT 18K WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPHERICAL MOON PHASES AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION

Highly attractive, the present white gold De Bethune DB15WT perpetual calendar features highly legible indications, with the day and month displayed via apertures on the sides of the dial, the date positioned at 6 o’clock, and De Bethune’s signature three-dimensional spherical moon phase display, offering an exceptional accuracy of one lunar day every 122 years (patented 2004). A leap year indication is subtly integrated below the moon phase, represented by the eclipse of a star.

At the heart of this timepiece is the self-winding DB2004 calibre, which incorporates at least five of De Bethune’s patented innovations, each contributing to the brand’s renowned technical mastery. It boasts a five-day power reserve, powered by a self-regulating twin barrel (patented 2004); a titanium and platinum balance (patented 2005); a triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system (patented 2005); and the De Bethune balance spring with a flat terminal curve (patented 2006).

De Bethune
Founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, De Bethune quickly rose to prominence in the watch industry by merging unparalleled aesthetics with groundbreaking horological innovations. The brand’s deceptively simple elegance serves to magnify the complexity of the materials and techniques involved in crafting each timepiece.With an unwavering commitment to quality over quantity, De Bethune produces an extremely limited number of watches each year, embracing a philosophy of refinement and innovation while drawing inspiration from traditional watchmaking expertise to push the boundaries of the craft.