Description

In 2011, De Bethune was honored with the prestigious ‘Aiguille d’Or’ award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), recognizing the DB28 as the year’s standout watch across all categories. Known for their innovative approach to watch design, De Bethune blends contemporary aesthetics with groundbreaking technology, redefining modern horology. Their in-house research and development efforts have led to the creation of novel materials and mechanisms that set their timepieces apart.

The DB25WS1, unveiled in 2011, is a testament to De Bethune’s philosophy of merging futuristic precision with the heritage of 18th-century watchmaking. The watch features a modern 44.6 mm drum-shaped case made of white gold, accented by a flat, polished bezel and the brand’s distinctive hollowed lugs. These elements combine to give the watch a sleek, mirror-like finish, including the intricately patterned crown.

At the heart of the DB25WS1’s design is its silver-toned, hand-guilloché dial, which is divided into 12 sectors that play with light to create dynamic color shifts. The dial houses a linear power-reserve indicator at the 12 o’clock position, and it’s adorned with classic, flame-blued steel hands that are both polished and hollowed to enhance visibility without obscuring the dial’s artistry. Deep blue Roman numerals and a matching outer seconds track add to the watch’s elegance.

Driving the DB25WS1 is the automatic DB 2024 calibre, a mechanical masterpiece with 53 jewels and a vibration rate of 28,800 A/h. This movement boasts a remarkable 150-hour power reserve when fully wound, achieved through high-quality finishing and advanced technology. The DB 2024 features De Bethune’s patented rotor, made from titanium and platinum, along with a self-regulating twin barrel system that ensures a consistent power reserve. The calibre also incorporates unique friction-reduction technology with six jeweled blades to enhance energy transmission to the balance-wheel, ensuring peak performance.

De Bethune – bio

Created in 2002 by David Zanetta, a collector of vintage timepieces and art, and Denis Flageollet, a genius watchmaker who started his career restoring vintage timepieces and developing extremely complicated movements for others, De Bethune has gained a reputation amongst collectors as one of the originators of creative contemporary independent watchmaking.Since its creation, De Bethune has given birth to 30 in-house calibers, a dozen patent registrations and over 18 world premiere innovations. An amazing track-record for such a young brand.