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DE BETHUNE | DB28-TIS5, A SKELETONISED TITANIUM WRISTWATCH WITH SPHERICAL MOON PHASE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATOR, CIRCA 2010

23 May 2025, 15:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

Sold for HK$384,000 inc. premium

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DE BETHUNE | DB28-TIS5, A SKELETONISED TITANIUM WRISTWATCH WITH SPHERICAL MOON PHASE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATOR, CIRCA 2010

Case No: 046
Calibre: DB2115, manual winding, signed
Dial: Skeletonised, signed
Case: 43mm, titanium, screwed case back, signed
Strap: Maker's endangered species, titanium buckle, signed
Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box, re-applied Certificate of Origin and spare non-maker's endangered species strap

De Bethune | DB28-TIS5,鏤空鈦金屬手動上弦腕錶,配球體月相及動力儲存顯示,年份約2010。附原廠錶盒、後補證書及後備錶帶。

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The De Bethune DB28-TiS5 is a stunning example of modern horology, blending innovative design with exceptional craftsmanship from the mind of famed independent watchmaker Denis Flageollet. The timepiece features a mirror polished grade 5 titanium case that at 9.3mm is surprisingly sleek on the wrist. One of the standout features of this iconic series is the patented floating lugs, which adjust to the wrist's shape for enhanced comfort, and allow the 43mm case to cater to several wrist sizes. The DB28-TiS5 is powered by the manual-winding Calibre DB2115 and boasts an impressive 6-day power reserve. The watch is notable for its blue polished grade 5 titanium included in the moon phase and hands, which gives the timepiece a striking and distinctive look.

The De Bethune DB28-TiS5 is a truly unique timepiece in the world of independent watchmaking, and alongside other releases like the DB25 Starry Varius, has become a hallmark of the watchmaker's identity in collectors' circles. Just like F.P. Journe became the darling of the independent watch world in the past decade, De Bethune is poised to become a true phenomenon in watch collecting in the years to come. The current lot, in excellent condition, offers a stunning example for any collectors interested to get into this exciting and daring watchmaker for the first time.

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