Property of the Original Owner
972Σ︎
De Bethune
Ref. DB28XPSWTIS1
DB28XP Steel Wheels
A very fine and highly attractive limited edition semi-skeletonized polished grade 5 titanium wristwatch with exposed balance wheel, power reserve indication, floating lugs, certificate and presentation box, numbered 8 of a limited edition of 25 pieces
Estimate
HK$400,000 - 800,000
€46,800 - 93,700
$51,300 - 103,000
Sold For
HK$698,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2023
Reference No
DB28XPSWTIS1
Movement No
DB.B.206.076
Case No
08/25
Model Name
DB28XP Steel Wheels
Material
Grade 5 titanium
Calibre
Manual, cal. DB2115v11, 36 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
De Bethune Grade 5 titanium pin buckle
Dimensions
43mm diameter
Signed
Case, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune Certificate of Origin and Warranty stamped WatchBox HK Limited and dated 14th November 2023, instruction manual, travel case and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original DB28, Denis Flageollet again pushed the limits of his design genius, and released three DB28XP models in 2020, including the XP Starry Sky, XP Tourbillon, and the present XP Steel Wheels. XP is short for “extra flat” in French, and the design of all three timepieces stay true to the DNA of the DB28 yet demonstrate a masterful reinterpretation of the classic reference.
The semi-skeletonized dial showcases a breathtaking layering of shaped parts with different finishes, rendering a stunning interplay of light and shadow. Flipping the watch over a power reserve indicator is visible on the movement through the sapphire case back. Powered by the manual calibre DB2115V11 beating at 28,800vph with a 6-day power reserve. Sized at 43mm diameter, the timepiece wears with extreme comfort thanks to the clever design of the iconic floating lugs.
Numbered 8 out of a limited edition of only 25 pieces, the present timepiece is an example that comes from the original owner, who has preserved it in exceptional condition and kept its full set of accessories.
The semi-skeletonized dial showcases a breathtaking layering of shaped parts with different finishes, rendering a stunning interplay of light and shadow. Flipping the watch over a power reserve indicator is visible on the movement through the sapphire case back. Powered by the manual calibre DB2115V11 beating at 28,800vph with a 6-day power reserve. Sized at 43mm diameter, the timepiece wears with extreme comfort thanks to the clever design of the iconic floating lugs.
Numbered 8 out of a limited edition of only 25 pieces, the present timepiece is an example that comes from the original owner, who has preserved it in exceptional condition and kept its full set of accessories.