Property of a Japanese Collector
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De Bethune
Ref. DB28GSV2JPS
DB28GS JPS
A highly impressive, innovative and attractive limited edition black zirconium and titanium semi-skeletonized diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, power reserve indication, manual dial lighting system, unidirectional rotating bezel, articulated lugs, warranty and presentation box, numbered 23 out of a limited series of 50 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$390,000 - 780,000€45,000 - 89,900$50,000 - 100,000
HK$850,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- De Bethune
- Year
- Circa 2022
- Reference No
- DB28GSV2JPS
- Movement No
- DB.P.412.105.046
- Case No
- 23/50
- Model Name
- DB28GS JPS
- Material
- Black zirconium and polished grade 5 titanium
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. DB2080, 51 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Textile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Black polished zirconium and yellow grade 5 titanium De Bethune pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 44mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, buckles and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated De Bethune certificate, instruction manual, travel case, membrane box, additional De Bethune rubber strap with pin buckle, additional De Bethune rubber strap with folding clasp, fitted presentation box and outer suede bag.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The original DB28GS was first released in 2019, and it was De Bethune’s first ever sports watch, boasting an unprecedented elegant and technical design. In 2022, the GS (meaning Grand Sport) line returns with a special black and gold version, nodding to the glorious golden age of Formula One in the 1970s and harking back to the iconic John Player Special Lotus race cars.
The scale for elapsed time is found on the crystal inside the bezel, allowing for the cut-out numerals to light up when the button positioned at 6 o’clock is pressed. The dial lighting is produced entirely by mechanical means, working on the dynamo principle powered by a twin barrel and manually controlled via a pusher.
Powered by the mechanical calibre DB2080, the watch brings together famed De Bethune patents including the Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts designed to optimise for temperature differences and air penetration, "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, the triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system and a patented self-regulating twin barrel which ensures 5-day power reserve.
Preserved by its original Japanese owner in excellent overall condition, the present watch is accompanied by its complete set of accessories, and two additional rubber straps.
The scale for elapsed time is found on the crystal inside the bezel, allowing for the cut-out numerals to light up when the button positioned at 6 o’clock is pressed. The dial lighting is produced entirely by mechanical means, working on the dynamo principle powered by a twin barrel and manually controlled via a pusher.
Powered by the mechanical calibre DB2080, the watch brings together famed De Bethune patents including the Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts designed to optimise for temperature differences and air penetration, "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve, the triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system and a patented self-regulating twin barrel which ensures 5-day power reserve.
Preserved by its original Japanese owner in excellent overall condition, the present watch is accompanied by its complete set of accessories, and two additional rubber straps.