971Σ︎
De Bethune
Ref. DB25L
Moon Phase Starry Sky
A unique, impressive and mesmerizing white gold wristwatch with spherical moon phases, Roman numerals, power reserve indicator, warranty and presentation box, customised with constellation representing the night sky in Jakarta
Estimate
HK$320,000 - 480,000
€37,500 - 56,200
$41,000 - 61,500
Sold For
HK$469,900
Lot Details
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2017
Reference No
DB25L
Movement No
DB.E.001.036
Case No
CS75
Model Name
Moon Phase Starry Sky
Material
18K white gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. DB2105, 29 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
44mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune warranty stamped The Hour Glass, Paragon Singapore and dated 9th June 2017, instruction manual, customised sky certificate, purchase invoice, travel case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present De Bethune DB25L is a unique piece featuring a raised sandblasted silver chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, surrounding the star-studded sky in blued and polished titanium with hand-fitted white gold pins depicting the stars, which shows the customised constellation as seen from the night sky above Jakarta. A special sky certificate depicting the details of the sky chart accompanies the present lot, confirming that the dial is personalised to show the Centaurus and Crux constellation in the southern sky in Jakarta on 15th March 1975.
The movement that powers this beautiful timepiece is equally impressive both in terms of design and finish. It features a power reserve indicator on the case back, a self-regulating twin barrel for better distribution of power, silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, balance spring with flat terminal curve, triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system and silicon escape wheel. Preserved in excellent overall condition and complete with its original accessories, this is a truly splendid opportunity for connoisseurs to acquire a mesmerising timepiece with hypnotic impression of depth and infinity.
The movement that powers this beautiful timepiece is equally impressive both in terms of design and finish. It features a power reserve indicator on the case back, a self-regulating twin barrel for better distribution of power, silicon annular balance encircled by a white gold ring, balance spring with flat terminal curve, triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system and silicon escape wheel. Preserved in excellent overall condition and complete with its original accessories, this is a truly splendid opportunity for connoisseurs to acquire a mesmerising timepiece with hypnotic impression of depth and infinity.