Property of the Original Owner
850Σ︎
De Bethune
Ref. DB25SJWS3
Starry Sky
A unique, symbolic and extremely attractive white gold, sapphire-set wristwatch with diamonds and sapphire-set 3D moon phases, Star of Bethlehem night sky diamond-set dial, certificate and presentation box
Estimate
HK$400,000 - 800,000
€45,400 - 90,800
$51,300 - 103,000
Sold For
HK$635,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2023
Reference No
DB25SJWS3
Movement No
DB.E.864.035
Case No
22
Model Name
Starry Sky
Material
18K white gold and sapphires
Calibre
Manual, cal. 2105, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement signed Star of Bethlehem and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune certificate stamped De Bethune SA dated 6th November 2023, instruction manual, travel case and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Distinguished with extravagance, the DB25SJ Starry Sky sparkles with elegance. The dark gleam of mirror-polished blued titanium dial sets the stage of the cosmic gaze, illuminating the sky are delicate white gold and diamond stars that twinkles among the ever-wild night sky.
Extraordinary and commissioned by the original owner, this is the night sky of the Star of Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas Star. A biblical tale in the Book of Matthew, it was the night of three “Magi” wise men from the East journeyed afar with the guidance of the celestial phenomenon to Bethlehem, birth place of Jesus Christ.
A meaningful timepieces, De Bethune took a deep dive into astrology to investigate the positions of the stars of that significant night. The signature 3D moon phase is
star-studded and casted in platinum and steel for the DB25SJ. Adorned with 44 diamonds and 44 blue sapphires, its moon phases spins on its own axis with exceptional accurate precision that will diverge from astronomical reality by a mere one-day difference every 122 years.
With a sinuous case of 40mm in diameter with De Bethune’s signature hollow lugs, the firm goes further on bejewelling the caseband with 61 beautiful baguette-cut sapphires (weigh 5.29 carats) that resonate harmoniously with the dial. Powered by the signature hand-crafted delta-shaped movement with annular balance and triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune even went as far as removing its manufacture signature on the movement to celebrate this creation.
Traveling time and space with a symbolic and understated story, the present unique piece in exceptional condition is offered by the original owner and is fresh-to-the-market with a story.
Extraordinary and commissioned by the original owner, this is the night sky of the Star of Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas Star. A biblical tale in the Book of Matthew, it was the night of three “Magi” wise men from the East journeyed afar with the guidance of the celestial phenomenon to Bethlehem, birth place of Jesus Christ.
A meaningful timepieces, De Bethune took a deep dive into astrology to investigate the positions of the stars of that significant night. The signature 3D moon phase is
star-studded and casted in platinum and steel for the DB25SJ. Adorned with 44 diamonds and 44 blue sapphires, its moon phases spins on its own axis with exceptional accurate precision that will diverge from astronomical reality by a mere one-day difference every 122 years.
With a sinuous case of 40mm in diameter with De Bethune’s signature hollow lugs, the firm goes further on bejewelling the caseband with 61 beautiful baguette-cut sapphires (weigh 5.29 carats) that resonate harmoniously with the dial. Powered by the signature hand-crafted delta-shaped movement with annular balance and triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune even went as far as removing its manufacture signature on the movement to celebrate this creation.
Traveling time and space with a symbolic and understated story, the present unique piece in exceptional condition is offered by the original owner and is fresh-to-the-market with a story.