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De Bethune
Ref. DB8W S1
DB8 "Prototype N° 0"
An interesting and innovative white gold single-button chronograph prototype wristwatch with special dial, ogival lugs, certificate, and presentation box, numbered 000
Estimate
CHF40,000–80,000
€43,400–86,800
$50,100–100,000
Live 10 May, 2 PM Switzerland Time
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2005
Reference No
DB8W S1
Case No
No. 000
Model Name
DB8 "Prototype N° 0"
Material
18k white gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. DB5008, 21 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold De Bethune buckle
Dimensions
41.5mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune Certificate of Authenticity confirming purchase in May 2005, wooden presentation box, and outer box.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Numbered 000, the present watch is a prototype of the DB8 model
- Accompanied by certificate and presentation box
Already a very rare reference, the present DB8 bears none other than the unique number “000”, confirmed by the brand to be a prototype.
Revered as one of the most innovative independent watchmakers of our time, De Bethune ceaselessly impresses collectors with their unconventional displays of time and exceptional watchmaking. Evolving from the first De Bethune model, the DB1, the DB8 is a single-button chronograph that has elegantly inherited the traits of its predecessor with subtle updates.
Stepping away from the typically audacious designs, the present timepiece features a hand-guilloché dark grey dial with pink gold feuille hands and applied numerals. The same dial variation would be seen later that year on the limited-edition DB12 for Chicago retailer Swiss Fine Timing. Sporting a large dial with substantial wrist presence, De Bethune opts for maximum wearability with its slim white gold case and bullet-shaped lugs that sit comfortably on the wrist. Long discontinued, this specially numbered “000” DB8 is accompanied by its original certificate of origin dated May 2005 and all its original accessories.
- Numbered 000, the present watch is a prototype of the DB8 model
- Accompanied by certificate and presentation box
Already a very rare reference, the present DB8 bears none other than the unique number “000”, confirmed by the brand to be a prototype.
Revered as one of the most innovative independent watchmakers of our time, De Bethune ceaselessly impresses collectors with their unconventional displays of time and exceptional watchmaking. Evolving from the first De Bethune model, the DB1, the DB8 is a single-button chronograph that has elegantly inherited the traits of its predecessor with subtle updates.
Stepping away from the typically audacious designs, the present timepiece features a hand-guilloché dark grey dial with pink gold feuille hands and applied numerals. The same dial variation would be seen later that year on the limited-edition DB12 for Chicago retailer Swiss Fine Timing. Sporting a large dial with substantial wrist presence, De Bethune opts for maximum wearability with its slim white gold case and bullet-shaped lugs that sit comfortably on the wrist. Long discontinued, this specially numbered “000” DB8 is accompanied by its original certificate of origin dated May 2005 and all its original accessories.