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De Bethune
Ref. DB10W
DB10
An elegant and rare white gold wristwatch with centre seconds, guilloché dial, certificate of authenticity and fitted box
Estimate
CHF20,000–40,000
€21,200–42,400
$24,500–49,000
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
2013
Reference No
DB10W
Case No
014
Model Name
DB10
Material
18k white gold
Calibre
Manual, 20 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
42mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune purchase invoice dated 2013, guarantee card dated March 13 2013, certificate of authenticity, fitted box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- A historic piece
- Case number 14 of an extremely limited production
Introduced in 2003, the De Bethune DB10 marked one of the earliest creations of the independent Geneva-based manufacture and helped establish the distinctive design language that would become synonymous with the Maison. Developed by Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta shortly after De Bethune’s founding, the DB10 combined traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with a modern architectural approach, reflecting the brand’s ambition to reinterpret classical horology for the 21st century.
Measuring 42mm in diameter, the DB10W combines a contemporary case design with traditional watchmaking details. Its polished white gold case is paired with a silvered dial featuring a guilloché centre, painted Arabic numerals, a peripheral minute track, and blued steel hands. The restrained dial layout and refined finishing reflect De Bethune’s early aesthetic, balancing classical elegance with the distinctive character that would define the manufacture’s future creations.
As one of the Maison’s foundational models, the De Bethune DB10 represents an important chapter in the history of independent watchmaking. Produced in extremely limited quantities, with the present example being number 14, and embodying the early creative vision of the manufacture, this piece offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant De Bethune that captures the origins of the brand’s unique approach to design, craftsmanship, and innovation.
- A historic piece
- Case number 14 of an extremely limited production
Introduced in 2003, the De Bethune DB10 marked one of the earliest creations of the independent Geneva-based manufacture and helped establish the distinctive design language that would become synonymous with the Maison. Developed by Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta shortly after De Bethune’s founding, the DB10 combined traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with a modern architectural approach, reflecting the brand’s ambition to reinterpret classical horology for the 21st century.
Measuring 42mm in diameter, the DB10W combines a contemporary case design with traditional watchmaking details. Its polished white gold case is paired with a silvered dial featuring a guilloché centre, painted Arabic numerals, a peripheral minute track, and blued steel hands. The restrained dial layout and refined finishing reflect De Bethune’s early aesthetic, balancing classical elegance with the distinctive character that would define the manufacture’s future creations.
As one of the Maison’s foundational models, the De Bethune DB10 represents an important chapter in the history of independent watchmaking. Produced in extremely limited quantities, with the present example being number 14, and embodying the early creative vision of the manufacture, this piece offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant De Bethune that captures the origins of the brand’s unique approach to design, craftsmanship, and innovation.