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De Bethune
Ref. DB28XSSW
DB28XS Steel Wheels
A well-preserved, innovative and attractive grade 5 titanium semi-skeletonized wristwatch with power reserve indication, certificate and presentation box
Estimate
HK$300,000–600,000
€34,000–67,900
$38,500–76,900
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2024
Movement No
DB.B.951.005
Reference No
DB28XSSW
Case No
09
Model Name
DB28XS Steel Wheels
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Calibre
Manual, cal. DB2115V13, 36 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Grade 5 Titanium De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
38.7mm diameter
Signed
Case, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Bethune certificate stamped The 1916 Company HK Limited dated 11th November 2024, instruction manual, additional canvas strap, travel case and fitted presentation box.
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Good To Know:
- Features a new 38.7mm grade 5 titanium case
- Ultra-light powered by DB2115V13 with Titanium Barrel and 6 day power reserve
- Well-preserved and full set
The DB28 introduced in 2010 remains the purest expression of his vision with floating lugs that cling to the wrist, and the unmistakable delta-shaped bridge that dominates the dial like a starship insignia.
Yet even the most radical designs eventually confront a simple truth of daily wear. A 43 mm statement piece can feel monumental. Enter the DB28XS Steel Wheels a 38.7mm distillation of the DB28. It is not a mere downsizing exercise. As Flageollet himself has noted, progress requires constant questioning. The result is a watch that feels simultaneously more intimate and more intense.
Crafted almost entirely from grade 5 titanium the DB28XS Steel Wheels is exceptionally light. The patented floating lugs now scaled to the more compact diameter, articulate with the same organic grace but sit more naturally on a wider range of wrists. The openworked dial reveals the titanium twin barrels and the interlocking gear train, while the signature delta-shaped barrel bridge rises above the surface with its microlight grooves and polished chamfers. Heat-blued titanium decorates the piece on its spherical hour markers, skeletonised hands, and the balance wheel with its gold weights. The calibre DB2115V13 delivers a six-day power reserve from its twin barrels with a linear indicator visible on the caseback.
Preserved in nearly unworn condition, the timepiece is complete with its accessories and furthermore accompanied with a stylish green rubber strap as well as a canvas one for versatility.
- Features a new 38.7mm grade 5 titanium case
- Ultra-light powered by DB2115V13 with Titanium Barrel and 6 day power reserve
- Well-preserved and full set
The DB28 introduced in 2010 remains the purest expression of his vision with floating lugs that cling to the wrist, and the unmistakable delta-shaped bridge that dominates the dial like a starship insignia.
Yet even the most radical designs eventually confront a simple truth of daily wear. A 43 mm statement piece can feel monumental. Enter the DB28XS Steel Wheels a 38.7mm distillation of the DB28. It is not a mere downsizing exercise. As Flageollet himself has noted, progress requires constant questioning. The result is a watch that feels simultaneously more intimate and more intense.
Crafted almost entirely from grade 5 titanium the DB28XS Steel Wheels is exceptionally light. The patented floating lugs now scaled to the more compact diameter, articulate with the same organic grace but sit more naturally on a wider range of wrists. The openworked dial reveals the titanium twin barrels and the interlocking gear train, while the signature delta-shaped barrel bridge rises above the surface with its microlight grooves and polished chamfers. Heat-blued titanium decorates the piece on its spherical hour markers, skeletonised hands, and the balance wheel with its gold weights. The calibre DB2115V13 delivers a six-day power reserve from its twin barrels with a linear indicator visible on the caseback.
Preserved in nearly unworn condition, the timepiece is complete with its accessories and furthermore accompanied with a stylish green rubber strap as well as a canvas one for versatility.