De Bethune - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: De Bethune
    Year: 2007
    Reference No: DB22RS4
    Case No: 05/05
    Model Name: DB22 "Pre-Series"
    Material: 18K rose gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. DB2024.238, 49 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K rose gold De Bethune pin buckle
    Dimensions: 48mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by De-Bethune Certificate of Authenticity dated January 5, 2007 and stamped Chronopassion, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    De Bethune is a brand that refuses to conform to traditional nomenclature, treading its own path and constantly innovating in both technology and design.

    For Denis Flageollet, the co-founder of De Bethune as well as its master watchmaker, innovation is the guiding principle of watchmaking. Rather than simply modifying or improving traditional techniques, he takes a precise mathematical and scientific approach with regards to the technical process, case and movement architecture, and finishing of each of his watches. All this results in some of the most visually striking and masterful products in contemporary horology. Since its inception in 2002, De Bethune has given birth to over thirty in-house calibers and a dozen patent registrations, constantly debuting new and exciting innovations.

    The DB22 was launched in 2007 and represented a first dip of the proverbial toe, in the waters of a more sports oriented design, the case featuring taught lines and angles. The movement however, remained a masterpiece of technical design with the brand’s signature titanium/platinum balance wheel, balance-spring with flat terminal curve, triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system and 6-day power reserve (indicated via the grill like aperture at 12 o’clock).

    While the DB22 in pink gold with blue dial was produced in only 39 pieces, the present watch is historically important as it is part of the pre series numbered 5/5 and was made to be tested and presented to the press and retailers .

Σ129

Ref. DB22RS4
An avant-garde and impressive pink gold wristwatch with power reserve indicator, certificate of origin and presentation box, number 5 of 5 pieces limited edition Pre Series

2007
48mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF20,000 - 40,000 
€20,800-41,600
$22,800-45,700

Sold for CHF35,560

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023