Manufacturer: De Bethune Year: 2018 Reference No: DB25LWS3V2 Movement No: 2105.162 Case No: 091 Model Name: DB25 Starry Sky Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Manual, cal. DB2105, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold De Bethune pin buckle Dimensions: 43mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied by De Bethune fitted box, Certificate of Origin and Warranty, travel case and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
"Not doing more but doing better” is not only De Bethune’s motto but also a mantra, a philosophy and a guiding philosophy. It is mind boggling to think that since its creation in 2002, De Bethune has given birth to over 30 in-house calibers, a dozen patent registrations and over eighteen world premiere innovations. An amazing feat for such a young brand.
The DB25 “Starry Sky” was first launched in 2013 and has been made in only 14 pieces since then! Known for its work on blued titanium used for its 3D spherical moonphase display, De Bethune went one step further by offering a large two level mirror polished heat blued titanium dial fitted with small gold pearls chased directly onto the dial to resemble the stars in the night sky. De Bethune also offered the possibility of having the sky chart depicted on the dial to be personalized to a specific geographical location and date.
The dial furthermore features De Bethune's signature 3D spherical moonphases.
The cutting edge movement – both in terms of design and finish- features a five day power reserve indicator on the back, a self-regulating twin barrel for better distribution of power, titanium/platinum balance wheel, silicon/platinum balance, triple pare-chute shock-absorbing and silicon escape-wheel.
For Denis Flageollet, the genius watchmaker behind the brand, innovation is the tradition of watchmaking. That is the reason why he doesn’t simply modify or improve traditional techniques, but has taken an almost scientific and mathematical approach to watchmaking by not only creating 21st century haute horlogerie in terms of technical innovations. He has completely changed movement architecture and finish to offer what is certainly one of the most striking results in contemporary horology.
