1160Σ︎
De Bethune
Ref. DBDR S5
A very fine and extremely unusual pink gold asymmetrical wristwatch with jump hours, digital minutes, linear triple calendar and moon phases
Estimate
HK$120,000 - 195,000
€13,500 - 22,000
$15,400 - 25,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
De Bethune
Year
Circa 2010
Reference No
DBDR S5
Case No
001
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. DB 2044, 32 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold De Bethune pin buckle
Dimensions
42mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Independent watchmaker De Bethune is renowned for its daring aesthetics combined with high-end traditional watchmaking techniques. The present piece perfectly exemplifies this vocation: the time is indicated in digital fashion, with the minutes displayed on a disc and a window for the jump hours. The calendar follow suit, adopting a linear display at 12.
The final result is a striking timepiece, the simplicity of its dial betraying the complexity of the movement. In a final “touch of class”, the moon phases aperture is displayed on the back of the watch through a 3-dimensional spherical indicator, an innovation introduced by the brand. Most notably, the present watch is the first produced of this model, as denoted by the case number 001.
De Bethune will be offering a complimentary service for this watch.
The final result is a striking timepiece, the simplicity of its dial betraying the complexity of the movement. In a final “touch of class”, the moon phases aperture is displayed on the back of the watch through a 3-dimensional spherical indicator, an innovation introduced by the brand. Most notably, the present watch is the first produced of this model, as denoted by the case number 001.
De Bethune will be offering a complimentary service for this watch.