De Bethune - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: De Bethune
    Year: Circa 2019
    Reference No: DB28DN
    Movement No: No 12
    Model Name: Digitale
    Material: Titanium
    Calibre: Manual, DB2144, 32 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: De Bethune pin buckle
    Dimensions: 45mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Further accompanied by De Bethune Certificate of Origin and Warranty, fitted presentation box, travel case, setting pin, bar code sticker and outer cloth packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta are known and appreciated for cutting edge innovation in 21st century horology. Rather than simply modifying or improving traditional techniques, the brand takes a precise mathematical and scientific approach with regards to the mechanical prowess, distinctive case architecture, and finishing of each watch. All this results in some of the most visually striking and masterful products in contemporary horology.

    Released in 2010, the DB28 Collection features flexible, floating lugs, replacing traditional fixed lugs, and enabling a more comfortable fit for wrists. Another emblematic feature is the spherical moon phase found on several models providing a realistic, 3-D representation of the lunar cycle.

    The Digitale model was released in 2014 as a modern reinterpretation of the jump hour mechanism first found on 19th century pocket watches. De Bethune created an advanced in-house movement with jump hour aperture, outer analogue rotating minutes disc, and spherical moon phase giving the model a fresh, contemporary appeal. The hand guilloché barleycorn motif references traditional Swiss watchmaking and complements the blued titanium case.

    The present model is preserved in excellent condition and accompanied by all of its accessories. The DB28 Digitale is a statement piece that exemplifies the De Bethune philosophy of creating exceptional timepieces with avant garde design and innovative complications.

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Ref. DB28DN
An exceptional titanium “digital” jump hour wristwatch with spherical moon phase, certificate of origin, and presentation box

Circa 2019
45mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
$40,000 - 80,000 
CHF35,200-70,400
€37,500-75,000
HK$311,000-622,000

Sold for $82,550

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024