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De Bethune

A technically pioneering independent manufacture known for its patented triple parachute shock-absorption system and futuristic aesthetic paired with historic finishing techniques.

Founded
2002
Founder
David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet
Country
Switzerland
Headquarters
L'Auberson
Status
Independent, privately owned
Signature materials
Blued titanium (proprietary heat-treated), palladium, white gold, mirror-polished bridges
Signature movements
In-house Calibre DB2005, DB2015, DB2419
Notable designers
Denis Flageollet
Collections
3
Every collection

Collections & specifications

DB28

2011

Signature floating lug case design suspending the movement for shock resistance, one of De Bethune's most recognizable models.

Category
Sports/dress crossover
Designers
Denis Flageollet
Case materials
Titanium, white gold, polished steel
Sizes
42.6mm – 44mm
Dial
Blued titanium dial with polished moon disc
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather strap
Movements
Calibre DB2115
Movement type
Manual
Power reserve
65 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Moon phase · Power reserve indicator
Key references
DB28 Digitale, DB28XP
Price band
USD 60,000 – 150,000
Full DB28 dossier →

DB25

2005

Round-cased line with an ultra-thin profile and De Bethune's signature spherical moon-phase display.

Category
Round dress watch
Designers
Denis Flageollet
Case materials
Red gold, white gold, titanium
Sizes
42.5mm – 43.3mm
Dial
Silver or blued dial with moon-phase aperture
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather strap
Movements
Calibre DB2005
Movement type
Manual
Power reserve
120 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Moon phase · Power reserve
Key references
DB25 Starry Sky, DB25T
Price band
USD 50,000 – 120,000
Full DB25 dossier →

Contemporary dual-time collection combining a digital jumping hour with a traditional minute display and moon-phase indicator.

Category
Dual time
Designers
Denis Flageollet
Case materials
Titanium, white gold
Sizes
40mm – 42.6mm
Dial
Two-window digital hour and minute display
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather strap
Movements
Calibre DB2419
Movement type
Manual
Power reserve
60 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Jumping hours · Moon phase
Key references
Kind of Two Tourbillon
Price band
USD 70,000 – 130,000
Full Kind of Two dossier →