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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
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
Kind of Two
2016
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