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De Bethune DB28 Steel Wheels Unique Piece

Used () | Year of production 2020 | Original box | Original papers
$149,969
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Basic Info
Listing code N2LKI3
Brand De Bethune
Model DB28
Reference number DB28
Movement Manual winding
Case material Titanium
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Year of production 2020
Condition

The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
Scope of delivery
Original box, original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United Kingdom, London
Price £110,600 (= $149,969)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement DB2115V4

Case
Case material Titanium
Case diameter 42.6 mm
Bezel material Titanium
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Bracelet color Grey
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Titanium

Other
Display back, Power Reserve Display

Description
This unique Steel Wheels variant was completed at the request of a private collector in October 2020, with the aim of creating an entirely monochromatic, greyscale version of the original. Building on the design of the first Steel Wheels, which was already limited to 25 pieces, its unique details include a grey spherical moon and grey chapter ring. The watch speaks to De Bethune's rare position – their vision in creating these cutting-edge pieces while accommodating the occasional intriguing request from a client.

The movement forms a core part of the design and aesthetics of the Steel Wheels. The finishing found on the manually-wound DB 2115V4 is of the highest quality, with the components showing a remarkable level of hand-finishing - from De Bethune's signature Côtes de Bethune found on the triangle-shaped bridge to the concentric graining and sharp, polished-bevels seen through the sapphire caseback. Unlike other DB28 models, the triangular bridge and parts of the dial are skeletonised on the Steel Wheels, revealing the gears underneath. The barrels and ratchet wheels are also open-worked, further exposing the inner mechanics. Through the two self-regulating barrels, the DB28 Steel Wheels achieves six days of power reserve.

To better protect its workings, the DB 2115V4 calibre also boasts a triple-parachute shock-absorbing system, which is unique to De Bethune calibres. The bridge of the triple parachute is secured by a spring-based system, protecting the heart of the movement. The various architectural elements are connected by three jewels, thereby absorbing shocks and ensuring precise re-positioning of the bridge after displacement. Bringing a touch of colour to the monochromatic design, the balance wheel is a blued titanium web, set with individual white gold masses. This design helps to achieve as much thermal stability as possible, with minimum aerodynamic drag.

Returning to the dial, we see that the grey chapter ring features spherical hour indices, made out of polished titanium, which provide an intuitive reference to read the time. Above this, the skeletonised hands build on the futuristic styling of the DB28, creating depth and preserving legibility. A spherical moon is subtly placed at six o’clock - two halves of metal comprise the sphere, both of them in contrasting shades of grey. With a design that speaks for itself, the De Bethune name is absent from the dial.

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