Devotees of avant-garde Haute Horlogerie consider De Bethune to be one of the most innovative 21st century brands, and whose technical content is every bit as striking as its unconventional, extremely cutting-edge aesthetic approach. De Bethune has won numerous awards around the world and at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, including the “Aiguille d’Or” best-in-show prize, the ultimate accolade. Renowned for its state-of-the-art Fine Watchmaking, this artisanal brand produces no more than 300 timepieces a year, making it one of the most sought-after names among collectors.
It so happens that CEO Pierre Jacques was also a co-founder of GMT magazine in 2000 and we have of course remained friends. We therefore decided to celebrate GMT’s 24th anniversary by giving a new lease on life to the DB24 – which has been out of the catalog for ten years – through the creation of four titanium models in an original purple livery: one for each season!
Immediately recognizable by its unique design, this DB24 Celebration reflects De Bethune’s exceptionally innovative DNA:
• Self-regulating twin barrel (DB innovation, 2004) ensuring a six-day power reserve
• Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system (DB innovation, 2005)
• De Bethune balance-spring with flat terminal curve (DB patent, 2006)
• Titanium-platinum balance (DB innovation, 2008)
De Bethune has become one of the most exclusive brands on the watchmaking scene and with this extremely limited series, it proves that human relationships count as much as the talent of its watchmakers. Who will win one of the finest pieces of contemporary watchmaking history?
DB24 Celebration
CASE: titanium with purple bezel, integrated lugs, sapphire crystal back (hardness 1,800 Vickers), double anti-reflective coating, water-resistant to 50m
SIZE: 48mm
MOVEMENT: mechanical self-winding (Caliber DB2024, 6-day power reserve), 291 components, silicon escape wheel, patents and innovations as listed opposite, hand-finished and decorated
FUNCTIONS: hours, minutes, power reserve at 12 o’clock
DIAL: titanium with purple titanium hour-markers
STRAP: exclusive to Revival, technical fabric with purple stitching, titanium pin buckle
PRICE: on request
FOUR-PIECE LIMITED EDITION
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