Stunning...

May 06, 2008,10:07 AM
 

Your pictures confirm to me that De Bethune timepieces continue to exude total class. I bought a DB5 several years ago when I first discovered De Bethune and I am always amazed at the finish of the movement (in this case a reworked vintage movement). The watch has that Jules Verne 'new-yet-old' thing going on. To me, De Bethune's new collection continues the gentleman's science fiction theme in that they seem to be designed and built by some higher power, yet with a hint of bespoken, earthly restraint. Note that my DB5 is a unique piece (No.000) due to it's dial variation. For the past year I have been drooling over the DB22. I want one so bad I can't stand it! Only the elusive $ stands between me and my dream. Hopefully one of these days...








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De Bethune : a lot of pics

 
 By: foversta : May 3rd, 2008-14:18
As Nico told you in the previous posts, we visited together the Chronopassion shop in Paris to see the current collection from De Bethune. I must confess I'm a great fan of the work of Denis Flageollet and I believe that De Bethune is an excellent context...  

Xavier you made my evening

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 3rd, 2008-14:32

Thanks for the pics, Xavier! I was able to spend some time

 
 By: Allen : May 3rd, 2008-15:52
with the same watches a few days ago. I really liked the DB24 with the adjustable winding. The weight was great with a titanium case. The winding efficiency could be adjusted from the crown. From the back you could see a little cam that lifted 3 different...  

DB 25

 
 By: LVT : May 3rd, 2008-19:49

nice pics [nt]

 
 By: peripe : May 4th, 2008-10:41

Stunning...

 
 By: bucknstan : May 6th, 2008-10:07
Your pictures confirm to me that De Bethune timepieces continue to exude total class. I bought a DB5 several years ago when I first discovered De Bethune and I am always amazed at the finish of the movement (in this case a reworked vintage movement). The ...