De Bethune – DBS Tourbillon

De Bethune – DBS Tourbillon White Gold Anniversary Limited Edition NEW

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10-piece anniversary limited edition

Ten years ago, David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet decided to support the Only Watch project – an auction placed under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco on behalf of research into Duchenne Muscular dystrophy – by creating the first DBS, an incredibly high-tech model with an innovative design.

The white gold case of the DBS testified to a new thought process undertaken by the brand founders in terms of ensuring a wristwatch makes an ideally comfortable fit, and marked the start of in-depth work on forging a specific De Bethune functional aesthetic.

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The cone-shaped lower lugs, along with the 12 o’clock crown, were subtle details that counter-balanced the almost imposing size of the model that measured 45 mm across at its widest point. Continuing this approach, the pivoting gold plate connecting the upper section of the strap and the case middle was the forerunner of what would later become known as floating lugs – a patented system featuring a spring-type effect that helps adjust to the size of the wrist and its movements.

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In 2005, the DBS laid the first foundations of what has now become one of the watch industry’s most innovative and creative R&D labs. Youthful engineers under the guidance of Denis Flageollet have rolled out a number of unprecedented developments, world firsts and the ten patents filed by the Manufacture since its creation in 2002.

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The calibre of the original DBS was already packed with innovations and illustrated the expertise and ingenuity of this “grand” little independent firm.

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this iconic model, De Bethune has equipped the DBS with its tourbillon, entirely emblematic of the extreme precision and performance of its in-house calibres.

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A 30-second tourbillon features a high 36,000 vph frequency ideal for a wristwatch and is amazingly light at 0.18 grams for a total of 63 parts – of which the lightest weighs less than 0.0001 g and the heaviest 0.0276 g. These important factors, guaranteeing the precision and reliability of the mechanism despite the abrupt and random nature of wrist movements, are made possible by the incorporation and the underlying technical mastery of materials such as silicon and titanium.

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The dial providing a fascinating window onto DB2019 calibre reveals a wealth of technical and subtly decorated details. Held by a finely titanium annular bridge, the tourbillon at 6 o’clock performs an endlessly fascinating mechanical ballet. It appears to be suspended in mid-air, standing out against the anthracite deltoid-shaped bridges and delineating a time read-off zone by means of spherical steel indicators hand-polished and blued using the age-old flame-blueing technique.

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Subtle touches of blue, cleanly-cut hands and hour-markers, shimmering reflections playing across the materials, ruthenium-coated Côtes De Bethune contrasting with silver-toned finish of the minutes ring: the aesthetic construction of the DBS built around the extreme technical sophistication of the movement explores the technical and artistic skills of the Manufacture and celebrates ten years of exclusivity, excellence and beauty.

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Technical Specifications

Model: DBS Tourbillon White Gold Limited Edition

Ref: DBTW

Functions 
Hours – minutes – performance indication between 2 and 3 o’clock
Movement 
DB 2119 calibre – mechanical hand-wound movement
Movement: mechanical hand-wound
Functions:
Hours – minutes – Ultra-light De Bethune 30” silicon/titanium tourbillon,
36,000 vph – 5 days power reserve indication on the back
Diameter 30 mm – 298 parts – hand-crafted finishing and decoration – Côtes De Bethune
Titanium bridges with ruthenium treatment
Self-regulating twin barrel*
Silicon/white gold balance – balance-spring with flat terminal curve*
De Bethune silicon/titanium 36,000 vph 30-second tourbillon*
Silicon escape-wheel*
Jewelling: 35 jewels
Frequency: 36,000
Self-regulating twin barrel*
Silicon/white gold balance - balance-spring with flat terminal curve* 
De Bethune silicon/titanium 36,000 vph 30-second tourbillon*
Silicon escape-wheel*
* Manufacture De Bethune patents and innovations
Case 
White gold, distinctively shaped – 45 per 42.5 mm – thickness 11 mm
Attachments: integrated cone-shaped lugs in white gold
Crystal: sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown screw-down at 12 o’clock – setting in two positions
Back: solid, in white gold – linear power-reserve indicator 
Water resistance: 100m
Display 
Dial: anthracite – titanium bridges with ruthenium finishing
Spherical hour indicators in handpolished flame-blued steel
Silver-toned minutes ring – Côtes De Bethune 
De Bethune 30” silicon/titanium tourbillon, 36,000 vph
Hands: hand-polished and flame-blued steel 
Strap 
Extra-supple alligator leather with pin buckle

Limited Edition to 10 exemplaires 

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Press release Geneva 2015
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25 Grand-Rue 1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 310 22 71
Fax: +41 22 310 33 40
Contact Katidja Valy
katidja.valy@debethune.com
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