ArtyA – COMPLICATION Purity Central Tourbillon Blue Sapphire Edition

 

 

ArtyA – COMPLICATION Purity Central Tourbillon BLUE Sapphire Edition - Unique Piece - 2024

 Independent Geneva-based Watchmaker ARTYA 

Nominated for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024 

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For the fifth time in its history, and the fourth consecutive year, 

ArtyA is thrilled to announce that it has been nominated by the GPHG 

by the Academy of the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) 

 

 The ArtyA ‘Purity Central Tourbillon Blue’ has been nominated for the ‘Men’s Complication’ category, standing out for its impressive 20mm central tourbillon, dual-barrel Manufacture movement, and sapphire crystal case.

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This recognition by the Academy of the most prestigious horological award highlights the exponential recognition the independent Geneva-based brand has been receiving.

2024 marks a milestone year for ArtyA, which – celebrating its fifteenth anniversary in 2024 – has participated in all the major horological events of the year. This includes its debut at the Watches & Wonders salon, its participation in the OnlyWatch charity auction, and now, its nomination for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

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The bold creation selected by the Academy, a majestic 20mm central tourbillon beating at a frequency of 4 Hz, is a true feat of technical and aesthetic balance. It is 5th in-house caliber developed by ArtyA and the 4th to feature a tourbillon. With a tungsten rotor, it is also the brand’s first caliber to feature automatic winding.

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The two barrels, mounted in parallel, provide a generous power reserve of over 60 hours. The time display has been entirely reimagined with two peripheral hands that gracefully rotate around the tourbillon.

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ArtyA’s expertise in colored sapphire crystal, one of its specialties, the dial is crafted from blue sapphire, which transforms into a deep violet under UV light—a subtle touch of elegance and technical mastery.

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More than just a watch, the ‘Purity Central Tourbillon Blue’ by ArtyA is a testament to the brand’s unwavering pursuit of excellence and passion for craftsmanship.

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Technical Specifications
 
Collection: COMPLICATION 

 Watch name "Purity Central Tourbillon BLUE " Edition

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Movement
Exclusive automatic winding Central flying Tourbillon engineered by ArtyA
Unique piece with the two barrels connected in parallel
Tungsten rotor
A majestic 20mm central Tourbillon beating at a frequency of 4 Hz
Power reserve: 60 hrs.
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)tungsten rotor
Functions:
Hours and minutes, seconds on flying Tourbillon rotates 360 degrees in 60 seconds.
Case
Full sapphire case to match the high standards of ArtyA.
Dimensions: 43 mm
Height: 18,1mm
Water resistance: 3 atm (30 m)
Double-sided sapphire crystal
Open sapphire back
Dial
Skeleton 
Minute ring spherical blue sapphire with truncated profile. 
Engraved minute scale.
Fully transparent
Skeletonised bridges
Strap
Black nubuck strap 
Buckle: pin buckle

 Limited Series unique pieces 1/1

 🔴 Retail price (ex VAT)  135,000 CHF / 130,000 EUR / 145,000 USD 💰  
excluding VAT, exchange rates at time of writing


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De Bethune – DB28xs Steel Wheels Titanium

De Bethune – CURRENT DB28XS ‘Steel Wheels’ Titanium  2024

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De Bethune unveils the DB28xs Steel Wheels, a creation that transcends the concept of simple miniaturization. Behind its reduced dimensions lies a design of remarkable uniqueness, where every detail goes far beyond its compact size and functionality.

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Representing the perfect union of technical innovation and contemporary aesthetics, this model offers a bold reinterpretation of the iconic DB28 Steel Wheels in a more compact format, with a case measuring just 39 mm and a thickness of 8mm. This remarkable evolution embodies the brand’s commitment to contemporary watchmaking.

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The DB28 Steel Wheels, launched in 2018, embodies the spirit of transparency and light, revealing the contemporary architecture of its movement through an openworked dial. Marked by its iconic delta-shaped bridge—De Bethune’s signature—and its moon positioned at 6 o'clock, this watch stands out with a harmonious composition of hemispherical, concave, and spherical forms, offering a result that is both architectural and dynamic.

DB28xs Steel Wheels: The Art of Miniaturization

True to De Bethune's pioneering spirit, the DB28xs Steel Wheels embodies the brand’s ongoing quest to push the boundaries of modern watchmaking. By reducing the case diameter to 39 mm, De Bethune didn’t simply miniaturize the original DB28 Steel Wheels; the Manufacture created a new watch that preserves all the architectural and technical richness of its predecessor, while adapting it to a more intimate size.

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   "There is no point in working unless it is to progress, and the only way to achieve that is by constantly questioning oneself. Continuously revisiting and rethinking the work, evolving it by modifying an element, a process, or a technique, and sometimes making subtle, often imperceptible improvements," comments Denis Flageollet.

A Smaller Design, Greater Intensity

The DB28xs Steel Wheels is instantly recognizable by its openworked dial, which reveals the intricate beauty of its movement. The titanium case, smaller yet equally sophisticated, enhances the harmonious blend of hemispherical, concave, and spherical shapes. This miniature design plays with light and shadow, creating a dial with captivating depth that appears almost weightless.

High-Precision Watchmaking Technique

Beneath the openworked dial lies the manually wound De Bethune caliber DB2115V13, meticulously refined to deliver exceptional chronometric performance. 

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The titanium balance wheel, equipped with grey gold weights, ensures perfect inertia and regulation, while the De Bethune balance spring, with its unique flat terminal curve, guarantees unparalleled precision. The 6-day power reserve, a 20% improvement, is a testament to the brand's uncompromising craftsmanship.

Comfort and Compact Elegance

Thanks to its reduced size, the DB28xs Steel Wheels offers exceptional wearing comfort. The lightweight titanium case, combined with patented floating lugs, naturally adapts to wrist movements. With the DB28xs Steel Wheels, De Bethune reinvents one of its iconic creations in a more intimate version, without compromising on either technique or aesthetics. 

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This watch embodies the essence of De Bethune's watchmaking art: a perpetual quest for innovation, precision, and beauty, now available in a 39mm format that will appeal to enthusiasts of exceptional timepieces.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  CURRENT

Name:  DB28 XS Steel Wheels Titanium

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Reference: DB28XSSW 

Function: Hours, minutes
Power reserve on the back
Movement
Calibre DB2115V13
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Diameter: 30 mm
Number of parts: 241
Number of jewels: 36
Power reserve: 6 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel – De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Adornment: Hand-crafted finishing and decoration
Specificities
 Titanium balance with white gold inserts, optimised for temperature differences and air penetration – De Bethune Patent (2016)
"De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve De Bethune Patent (2006)
Silicon escape wheel
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system – De Bethune Innovation (2005)
Dial:
Circular satin-finish titanium hours and minutes ring with polished blued titanium hour-markers
Titanium barrel bridge with microlight decoration and sandblasted and polished chamfered contours
Polished titanium dial base
Polished blued titanium hands
Case
Material: Polished grade 5 titanium
Diameter: 38.7 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Lugs: Polished grade 5 titanium floating lugs – De Bethune Patent (2006)
Crystal: Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating
Caseback: Screwed case back in polished grade 5 titanium opened on a linear power reserve indicator with microlight decoration
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Strap:
Textile/leather strap
Buckle: Grade 5 titanium buckle and pin

🔴Price: 407,830 EUR / US $ 297,750 💰 

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25 Grand-Rue 1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 310 22 71
Fax: +41 22 310 33 40
Contact: mailto:press@debethune.com

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