De Bethun - DBS

The model is not new, but I really like this watch ..

 A dream to behold, the DBS is a watch for the man who is only satisfied with the best. The semi-skeletal, hand decorated De Bethune reverse Côte de Genéve complex dial allows for full appreciation of the advanced technology this watch houses.

• The unique patented De Bethune titanium/platinum balance with curved terminal plate protected by the triple pare-chute system offering perfect centring and ease of fixation, so avoiding the delicate regulation needed by ordinary watches.
• The patented De Bethune self‐adjusting double barrels, specially designed to eliminate friction and to transmit the maximum amount of energy at optimum efficiency. 
• The patented 3-dimensional De Bethune moon phase rotating on its own axis.

 

Reference:
DBSRS1 - rose gold case white dial
DBSRS5 - rose gold case anthracite dial
DBSRS8 - rose gold case black dial
DBSWS1 - white gold case white dial
DBSWS5 - white gold case anthracite dial
DBSWS8 - white gold case black dial
DBSPS1- platinum case white dial
DBSPS5 - platinum case anthracite dial
DBSPS8 - platinum case black dial

Functions:  
Hours, minutes, De Bethune spherical moon-phase,
Power reserve

Movement:  
Calibre DB 2015 – hand‐wound mechanical movement,
265 components - hand-decorated pearlised and snailed, hand-chamfered and polished steel parts,
Côte De Bethune, self-regulating twin barrel,
Titanium/platinum balance wheel with flat terminal curve,
Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, exclusive three-dimensional moon-phase indication
Jewelling: 31 rubies
Frequency:  
28,800 vibrations per hour

Case : 
Shaped case  42.8 mm in diameter and 11 mm thick,
Integral ogive lugs 
Crystal: 
Sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti‐reflective treatment
Crown:
Screw‐down at 12 o'clock, setting in two positions
Case back: 
Power reserve indicator controlled horizontally
Water-resistance: 3 atm
Dial: 
Semi-skeletal dial with hand decorated Côte de Bethune,
Bridge with open work and De Bethune spherical moon phase at 6 o'clock
Strap: 
Extra-supple alligator leather with Ardillon buckle

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TAG Heuer - Formula 1

TAG Heuer - Formula 1

TAG Heuer has released a preview of their new Formula 1 collection which will be officially presented at Baselworld 2012 in March. The new collection consists of 3-hand, chronograph and alarm models. 






































Originally introduced in 1986, the first Formula 1 collection used fiberglass-coated cases and mineral glass crystal. The current collection uses much more premium stainless steel cases with brushed and polished surfaces, and sapphire crystal glass.








































Depending on the model: titanium-carbide coated steel or stainless steel with aluminium/ ceramic insert. The models with a titanium-carbide coated bezel have a matching black crown, while the stainless steel models have a polished stainless steel crowns. Bezels are fixed and the chronograph and alarm and rotating on the 3-hand models.

All Formula 1 models come in 42 mm diameter cases and use Ronda quartz movements, a move away from ETA. Hands are classic polished sword hands and dials come in either black or white. All models are water resistant to 200 meters. 

Source: Calibre 11

Retail $1,280-$1,920

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