De Bethune – DBD "Season 2" Zirconium Edition

 

De Bethune – CURRENT DBD "Season 2" Black Zirconium Exclusive Edition 2023

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De Bethune announces the launch of its DBD "Season 2" watch in
collaboration with renowned artist and music producer Swizz Beatz,
thus united for the second time in a joint creation representing a
return to the roots of Manufacture De Bethune.

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Geneva, 20 March 2023 – De Bethune and Swizz Beatz marked the release of DBD Digitale “Season 2” with a launch party in the form of a private brunch held on 19 March at the new WatchBox lounge in West Hollywood. The event was honoured by the presence of celebrities, including Alicia Keys and LL Cool J. 

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In 2021, De Bethune and Swizz Beatz joined forces for the first time to create the Dream Watch 5 Tourbillon “Season 1”. The resulting luminous, transparent watch revealed all its secrets through its sapphire crystal, thus disrupting all the collection’s existing aesthetic codes.

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Today, loyal as ever to its essence, De Bethune presents DBD “Season 2”, representing the culmination of a constant quest in which beauty meets virtuosity. The understated aesthetic of this timepiece hints at the complexity involved in its creation.

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With its hand-wound movement driving an in-line triple calendar and digital time display, the first DBD launched in 2006 offered an entirely different interpretation of the watch and became an industry milestone of which De Bethune produced 39 rose or white gold models.

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Designed in collaboration with Swizz Beatz, the light anthracite-coloured polished zirconium case of the DBD “Season 2” conveys the modern and even futuristic nature of this timepiece with its 12 o’clock crown and ogival lugs. 

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The burgundy dial adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif features reveals subtle light effects entirely in harmony with the wearer’s wrist movements. This boldly contemporary DBD “Season 2” thus reflects the authenticity of a multidimensional artist.
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From the outset, De Bethune has drawn inspiration from 18th-century horological traditions. As a great admirer of the ingenuity involved in its mechanical intricacies, brand founder Denis Flageollet constantly seeks to honour the art of watchmaking.

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Five discs visible through Art Deco-style apertures at 12 o’clock indicate the day, date and month in linear mode, while jumping hours and scrolling minutes appear opposite each other on the lower half of the dial. 

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In addition to its impressive movement, the DBD’s greatest innovation is the Côtes de Genève pattern adorning the dial, as its 2006 launch was the first time in the world that a watch brand has introduced this type of decoration on a watch face.

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Thanks to the double glare-proofing treatment of the sapphire crystal, the reverse side of the watch clearly reveals outstanding workmanship benefiting from all the latest De Bethune technologies. 

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Powered by mechanical hand-wound Calibre DB2044 operating at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the DBD “Season 2” is equipped with the latest titanium balance with white gold inserts as well as the triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system.

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Issued in a 13-piece numbered limited edition featuring a duly engraved caseback, the DBD “Season 2” will be delivered with a burgundy fabric strap matching the dial and an extra-supple black alligator leather strap.

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The watch is a tribute to creativity, innovation and the art of watchmaking in which De Bethune’s watchmaking quality and expertise thus once again combines with Swizz Beatz’s distinctive aesthetic to impressive effect.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  CURRENT

Name:  DBD "Season 2" Edition

 Limited edition of 13 numbered pieces

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Reference: DBDSB

Movement: Calibre DB2044
Type: Mechanical manual-winding calibre
Adjustment: Winding and setting the time by means of the crown (2 positions)
Setting the day, date and month by 3 correctors
Technical features of calibre DB2044
Number of parts: 309
Jewelling: 29 jewels
Diameter: 30 mm
Power reserve: 5 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Specificities:
Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimized 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)
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Adornment:
Chamfered and polished silver plate cover
Barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune”
Hand-snailed barrels
Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts
Display:
Jumping hour window at 6 o’clock
Analogical minute indicator on rotating disc
Day, date and month jumping window
Dial
Burgundy dial with “Côtes de Genève”
Hour, minute, day, date and month discs in anthracite, silvered relief
Functions:  
Digitally displayed jumping hours, minutes – calendar indicating days, date and months
Case
Material: Anthracite polished zirconium
Diameter: 42. 6 mm
Thickness: 9,4 mm
Lugs: cone-shaped lugs
Crystal: In sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
Case back: Open case back in anthracite polished zirconium
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Strap
Textile and extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
Buckle: Anthracite polished zirconium with burgundy grade 5 titanium pin

🔰 Edition of ✅only 13 pieces
🔴Price: 120,520 EUR 💰

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GIRARD-PERREGAUX – LAUREATO Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – LAUREATO Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition 2023

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 A RARE SIGHTAN ENDURING LOOK

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Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil the Lau-reato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition, the first time a Laureato has featured a green ceramic case and bracelet. This is the latest collaboration between the Swiss Maison and the British marque, two companies that have designed products that have stood the test of time. 

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 While some of the materials used for these new co-branded watches may be ultra-modern, the essence of the inaugural Laureato has been respected. Offered in a choice of two case sizes (42mm and 38mm), each reference is a limited edition and thereby destined to remain a rare sight.

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Sleek, contemporary and notably elegant, the design of the Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition encompasses some elements inspired by Aston Martin cars. Powerful engines, sleek contours and light weight construction are virtues synonymous with the British firm’s products. It is this lat-ter trait which encouraged Girard-Perregaux to equip this new model with skeletonised ‘baton’ type hour and minute hands, both light and functional. 

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The watch dial is presented in a cross-hatch design, a diamond-like pattern found on the ‘AM’ logo (1921-1926) as well as the quilted seats found in some of the car marque’s high-performance vehicles.

A productive relationship

Some of the finest luxury products are crafted with time-served hands. These scarce human skills, often amassed over many years, imbue an item with a distinctive character and an enduring quality. Such pro-ducts are created free of concessions, using the finest components and they inevitably take an inordinate amount of time to make. 

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Both Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux operate within this rarefied world of excellence, constructing rare objects that confer lasting appeal. In 2021, these two prestigious marques entered into a multi-year collaboration agreement and have since created a number of limited-edition, co-branded products.

British Racing Green

In 1900, a race took place in France, the Gordon Bennett Cup. Cars would negotiate public roads between Paris and Lyon. Initially, various colours were assigned to cars based on the nationality of the driver, however, this would sub-sequently change and eventually the hue of the car’s bodywork was determined by the nationality of the racing team. 

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As a result, French cars were presented in blue, Italian cars were red, Belgian cars were yellow, German cars were white/silver and British cars were dressed in green. This latter hue has since graced many British race cars and is now employed on pre-sent-day Aston Martin cars. It therefore seemed logical that a co-branded model should be dressed in green, a colour that evokes thoughts of performance and success.
 
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This latter attribute allows the craftspeople at Girard-Perregaux to finish the ceramic components with a combination of polished and satin finished surfaces, an endearing characteristic common to all Laureato models.

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The green ceramic components are particularly hard, up to seven times harder than steel, delivering incredible scratch resistance, a quality that will ensure the watch retains its showroom-fresh appearance for years to come. Another attribute of the green ceramic components is that they will never age or fade with the passage of time. 

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Furthermore, ceramic is unaffected by changes in ambient temperature, it’s light, hypoallergenic and proves remarkably smooth, all factors that deliver extraordinary wearer comfort.

Technical ceramic, a complex attire

Launched in 1975, the first Laureato featured an octagonal bezel that sat atop a circular plinth, which in turn was positioned above an angular tonneau-shaped case.

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The new Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition respects these timeless elements but employs ultra-modern ceramic for the brace-let and case. This lightweight material com-prises zirconium oxide and metallic oxides (the latter imbues the material with its distinctive green hue).

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The zirconium oxide selected by Girard-Perregaux is composed of an extremely fine powder, made of microbeads, each measuring mere fractions of a micron in diameter (1 micron (µ) = 0.001mm). By using this specific grade of microbead, the structure of the bracelet and case exhibit a notably homogenous appearance.

A shared philosophy

The timeless design of the Laureato has attrac-ted the admiration of enlightened commen-tators and watch aficionados alike. Likewise, Aston Martin has repeatedly shown its prowess for sculpting iconic shapes that have never lost their eye-appeal. Whether it’s a DB4 of the ear-ly 60s, a DBS V8 of the 70s or a modern-day Vantage, all models share the same attributes of elegance, quality and performance.

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Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Girard-Perregaux, remarked “From the outset, the design of the Laureato was distinctive, yet cohesive. Its styling encompassed geometric, clean-cut lines while exhibiting a slightly gentle character. Contrasting polished and satin finished surfaces, an ergonomic integrated brace-let and, of course, as always, an in-house movement… these are the essential ingredients which have made the Laureato a remarkable success. The same ingredients are much in evidence with the new Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition along with the addition of an interesting, highly contemporary material.”

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Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda, added: “Our goal was to conceive an advanced luxury product. Patrick and I spent a lot of time talking about the folklore of the Laureato and the design play between shape and proportion of its iconic bezel. When he shared GP’s exploration into the optical properties of technical ceramics, microbeads and microns, I became quite enchanted by this idea of the past becoming the future. We’re always exploring combinations of technology, colour, and materials in Aston Martin sports cars to enrich performance, functionality and owner enjoyment. Together we’ve fused these ideas and attributes to generate this cool new Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition”.

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Behind the green

Both versions of the Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition are housed in a slender case. The 42mm model is fitted with the Calibre GP01800, while the 38mm version is equipped with the Calibre GP03300. Both in-house movements are self-winding and can be admired though a see-through case-back, personalised with the Aston Martin logo.

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Consistent with the Maison’s reputation for making wonderful expressions of Haute Horlogerie, each movement is beautifully appointed. Circular graining features on the main plate, while other components are endowed with bevelling, mirror-polishing, satin finish, snailing, sunray finish and various engravings. 

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The bridges are decorated with straight Côtes de Genève and the oscillating weight is embellished with circular Côtes de Genève. Lastly, the movements have a power reserve of at least 46 hours (38mm) and 54 hours (42mm).

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: LAUREATO 38 MM Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition

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 Reference: 81005-32-3081-1CX

Edition
Limited and numbered edition of 188 pieces

Movement
Reference: GP03300-2166
Self-winding mechanical skeleton movement
Diameter: 25.95 mm (111/2’’’)
Height: 3.36mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4Hz)
Number of components: 218
Number of jewels: 27
Power reserve: min. 46 hours

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Functions
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Case
Material: green ceramic, polished and satin finished
Diameter: 38.00 mm
Height: 10.27 mm
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: sapphire crystal with white Aston Martin decal
Water resistance: 100 metres (10 ATM)
Dial
sunray green with cross-hatching, ‘baton’ type rhodium-plated indexes
with luminescent material (green emission)
Hands: skeletonised ‘baton’ type hour and minute.
Luminescent material (white emission), central second hand with white lacquered tip
Bracelet
Material: green ceramic, polished and satin finished

 Limited to Only 188 Pièce

PRICE :   World Price: GBP 19’300 / CHF 23,800 / USD 25’000 / EUR 25’000

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Model: LAUREATO 42 MM Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition  

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 Reference: 81010-32-3081-1CX

Edition
Limited and numbered edition of 388 pieces

Movement
Reference: GP01800-2165
Self-winding mechanical skeleton movement
Diameter: 30.00 mm (131/4’’’)
Height: 3.97mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4Hz)
Number of components: 191
Number of jewels: 28
Power reserve: min. 54 hours 

 

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Functions
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Case
Material: green ceramic, polished and satin finished
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Height: 11.80 mm
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: sapphire crystal with white Aston Martin decal
Water resistance: 100 metres (10 ATM)
Dial
sunray green with cross-hatching, ‘baton’ type rhodium-plated indexes
with luminescent material (green emission)
Hands: skeletonised ‘baton’ type hour and minute.
Luminescent material (white emission), central second hand with white lacquered tip
Bracelet
Material: green ceramic, polished and satin finished

 Limited to Only 388 Pièce

PRICE :   World Price: GBP 19’900 / CHF 24,600 / USD 25’800 / EUR 25’900

 

*Final prices subject to currency adjustments until the launch 

 

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Press Contact:
Manager: Ivanne Perrinjaquet, iperrinjaquet@girard-perregaux.ch

Girard-Perregaux,
International PR : christine.giotto@girard-perregaux.com

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