7 by 7 - De Bethune origins

Jun 28, 2017,09:18 AM
 

I call this my "7x7 DeBethune"


It is about 7mm thick and has a power reserve of 7 days (manual wind). From the early days of the brand, the origins of this new unique brand with their unique creative vision

I have not seen many others of this reference ever surface. The bullet lugs are amazing in person - the case work is superb - and on the side the piece looks like a spaceship. 

I love the mix of traditional elements - just look at the dial - and the subtle splash of modernity with the case. The solid case back adds some nice heft to an otherwise thin piece.









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Astonishing one.

 
 By: Freccero : June 28th, 2017-09:55
Wonderful lugs, expression of the great skills of the house. De Bethune is always on top!

Love it.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : June 28th, 2017-09:58
It looks like a very comfortable watch to wear. And it really is beautiful. Well done, again, DB.

You might be disappointed here - its modified Jaquet J4000 movement - but I have not found any pics

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 28th, 2017-12:52
I just remember optically it was similar to the Baume & Mercier Clifton movement: Best, Magnus ...  

Its a stunning watch .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 28th, 2017-11:59
I was lucky to strap one on the wrist a few weeks ago and it is even more stunning in real life . Would love to own one in the near future . ...  

I love that dial!

 
 By: M-Scott : June 28th, 2017-17:04
Great photo!!

What a beauty!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2017-02:47
I suppose De Bethune is no longer making this model?

Ah.... The torpedoes lugs

 
 By: Hororgasm : July 22nd, 2017-15:06
Early generation, I have one too. gonna dig mine up. Wear in good health. Best, horo

The DB9R, with your post on the screen

 
 By: Hororgasm : July 26th, 2017-00:46
From a bygone era. Haven't worn it for a looooooooong time. Thanks for the reminder. Best, Horo ...  

Very nice, rarely see that one!

 
 By: alphabeta81 : July 26th, 2017-08:21
Love the hands on yours and I believe also 7-8 day manual wind movement!

Super gorgeous dial!

 
 By: Bounce781 : July 23rd, 2017-06:51
!

Is it the DB2?

 
 By: Mark in Paris : August 5th, 2017-13:11
Their early models had a lot of charm indeed, I loved the Chronograph DB1 too (though it was a little big for my wrist). Enjoy it well Best, Mark

Looks that way in the picture indeed

 
 By: alphabeta81 : September 14th, 2017-02:12
But in person wears more like a 40mm since the lugs don't extend far. Wears perfectly and doesn't extend past the wrist edges. Highly recommend this case from DB even on smaller wrists

Great piece.

 
 By: Bounce781 : September 15th, 2017-13:37
THat dial is a stunner