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Christianch's inquiry into the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius sparks a vital discussion for collectors navigating the independent watch market. His initial post, weighing the DB25 against the DB35, opens a window into the complexities of pricing, availability, and the evolving brand identity of De Bethune under new ownership. This article synthesizes community insights, offering a comprehensive perspective for those considering these horological masterpieces.
For me, the DB28 is their magnum opus and the one to own, personally. I am also perplexed by the current pricing and scarcity of these watches. At one point, about 1.5 to 2 years ago, they were very desirable and unattainable. That fervor has cooled off significantly, and yet still the prices (or at least the asking prices) have held relatively steady. I have a feeling that WatchBox is partly or largely to blame for this; however, this phenomenon will wane with time I believe. I stepped away fro
I love the brand but I am very much an outsider and so am not familiar with the intricacies of the brand. However, I am surprised that watchbox has made it worse. Is it mostly because of the over hyping and celebrity endorsements?
And the hoarding of pieces and very convoluted allocation process.
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