De Bethune DB28: Reference Guide

amanico · 2021-12-15T08:12:50Z

Explore the De Bethune DB28, an independent horological marvel. Discover its unique floating lugs, avant-garde design, and why collectors praise this modern art timepiece.

Nicolas (amanico) shares a captivating visual exploration of the De Bethune DB28, a timepiece celebrated for its avant-garde design and horological innovation. His stunning photography highlights the watch's distinctive aesthetics, particularly focusing on the dial side, which he describes as a "true piece of modern art." This article delves into the unique features that make the DB28 a standout in independent watchmaking, drawing insights from the community's discussion.

For the pleasure of the eyes, let's see some pictures of the DB 28.

Here, the recto is much more my taste than the verso.

But I must sat that I am totally mad of the recto. A true piece of modern art.

Best, and thanks, Don Justino, to have let me play with yours!

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The De Bethune DB28's floating lugs are spring-loaded, designed to provide tensioned travel that keeps the watch stable on the wrist without overtightening the strap. This mechanism allows the lugs to flex with wrist movement, ensuring consistent comfort and preventing rotation.
Beyond comfort, the floating lugs may also serve to mitigate shocks transmitted from the wrist to the delicate movement, akin to a car's suspension system.
The thread is discussion-light, primarily featuring appreciation for the watch and the photography.

The Discussion

Lankysudanese

Dec 15, 2021

I’ll PM Don Justino with my mailing address, so that he can send me the watch [too] for a personal assessment.

This one has to be seen in the metal, wouldn’t you agree 😜🤣?

amanico

Dec 15, 2021

In the metal it is even more a feast than on pictures, that's true.

Lankysudanese

Dec 16, 2021

Perfect. Now convince the Don to send it to me 😜

amanico

Dec 16, 2021

Like a pact with the Devil. ;)

holdemchamp1225

Dec 16, 2021

Did someone call me ? 🤣🤣

amanico

Dec 17, 2021

Naaah, nobody called you, Don Justino. ;)

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