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In a world of horological complexity, the simple joy a watch brings to its owner remains paramount. holdemchamp1225's post beautifully captures this sentiment, showcasing his De Bethune DB28 and inviting fellow collectors to share their daily wrist choices. His personal connection to the DB28 highlights the emotional resonance that often transcends technical specifications for true enthusiasts.
De Bethune DB28 Reference DB28
The DB28 represents De Bethune's approach to contemporary haute horlogerie, featuring the brand's distinctive floating lug design within a 42.6mm case format. This reference showcases the manufacture's technical capabilities through its extended power reserve specification and proprietary movement caliber.
The 42.6mm titanium case houses the manual-winding caliber DB2115, delivering a 120-hour power reserve. The silver dial is protected by sapphire crystal, while the characteristic floating lugs define the case architecture. Water resistance extends to 30 meters, and the watch is completed with a leather strap.
This reference appeals to collectors focused on independent Swiss manufacture capabilities and contemporary case design. The DB28 represents De Bethune's technical approach to manual-winding movements, particularly notable for collectors interested in extended power reserve complications. Production commenced in 2010, positioning this reference within the brand's modern catalog offerings.
I took off my brown dial and chose my fun Seiko diver this morning, it is comfortable and fun with the red dialβ¦JIm
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