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Concord's decision to swap the original strap on his De Bethune DB28 highlights a common dilemma for collectors: balancing aesthetic integrity with wearability. His experience underscores the importance of strap comfort, even on a high-horology piece, and reveals that factory options can sometimes offer surprising versatility and improved ergonomics. This post explores how a simple strap change can transform the wearing experience of a significant independent timepiece.
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.
Cool look with the rubber strap
Def something i like to put on my db27
the rubber is very soft, flexible and so comfy.
Looks great on rubber!
Looks familiar because it used to ba on a greasy strap
this looks perfect on you. Iโm guessing the original strap was leather, but some of their models have a cool canvas strap, which I like a lot. Does DB make these rubber straps too, or this is aftermarket? Fits perfectly too.
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