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GTG London: my De Bethune pics

I'm a great fan of De Bethune... especially of the classic watches of the collection (DB 15 & DB 25). Trouble is that the other ones start to seduce me !

A De Bethune caliber is always unique in the horological industry and a proof that Denis Flageollet is one of the most gifted watchmakers.

We had the opportunity to browse almost all the collection at William & Son. We would like to thank the whole team from De Bethune (including Zanetta's son) for the time they spent with us and for the clear explanations.

DB 25 Titanium dial:

Dream Watch 1 :

DB 26:

Tourbillon Full Silicon:

Digitale:

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interesting....

By: MiniCooper : July 5th, 2009-07:05

thanks for posting Cheers

The new De Bethunes are indeed impressive but, IMHO, the DB15 remains the pinnacle! [nt]

By: Craig LA : July 5th, 2009-13:57

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Excellent photos of excellent watches

By: allegro : July 5th, 2009-23:13

I am clearly in favour of the simple Ti DB 25 and the spectacular and cool DB 26. The Dream series is a bit too much for my taste in spite of the enormous efforts behind them. Thanks for the great show! allegro

Cool watches!

By: VMM : July 6th, 2009-03:46

Love the DB 25, the Tourbillon and the Digitale. Thanks for sharing! Vte

It's now official

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 6th, 2009-05:34

DeBethune is my favorite Independent watchmaker :0) Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures Best Damian

I fear it is also official for me... :)))

By: amanico : July 6th, 2009-06:21

I was impressed by De Bethune...

By: dxboon : July 6th, 2009-22:59

...the first time I experienced their watches in the metal. Their watches are wonderful and unique IMO. I love the DB26 and Digitale especially. Thanks for all the photos! Cheers, Daos

i love them all, but Dream 1 and Digitale are the tops

By: G99 : July 7th, 2009-11:39

a friend of mine, who appreciates watches, but cant afford to start collecting mentioned something i hadnt considered. he looked at my pics of the De Bethunes and said that the Crown didnt match the simplicity of the cases and looked out of place. does an...

hi.....

By: MiniCooper : July 7th, 2009-16:11

I don't think that the crown stands out that much.... Cheers

I'd have to politely disagree with your friend, Graham.

By: dxboon : July 7th, 2009-22:41

I actually don't find the cases to exhibit simplicity. The cases, while not excessively adorned, show hallmarks of a studied complexity -- see for example, the often asymmetrical placement of the lugs and their unique diaphanous shape. These design elemen...

Daos, no need to be...

By: G99 : July 8th, 2009-03:11

Daos, no need to be polite. he's a plumber not a design expert :) he's referring to the decor or lack of decor on the cases whilst the crown is full of decor. i understand what he means without agreeing with him. i personally love the assymetric cases and...

Another official position... ;-)))

By: Emmanuel H : July 8th, 2009-00:20

I love this brand and many models they produce : I want one ! ;-) Until recently, I thought it would be the DB15 (perpetual calendar) but now, I'm ready to change my mind. I've seen a black dial DBS and I can't forget it ! Thanks for sharing these picture...