Independents

I feel very fortunate to own a DB22 Rose Gold. It's an amazing timepiece from such a young company. The company itself may not have much of a history YET, however DeBethune looks to the past to keep traditional watch making alive using new technology. The...  

After a wonderful lunch we headed over to the main factory. The master watchmaker on site Martial is a man with great passion. He has an unbelievable amount of knowledge and experience in the industry. You have to speak with him personally to feel the emo...  

After an amazing time at the factory we headed over to the R&D facility where we were shown the entire collection and some interesting pieces. DB 15 DB 15 Rear DB 26 DB 26 Rear DB 25 DB 25 Rear DB 15 Hands going over the Sphere DBS Black Nickel DBDigitale...  

What is the watch that is similar in case (less the bling) to the bling encrusted piece your wife was modelling? Thanks for this thread.

it's the DBS and it's the one on my wish list. This one specifically....  

Do you know the case size and the retail? Do PM the retail if better. Thanks.

Unfortunately I do not know the price and case measurements. Your local AD would know for sure as the prices are different from region to region.

of the DB site. Enjoyed the pics and writeup. It's a great thing when you can mix a vacation with your love of watches, and take the wife along too!

My wife is a champ. We had a one day visit and she encouraged us to do this trip. Thanks.

Thanks so much for bringing us along. I really enjoyed it.

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I feel as if I were there. David Zanetta wrote to me two days ago and invited me to the manufacture. Now I am really tempted to go! Eddy

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I'm really impressed by the originality, the design, and the finish of these watches. The DB 22, 25 V Trois, or Alessandro's one are really growing on me. And your post didn't help me to forget them! Thans for having taen the time to make this post, and t... 

You have to see these creations in person and they will blow you away. Amazing stuff.

And still nowadays, I have to take my pills... Best, Nicolas

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Would love to visit myself one day. - SJX

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That is the definitive De Bethune report - many thanks! Cheers, pplater.

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fantastic photo report. thanks a lot. this post is a dream post.

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The DB15 and DB25 blew me away. Would love to see these in person someday. I feel like I have been educated in DeBethune. Thanks for sharing. JerryW

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Thank you for taking the time to post it. Out of all of them, my favourite is the DB15.

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Thanks a lot for your feelings, your pics, your report. I really enjoyed to read it and I hope to have the same opportunity to visit the manufacture. Thanks ! Fr.Xavier

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I noticed this Brand about 5 years ago. I see the consistent effort by DeBethune as evidenced by their stunning pieces. Regards Ling

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Sorry I wasn't able to meet up with you. But it looks like you had a great trip. Don

next time for sure. I want to go back real soon. Hopefully this will happen.

...and wonderful pictures of the various De Bethunes, some of which (the diamond-encrusted ones in particular) I'd never seen before. I would love to tour the manufacture myself someday. Cheers, Daos

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Many thanks for all these beautiful pictures. It's a bit like we've been there with ya!

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for this great post of your journey that you shared with us my favorite Independent definitely and the DBS and DB 15 are the watches to own and wear high on my loooong wish list all the best Damian

Just an amazing piece. The DB 15 is gorgeous as well. These pieces are hard to wear as all you will be doing is staring at them all day. And not because of the time.

Hello, While you were in the area of L'Auberson, you should have given a call (or an Email) so as to visit also La Manufacture Janvier in Sainte-Croix ! Maybe next time .... Your pictures of your visit at Denis (Flageolet) and David (Zanetta)'s manufactur... 

We were on a limited schedule so next time for sure! Thank you for the invite. I admire your work greatly as well.

Vianney, Last year, PuristS on Tour were so near and yet so far....... Maybe soon? Regards, MTF (Melvyn Teillol-Foo, Singapore)...  

AllThingsWatches, About halfway down the report, my eyes went blur with the strain! Thanks for the photo-tour.. Last year, we were so close and yet so far...not enough time. But I did get a music box from Reuge, to compensate. Regards, MTF

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I'm still drooling over the watches! What a treat to see the factory and all the beautiful pieces. Best, Jed

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wow. this is the nicest Tour i've seen. i'm sure there was a lot of Emotions going inside of you while Touring.! and i also sense that there was some great VIBES in this Place ;0))) i'm in LOVE with some of these MARVELOUS Pieces. BTW. great Watch and a g...