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Exactly, Mo

 

DB is imho the best example of what haute horloger is should be. Inventive, different, arrogant. I agree with what you about those brands that are somehow captive of their past and keep developing those same lines of products without much flair or gusto. The same old winning formula, not much risk taking. All very civilised but quite boring. I won't give any names. It does not apply to all to the same extent, mind you.

No, DB has as you so rightly write produced an amazing variety of watches, with creativity on the dial (and hands) in the cases and with their watches movements. They have written their own history, riding in no one else's tracks but their own.

Always a pleasure to read you, converse with you and meet you, Mo!

Z'


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More DE BETHUNE from Geneva..

 
By: moc : January 24th, 2015-11:35
The two main novelties have been introduced already but here are a few shots I took in Geneva.... The sporty approach of the new DB28GS is really captivating. Waterproof for 100 mt,brushed and polished titanium case with integrated rubber strap(a beautifu...  

You seem to have spent a great time there Mo.

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 24th, 2015-12:05
Well, as usual, you delivered fantastic pictures of the DBs. I loved the DB25T, I really like this one and especially the way we have the Roman numerals on a plane disk with a guilloché center. The zodiac work must indeed be seen in the metal I guess to g... 

Hey Mark, well....

 
By: moc : January 24th, 2015-12:22
there is a white gold case db 25 enamel with RG crown and rg pin on white buckle. It was a special order from italy... A really stunning creation... I think the prices stay exactly the same... I mean in chf therefore a bit more expensive than a few days a... 

More on DB, coming from you

 
By: ztirual : January 24th, 2015-14:43
I expected something special and you have exceeded my expectation. Always a delight to read your posts. I am completely blown away by the chronometer. Blown away. A mastery interpretation of nice, rare and old complication. Ah the beauty of those old mult... 

Nobody does what De Bethune does,I agree..

 
By: moc : January 26th, 2015-07:11
I still wonder how the whole watch world somehow underestimate this brand in favour of pure marketing product based on very little genius. It is unique in modern watchmaking what De Bethune achieved in 10 11 years of existence,their collection is arguably... 

Exactly, Mo

 
By: ztirual : January 26th, 2015-09:59
DB is imho the best example of what haute horloger is should be. Inventive, different, arrogant. I agree with what you about those brands that are somehow captive of their past and keep developing those same lines of products without much flair or gusto. ... 

Sharing my DB25 enamel dial

 
By: gautamak : January 24th, 2015-16:49
Hi Mo, Love to share some pictures of my first watch acquired in 2015. Get caught by its sparkling enamel dial and could not resist to grab it last week. Cheers ! ...  

Thanks for the beautiful pictures

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 25th, 2015-02:20
I'm very attracted by this one and I'm glad when I see more pics. Cheers.

What can I say....I am jealous ...

 
By: moc : January 26th, 2015-07:12
It is stunning,,,ooohh elegance,coolness...beautiful... Mo

Just stunning!

 
By: colton_d : January 26th, 2015-08:44
If I could choose but one DeBethune to have for life... it would be this. The perfect marriage of beauty and grace on the wrist. Thank you for sharing these candid wristshots, and wear it in good health! best, Colton

Thanks Mo

 
By: cisco : January 25th, 2015-03:49
The first one is a beautiful sports watch, very nice version, the second one, is not my kind but there is a true work behind. The last one... well if you can get it, there is no reaons not to get it. It's one of the most beautiful offer from the entire ma... 

My goodness!

 
By: Esharp : January 25th, 2015-03:59
Thanks, Mo. This is truly fantastic watchmaking, and De Bethune is starting to catch my eye in a serious way...looks like I'm going to have to start researching their collection a bit! Best E.

Be careful...Its dangerous to start with De Bethune...

 
By: moc : January 26th, 2015-07:15
collecting them spoils you and ruin every other watch you might look at... Let us know what catches your eyes... Mo

Thanks to Mo & Mark

 
By: gautamak : January 25th, 2015-04:50
Decision to buy even most tempting piece from Independent watch maker is normally a bit tough but informative article as well as discussions over PuristSPro by passionate people made the job easy for me. Would like to thank Mo for his first post in Apr 04... 

To be precise:it is not a "gran feu" enamel dial!

 
By: moc : January 26th, 2015-07:20
Well,the characteristics of this material are far superior than what you can achieve with enamel this days. As you know,some materials used in the past to produce enamel are forbidden today with the result of a poorer product. De Bethune ,being the brand ... 

All three of them are winners in my book

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 25th, 2015-06:05
but when I see zodiac dial my heart skips a beat Thank you for live shot dear friend Yours D

So different watches - yet all are so 'de Bethune'!

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : January 26th, 2015-12:50
quite a feat to make an ultra-modern looking DB28GS , a 'renaissance' DB25T Zodiak and a mystic DB25 White Night look like they all belong to one and the same family. I envy you (more than) a bit for having the change to try them all. What are your impres... 

Hi Magnus....

 
By: moc : January 27th, 2015-01:28
The Gs has a deep case so the watch sits on top of the wrist and raises up from the floating lugs,it is a watch with presence and character ...like a diver sports watch should be. The Zodiac has the same feeling of a regular DB25L so quite comfortable. Th... 

De Bethune Only Watch 2015

 
By: cory : January 26th, 2015-16:12
Im really looking forward to seeing what amazing creation De Bethune design for Only Watch 2015. A great cause, brand and association. ;)

I would t hold my breath for Only watch this year...

 
By: moc : January 27th, 2015-01:29
Last edition was a great disappointment for all brands(apart from Patek)...so,despite the noble cause,I think many are a bit put off by its organisation and outcome... We'll see.... Mo

well this years it shall be in the more than capable hands of Aurel bacs so I'm

 
By: alex : January 27th, 2015-04:12
sure that in terms of organisation and results we shall see something more professional

Beautiful shots Mo

 
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 28th, 2015-05:04
Thanks for sharing! De Bethune is definitely another Indie brand I am paying more attention to these days :) Cheers Robin

Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures!

 
By: secretlife : January 29th, 2015-18:20
Be sure to check out the "reverse" colourway of that DB25 enamel (although they tell me it's not actually enamel at all...) before you commit! The blue dialed version has a "ghost" logo in classic script that disappears at certain angles... beautifully st... 

As I said above,no its not "gran feu"enamel...

 
By: moc : January 31st, 2015-11:25
But a natural material that has the same complexity of the old enamel watches which you can t duplicate these days as it is forbidden. Yes I re member the reverse version...stunning as well indeed!! MO ...  

"More De Bethune ..." Still there is more to see ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : January 31st, 2015-13:03
from you and I am sure here. At least I want to see the (new) MaxiChronograph :-) Once more it looks like a strong year for DB. Thanks, my friend! Oliver