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Thanks for sharing this and congrats!

 

I never know this model existed till now.  It's interesting to see the past works of DB vis-a-vis t their current offering.  So different in appearance.  The DB12 is so classic in appearance and when you look at the likes of the DBS (one of my favs from DB), one wonders if it is evolution or confusion from DB.

In any case, congrats again.

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Double Bision

 
By: sanro : April 7th, 2012-23:19
Yep, Double Bision, with "capital B" because its DB... I am sorry that I am such a lousy photographer, but even so, there is very limited information about the older De Bethune's and so I thought it wouldn't hurt if I did a little report for PuristS. The ...  

Double beauty!

 
By: sidneyc : April 8th, 2012-00:39
The early DB's have this special classic yet avant-garde charm that the current generation of DB models don't have. The modern family on the other hand are technical marvels and have the now-signature space-age aesthetics. The 2 era's show how much talent... 

DB15...

 
By: sanro : April 8th, 2012-01:14
...is certainly on my list too! Congrats on owning such a beauty!

Thanks for sharing!

 
By: Oztimelord : April 8th, 2012-01:05
These DB's are the foundation of what De Bethune is today. It is a shame they removed the older models from their website. Regards Rene

I too feel as if DB wanted to get rid of its past...

 
By: sanro : April 8th, 2012-01:16
...when I don't feel there is anything to feel ashamed of. Even if the two "eras" are distinctly different. Maybe that is why it is sooo difficult to find information about these first watches...

I fully share your feelings here

 
By: Mark in Paris : April 8th, 2012-04:21
Both are beautiful but I think I have a little preference for your new WG version (huge congratz by the way ! ). Even with this classic watch we can feel the pure and modern influence of DB. Especially with this picture : little figures, the symetry etc ....  

Congrats!

 
By: SJX : April 8th, 2012-08:51
The early De Bethunes are very different from the current ones but just as interesting and appealing. Congrats again! - SJX

Beautiful!

 
By: andrewluff : April 8th, 2012-22:08
and congrats on both beautiful watches. Cheers Andrew

Thanks for sharing this and congrats!

 
By: ArthurSG : April 8th, 2012-23:41
I never know this model existed till now. It's interesting to see the past works of DB vis-a-vis t their current offering. So different in appearance. The DB12 is so classic in appearance and when you look at the likes of the DBS (one of my favs from DB),... 

Fascinating watch - great report

 
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : April 9th, 2012-13:45
And huge congratulations And by the way, gold suits you - welcome to the club Best Hans

Thanks for the post

 
By: cazalea : April 9th, 2012-15:10
And for the wonderful photos! I am glad you landed that white gold watch ( that I too was dreaming about ). Cheers, Cazalea

Double congrats...I love de bethunes from that "era"

 
By: Hororgasm : April 10th, 2012-09:40
Generally prefer the old school charm of early de bethunes versus their more avant garde modern counterparts....though I am being swayed weekly... Do keep me in mind, if you ever wanna sell one of them. Best, Horo

I will, Horo...but

 
By: sanro : April 10th, 2012-16:51
...it is unlikely because the rose gold one is a present from the wife and the white gold one is like its perfect complement. And even for non-believers selling a watch gifted by your couple is a capital sin!!