I’m not an owner, but I think many of De Bethune’s watches are beautiful and modern. Some are not to my taste, but I think they’ve hit their stride with the articulating lugs. The DB28 is the signature and the one I might choose myself.
With a large budget, I’d seriously consider the new DB21RE Maxichrono Reediton. The new dial is a significant improvement, one of those busy dials that looks pleasing to the eye. Very impressive technically too. Did not even know of its existence until your post encouraged me to visit their site.