Independents

De Bethune's watches have fascinated me for a long time, but for various reasons I had been unable to personally handle any of their pieces. Since I’m in Geneva, I decided to go by their boutique on La Place Longemalle. Store manager Kevin Bega was an exc...  

I love DeBethune. The blue hues always captivate me and the perpetual calendar with the spherical moonphase is just magnificent.

Let me say first that your pictures are amazing, very bright and sharp. M. Bega is indeed a really nice DB ambassador. Thanks for sharing Ed. Mark PS: the DB25 pics is of the 40 mm version (PR integrated in the Hour ring and different hour hand base), not...  

I can't correct it now but if any moderators can, I'd appreciate it. Also, the firs photo is not the back of the sky bridge but rather the DB28T I believe. This was 3 weeks ago and my memory is a bit hazy. Glad you like the photos!

in first photo i s the DB25 Imperial Fountain.

It is great that you could have such a nice journey into the capitol of watches! Thanks, Ed! Ken

and great clear pictures Ed! I have been to the boutique and agree they hold many fabulous pieces. Thanks for sharing, Andrew

Your neat pictures clearly show the diversity and the creativity of De Bethune. Thanks! Fx

with the old school case and torpedo lugs, beautiful dial, wonderful finishing, practical complication - the QP, impractical complication - tourbillon in a unusual locations, material science - tourbillon made from silicon and titanium, whimsical moon orb...