You make a point that immediately resonates with me.

Jan 24, 2022,14:07 PM
 

I’ve been fortunate enough to have had many DBs on my wrist, through visiting ADs (not owning), in the last 8 or 10 years.  And not until you said just now that you wanted yours to really embrace and own the sporty vibe did I realize what my hesitation was all along.  I think that summarizes my hesitation for years with the DB28, but as others have stated and you have recognized too this reference (Grandsport) by owning the sportiness really hits the right note.  

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The De Bethune that won me over.

 
 By: BMR : January 23rd, 2022-22:42
It’s certainly not a piece most people think of when they think of De Bethune, but it’s a piece I love so much. The comfort is really unparalleled, and I love the space age design. It even reminds me a bit of Vianney in a way, but most importantly, it alw...  

When I first experienced De Bethune, the pieces struck me with more of a sporty vibe.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-02:22
As such, I wanted mine to truly be in that ethos. I also wanted a piece that had the characteristic floating lugs, so my choice was easy at that time. Since then, my perspective on the pieces has matured more, and while I still think of them as pieces wit... 

Iconic

 
 By: mark1958a : January 23rd, 2022-22:48
In my mind for DeBethune.. Love it

Thank you Mark.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-02:23

That version....

 
 By: InHavenPro : January 23rd, 2022-22:48
is my favorite as well!! It's a hugely unique, original watch. Thanks for the excellent picture! Cheers, Filip

Thank you Filip.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-02:25
You are very kind. Though, I have to say, I can’t ever seem to get a picture that adequately captures the depth it possesses. Will keep trying!

A brilliant piece

 
 By: mj23 : January 23rd, 2022-22:53

Very much appreciated, my friend.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-02:26
I’m really happy they made this one.

Beautiful

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 23rd, 2022-22:54

Thank you Yacomino.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-02:27
A different kind of beauty perhaps, but I agree.

Great point!

 
 By: InHavenPro : January 24th, 2022-02:09

This was a huge part of why I picked it actually. The trifecta, as it were. Haute Horology that can truly go anywhere you might want to take it.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-02:31
Thank you for your comment and kind words Fastwong. We definitely have the same thoughts regarding this line. Cheers.

The orange strap brings some new color to DB

 
 By: brauner : January 24th, 2022-06:24
Very nice watch

I put it on this past summer.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-21:19
It felt perfect for the season, but I liked it so much that I’ve kept it on.

You make a point that immediately resonates with me.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : January 24th, 2022-14:07
I’ve been fortunate enough to have had many DBs on my wrist, through visiting ADs (not owning), in the last 8 or 10 years. And not until you said just now that you wanted yours to really embrace and own the sporty vibe did I realize what my hesitation was... 

It really feels nice to know that I was not alone in my perception and experience with these pieces.

 
 By: BMR : January 24th, 2022-21:26
Especially knowing that these impressions came from someone that spent a good deal of time trying them on and contemplating them. Thank you for sharing this experience and also for your encouragement.