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Great photos!
Congratulations on buying froma great brand! In my opinion one of the most under rated brands out there. They may not sound cheap but to be honest, they are actually amazing value for money for what you get. Kudos to Denis Flageollet!
Agreed, it sounds silly to say...but especially atm, it feels like there's a lot of value with DB
It always makes me happy to read this enthusiastic incoming posts!
Congratulations to you and make sure it gets the wrist time it deserves!
Great photos as well(keep them coming)!
Great photos as well(keep them coming)!
Love reading about the journey and great shots, didn't realize the reflection you get of the hairsping in the silicon balance, so cool! Great points too, De Bethune is one of the most under appreciated indies because you have to experience them irl
What a wonderful watch!
My heartfelt congratulations on this catch. I’ve always found De Bethune utterly fascinating, and I must say – it looks absolutely fantastic on your wrist. Your last photo proves it!
Reading your reflections, I couldn’t help but think of one aspect that often gets overlooked in discussions about the DB28: the way it plays with light. That mirror-polished titanium case, combined with the deep heat-blued tones, creates a constantly shifting presence on the wrist – almost like the watch has moods of its own. It’s something that no macro shot or spec sheet can ever convey, and in my view, one of the reasons why the DB28 has become such a modern icon.
In that sense, it’s not just technically accomplished, but emotionally alive – a quality that, as you rightly point out, so many independents are missing today.
Many congrats again, m2!
Best
Thomas
Reading your reflections, I couldn’t help but think of one aspect that often gets overlooked in discussions about the DB28: the way it plays with light. That mirror-polished titanium case, combined with the deep heat-blued tones, creates a constantly shifting presence on the wrist – almost like the watch has moods of its own. It’s something that no macro shot or spec sheet can ever convey, and in my view, one of the reasons why the DB28 has become such a modern icon.
In that sense, it’s not just technically accomplished, but emotionally alive – a quality that, as you rightly point out, so many independents are missing today.
Many congrats again, m2!
Best
Thomas
Thanks Thomas!
Agreed. DB has done a good job of using finishes to create a watch with incredible light play!