Horological Meandering

I never would dream that I would acquire a 'bling bling' - for fear of looking feminine - but this one is so unusual and subtle that I simply could not resist: I first saw the watch two years ago at the brand's dinner and could not lose the image in my mind.

The DB 25 S Jewelry is 40 mm in diameter and 11 mm in height. What immediately captures the eye is the brand's iconic spherical moon, laid at 12 o'clock with diamonds. The back-drop of the piece I ordered is  a blued-dial depicting the Geneva sky, held in a polished titanium case.

Surrounding the bezel are 44 immaculately mounted blue baguettes.

The color changes when viewed from another angle

The unique-looking movement

A wrist-shot

I just cannot put the watch down, can you?

Sam

I had the chance to wear it several years ago and I found it gorgeous. The dial is stunning and the gems nicely decorates the case. But the 40mm diameter makes the diameter/thickness ratio a bit too low and the watch loses its slender style.

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This message has been edited by foversta on 2015-09-20 01:37:14

but I have a small wrist so the alternative of 44mm (without the diamonds and baguettes) is a no go for me.

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Sam

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Just so happens the DeBethune boutique is next door to the VC boutique in Geneva. That's how I killed another hour after trying on the VC MR perp and that 4072 gem I posted before

The DB boutique is a killer. They have everything in stock. I had a chance in NYC to first see this piece. But the lighting at th AD stunk.

Yep, I am too in love

Sam, enjoy yours. Nicolas, you and I keep dreaming!

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Joe

My own experience is that the strong spot lights in the boutiques usually make the watches more attractive than they actually are, so by the time I take them home.....I start regretting....

Yes, the DB pieces are incredible. Fortunately most of them are too big for my wrist

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Sam 

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It is a nice and bold move but I can't fully understand it for this watch.

I imagine the moon must be really impressive the way it is decorated.

Enjoy it!

Cheers, Mark

It is horology plus a piece of jewelry

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Sam

besides jokes, i love every single Denis Flageollet creature!

Thanks. Bobby (the one on the right), passed away two years ago and we miss him sorely. He is survived by Billy (the one on the left), who is in fact older....

Sam

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i think this DB can afford to look a bit bling. The dark blue dial is so beautiful and a poetic work of art. The bling compliments the overall design very well as stars in the sky, the moon and the sapphires on the side of the case

Definitely a bit of both, and one of my all time favorites -  well, surely not flavor of the month

Sam

Just enough bling to make your eyes sparkle as you admire the simple beauty of the dial around the moon.

Great watch and enjoy it in great health.

Bill

My wife says....what's the point of having diamonds and sapphires if they are not conspicuous and eye-catching? To that, I still cannot find an answer

Whatever, it just feels good to have the watch on my wrist.

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Sam

But diamonds always need to be discreet for guys. Just the right amount of bling. 

what I also learned is - tastes may change....

Sam

Must say I like it a lot!

almost twice as much. I deliberated for a while before making the plunge, and I am happy I did it, with hind sight.

Feels so much better....

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Sam

I have had the chance to try this on several times and agree how stunning it is.  It has been towards the top of my list for a long time, but the non diamond/bagette version.   I also think DB have some of the best straps out there, so soft and beautifully made.

Never paid much attention to it though. Interesting how the brand always favor the pin buckle...

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Sam