That is the immediate ancestor. Per De Bethune, the case is 11.7mm thick; I'm not sure about total thickness with the crystal. I've never handled one, but they look lovely in photos. I mentioned the Mido because I was thinking that it, rather than the Lon

Are they necessary? No art objects are. No mechanical watches are necessary these days. But we like them for emotions - beauty, admiration, respect, affiliation, and for this IMHO some tourbillons work really well. I proudly own: PSM Vintage Tourbillon pi

BULOVA DEEP SEA 666FEET CHRONOGRAPHE SERIES circa: 1973 (N3)

The Singer Track 1, De Bethune DB28 MaxiChrono, and Moser Streamliner Flyback are among several common-axis chronographs available right now. Lots of older Lemania-based chronographs use this feature at a more accessible price point. Sinn also has a numbe

I like the way it looks, mechanically it is very interesting. The new resonance is cool but lacks the purity of the original in my opinion. I like the look of the rattrapante. But I had a chance to play with it and it is kind of embarrassingly unrefined m

I was happy to see it back... Fx

I‘ve been in love with De Bethune since I first saw the DBS with its avant-garde design and revolving moon! The DB 28 is the one I hope to someday add to my collection. But they have so many fascinating pieces, it‘s really tough to decide where to start.

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 budge

Very glad to hear DB has left a positive impression on you. Among the pieces you showed, the skybridge was the standout for me. It's dramatic but elegant. That blue is really quite stunning right? Also please do check out the maxichrono when you get a cha