Product Details
＋This De Bethune DB25* sets itself apart with its understated yet timeless and elegant design. Combining traditional aesthetics with technical mastery, this watch showcases De Bethune's signature techniques in a classic piece.
The watches within the DB25 series are distinguished by their more traditional, understated designs, a significant departure from the futuristic and contemporary style of the pieces in De Bethune’s other collections, such as the DB28. In addition to the understated aesthetics of this series, an array of technical skills is displayed within these watches, from moonphase to perpetual calendar complications.
This particular De Bethune DB25 reference DB25svARS1 is housed within an 18k rose-gold case and has a silvered dial with a sunburst guilloché pattern on the inner sector, separated into twelve equal sections. This subtle yet captivating design draws the eye in a satisfying and characterful way. The Roman numerals are set in black for better legibility, while a railroad track style decoration runs around the edges of the dial, marking the seconds in Arabic numerals. This piece also features flame-blued, stylised hands that remind us of De Bethune’s affinity for futuristic design.
The floating lugs on the case are also made in typical De Bethune style, with a hollowed design, a piece of delicate architecture that emphasises the technical skill involved in the watch’s construction. A patterned crown adds a textured contrast to the smooth and sleek body of the watch. The 40mm case size is amongst the brand's smallest offerings, allowing this piece to remain relatively restrained.
The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 2024.803, which is an in-house movement created by De Bethune themselves. Displayed attractively through a sapphire caseback, the movement is finished to a very high standard, with chamfered edges and delicate striping patterns on parts of the movement.
Closer look
| Brand: | De Bethune |
| Model: | DB25 reference DB25svARS1 |
| Movement: | Automatic winding calibre DB2024.803 |
| Functions: | Hours, minutes |
| Case material: | Rose gold |
| Case diameter: | 40mm |
| Crystal: | Sapphire front and back |
| Strap: | Powder blue nubuck strap from our own collection, Grey alligator strap, Navy blue alligator strap |
| Lug width: | 22mm |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Box & papers: | Box, User manual, Certificate of Origin and Warranty. |
This De Bethune DB25 is in very good condition. Superficial marks can be found on the case, polished bezel and lugs relative to minimal wear. The hallmarks and engravings on the case back are crisp and well defined.
The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
