De Bethune

At the beginning of this year, for the SIHH 2018 watch salon, De Bethune introduced a new variation of its well-known DB28 model – the DB28 Steel Wheels. This extraordinary men’s timepiece has been preselected as one of the finalists of this year’s Grand Prix d'Horlogerie Geneve (GPHG) in the Men’s watch category. This modern, highly technical and amazingly finished timepiece is keeping up with the DB28’s recognizable DNA, while providing a new artistic expression in décor of its in-house movement. The core of the watch, including its emblem...

The house of De Bethune introduces its latest creation, a breathtakingly beautiful DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Meteorite, whose dial is made from a genuine piece of the universe that fell on Earth five thousand years ago. A mysterious meteorite, made from an alloy of iron and nickel, sourced from the meteor graveyards of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, adorns the new De Bethune creation. And what else would a meteorite dial better represent than an image of the night engulfed faraway galaxy. The dial of the DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Mete...

The house of De Bethune introduces the gorgeous new timepiece that captures the dazzling beauty of the heavens above on a heat blue titanium dial. This time, De Bethune has found inspiration in the enigmatic immensity of the Milky Way. The vast galaxy, which appears as a band of light seen in the nocturnal sky, is formed from stars, but De Bethune Manufacture's craftsmen have managed to encapsulate its essence in gold and glass. The dial of this magnificent timepiece is crafted from blued and polished titanium. The mystical blue mirror is cr...

Same as many of its creations, the DB25 Quetzalcoatl, which was unveiled for BaselWorld 2015, is inspired by mythical creatures from many different cultures worldwide. This time, the watchmakers of the manufacture De Bethune revisit a Mesoamerican legend of the feathered serpent. The name itself describes the large, precious green feathers of the sacred quetzal bird, a powerful symbol of Mesoamerican culture which, in conjunction with the evening star, was considered to govern the cycle of time, from dawn to dusk. The deity was part of a triad...

The fresh new rendition of the DB27 was issued on the occasion of the De Bethune Princely Polo Cup held in Vaduz on August 29th and 30th. The famous De Bethune model now comes in a special Polo Edition, which is exclusively developed for polo players. The DB27 D is a highly shock resistant watch, fitted to withstand the most serious impacts and shocks, while sustaining on the wrist of the rider. The case is made of machined hardened steel, which is further fortified with extra-hard 5000 Vickers treatment. The 43 mm wide round case accommodat...

The famous independent watch manufacture, De Bethune, renews its support for the Only Watch charity auction. The young, fine-watchmaking brand is presenting an exceptional, one-off version of its high-tech DBS model. The unique rendition of the DBS celebrates 10th anniversary of this exceptional model of innovative design. In 2005, the DBS set on foot of what has now become one of the most respected Research and Development laboratories of the watch industry. This year, it returns as one-of-a kind model that repeats some of the emblematic desi...

This collection is inspired by the bronze zodiac animal heads which once adorned the fountain in the famous Old Summer Place (Yuanming Yuan) outside the Bejing in China. The fountain was created somewhere in 18th century, by French and Italian Jesuits and Chinese artisans. Made for Qianlong Emperor of China, it was actually a clepsydra, or a water clock. Every day at noon water would have sprouted from the mouths of the 12 zodiac animals, to tell the current time. The Qianlong emperor was so captivated by water fountains, mazes and European-sty...

De Bethune designed a limited edition of 12 exemplars dedicated to the mystery of Mayan calendar - Ninth Mayan Underworld. Master-crafters from De Bethune have offered their own interpretation of world-changing events, by which 2012 symbolizes the arrival of a new world, the beginning of an era in which our planet and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual alteration. The new De Bethune Ninth Mayan Underworld watch is strongly inspired by ceramics and stones sculpted by the Mayan scribes. It features dial made of pure g...

The international jury, composed of watchmaking professionals, awarded the eleven prizes to best watchmaking creations in various categories. The winner of the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, officially the watch of the year 2011, is the amazing DB28 model by De Bethune. Here is a complete list of laureates: - “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix: De Bethune, DB28 - Best Ladies’ Watch Prize: Boucheron, Crazy Jungle Hathi - Best Men’s Watch Prize: Hermès, Arceau Le Temps Suspendu - Best Design Watch Prize: Urwerk, UR-110 - Best Jewellery and Artistic...

De Bethune is a contemporary watchmaking company based on an unconventional idea of traditional watchmaking. This company, born in 2002, is famous for their technological innovations, brilliant mechanisms, and amazingly beautiful designs. Some time ago, the brand launched a luxurious alligator-skin DBM iPhone case fitted with a stylish mechanical pocket watch. This was their first attempt to breathe a new life into once all-pervading extravagant masculine jewelry, by adding a touch of classic to gentlemen’s tech-companions. Now De Bethune retur...