$38,400
3-Dimensional Moon Phase De Bethune, “DB15 - Perpetual Calendar Revolving Moon Phase”, No. 003, Ref. DB15WT. Made in 2004. Very fine and rare, large and unusual, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with platinum and titanium balance, perpetual calendar with 3-dimensional spherical revolving moon phase, leap year indication and 18K white gold De Bethune buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and instruction booklet. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, ogival lugs, transparent case back secured by 7 screws, sapphire crystals. Satiné silver with blue painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary date ring, apertures for the days of the week, the month, 3-dimensional blued steel and platinum moon phase and leap year. Blued steel feuille hands. Cal.13’’’ with 100-hour power reserve, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, patented special 3-spoke titanium balance with platinum ogival weights, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung flat balance spring. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Notes De Bethune Arelative newcomer to the world of Haute Horlogerie, over the last 15 years De Bethune’s watchmakers have designed and manufactured approximately 120 horological masterpieces, making them one of the most exclusive brands on the market today. Since its foundation, the De Bethune manufacture has distinguished itself by its remarkable ability to create mechanical timepieces using the most up-to-date technologies. De B
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-06-18
