DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3
DB25TWS3V3

De Bethune

DB 25 Zodiac Tourbillon in White Gold

on Black Leather Strap with White, Blue, and Gold Zodiac Dial

Model #: DB25TWS3V3
Case Material: 18KT White Gold
Case Size: 44mm
Movement: Manual
Dial: White, Blue, and Gold with Zodiac Symbols
Bracelet: Black Leather
Retail Price: $300,000

Condition: This watch is in Like New Condition.* Complete with Box and Papers.

$ 235,000

* We have graded this watch to be 98% - there are No visible scratches

Description

The artistic approach and vision of David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet are grounded on the solid foundations of technical knowledge, well-mastered expertise and a culture nurtured by several centuries of history and enriched with all kinds of beauty.
The 44mm round case in white gold of the DB25 and its openworked lugs frame a polished and blued titanium sky, inlaid with solid white gold stars and adorned with hand-engravings - by artist Michèle Rothen - on solid gold and representing the 12 zodiac signs.
The radiance instilled by the silver-toned guilloché decoration radiating from the dial centre contributes to the multiple shimmering light effects on the grained rings, and on the openworked polished yellow gold hands.
The technical nature and the high frequency of the hand-wound DB2109 mechanism driving the jumping seconds display makes a striking contrast with the delicacy with which this large blue hand finely points to every second. De Bethune wished to revive the traditions of the golden age of horology by infusing this movement with the soul and the majesty of the great historical regulator clocks. “Jumping seconds” was a natural choice to impart a noble cadence to the passing of time. The components are pared down to essentials and feature simplicity where required and complexity where necessary.
A deltoid-shaped bridge adorned with the “Côtes De Bethune” motif supports the central seconds hand, while a double lever with four pallets drives the double gold wheel of this “jumping seconds”. The latter performs an impressive mechanical ballet rendered technically feasible by new technologies.