De Bethune
DB28 Tourbillon in Zirconium
On Black Crocodile Strap with Black Dial
Model #: | DB28T ZIRCONIUM |
Case: | Zirconium |
Case Size: | 42.6mm |
Movement: | Manual |
Dial: | Black |
Bracelet: | Black Crocodile Leather |
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Description
Replacing the traditional spherical moon of the DB28 is a fast-spinning, ultra-lightweight 30-second tourbillon held in place by an openworked bridge. An ardent admirer of traditional watchmaking, Denis Flageollet pays homage to Breguet’s tourbillon with a contemporary take on the whirlwind device. To compensate for kinetic forces on the movement, the cage must be as light as possible and operate at maximum frequency and speed of rotation with weight and inertia kept at a minimum. Made from titanium and silicon and comprised of 63 components, the tourbillon beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour, and the lightweight cage rotates on itself every 30 seconds. With a weight of just 0.18 grams, the cage makes this the lightest tourbillon cage evehe lugs are spring-loaded so that when the strap is secured they pull down and around to hug the wrist, fixing the watch in place so it doesn’t slide around or wiggle.