Description

The DBD Digitale was first introduced back in 2006 in a highly limited quantity, available in white and rose gold. With a case shaped somewhat like a horseshoe and a dial with digital displays reminiscent of pocket watches created during the Art Deco era, it was a major departure from anything ever produced by the brand, and its uniqueness still endures today.

The escape wheel, the fastest rotating wheel in the going train, is made of silicon, which has a low density and a perfect surface state, allowing it to operate with little energy and friction. It is paired with a high-performance balance wheel made of blued titanium, operating at a frequency of 4Hz.

It is also fitted with white gold regulating weights around its periphery, providing adequate oscillating inertia. By using low-density titanium, the weight of the balance wheel is kept in check, achieving an optimal mass-inertia ratio. Its hairspring has a uniquely flat and wide terminal curve which reduces its height while enhancing concentricity.

A rounded, mirror-polished balance bridge secures the balance, and is flanked by De Bethune’s patented triple pare-chute shock absorber. It consists of an additional pair of springs that complement the conventional Incabloc shock protection for the balance staff, hence the triple moniker.