De Bethune DB25XS Sand Winds

Nature as a source of inspiration, titanium as the epitome of excellence : De Bethune unveils the DB25xs Sand Winds.

A radiant dial

The titanium dial of the DB25xs Sand Winds combines two exclusive finishing techniques developed by the Manufacture : random guilloché and natural oxidative heat treatment. Together, they create a yellow surface featuring a mesmerising hypnotic shimmer evoking the ripples of wind across vast expanses of sand.

Its vibrant colour makes a perfect match with the warm tones of the polished yellow titanium hands and hour-markers as well as the subtle gleam of the white gold inserts.

Design and comfort

The DB25xs Sand Winds features the signature round case of the DB25 series, featuring slender lines and hollowed-out, tapered lugs designed to provide a comfortable fit on the wrist. Crafted from grade 5 titanium and hand-polished, it combines a 40 mm diameter with exceptional lightness, ensuring a comfortable feel on all wrist types.

A modern, refined calibre

Fitted with a sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating on both sides, the caseback reveals the excellence of a movement finely adorned with Côtes De Bethune and polished blued titanium. Mechanical hand-wound Calibre DB2005 beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour incorporates the Manufacture's latest innovations : a titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, a balance-spring with flat terminal curve, a triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system and a silicon wheel. Its self-regulating twin barrel ensures a constant six-day power reserve.

The DB25xs Sand Winds is paired with an exceptionally supple lined brown alligator leather strap and a matching polished titanium pin buckle.

Technical specifications

De Bethune DB25XS Starry Varius Sand Winds

Reference: DB25VxsTiV2S5

Case

• Material: Polished grade 5 titanium
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Thickness: 8.8 mm
• Lugs: Integrated, hollowed lugs
• Glass: Sapphire crystal with double antireflective coating
• Case back: Open case back in polished grade 5 titanium
• Sapphire crystal with double antireflective coating
• Water-resistance to 3 ATM

Dial and hands

• Random guilloché yellow titanium dial with white gold inserts
• Yellow titanium hours and minutes ring with brown polished titanium hour markers
• Hands in hand-polished brown titanium

Movement

• Calibre DB2005
• Mechanical manual-winding calibre
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Number of parts: 160
• Number of jewels: 27
• 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Power reserve of 6 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel De Bethune Innovation (2004)

Specificities

• Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimised for temperature differences and air penetration De Bethune Patent (2016)
• "De Bethune" balance-spring with flat terminal curve De Bethune Patent (2006)
• Silicon escape wheel
• Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system De Bethune Innovation (2005)

Finishes

• Silver plate and barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune”
• Hand-snailed barrels
• Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts

Functions/Indications

• Hours and minutes

Strap and buckle

• Extra-supple alligator leather, alligator lining
• Buckle: Pin buckle in grade 5 titanium

MSRP: CHF 70'000 (excl. taxes)

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