The new De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Sky
The De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Sky represents an evolution in the brand's prestigious DB25 line, merging the complexity of a perpetual calendar with a stunning celestial dial. Crafted from polished grade 5 titanium, the watch maintains a compact 40mm size and 11.3mm height, featuring integrated hollowed lugs for comfort. The intricately designed dial showcases a blued titanium sky adorned with hand-fitted white gold stars, complemented by a Milky Way made from laser-micromilled 24-carat gold leaf. The watch boasts a range of functionalities, including a date display, moon phase, and leap year indicator, all elegantly presented with mirror-polished yellow gold hands. Powered by the hand-wound DB2005 calibre, the watch comprises 339 components and offers a five-day power reserve. It incorporates advanced features such as a self-regulating twin barrel, a titanium balance wheel, and a patented spherical moon mechanism that is accurate to one lunar day every 122 years. Each piece is meticulously assembled and finished by hand, with production limited to small annual batches. The DB25 Perpetual Sky retails for CHF 125,000, excluding taxes, and is complemented by a supple alligator strap and polished titanium buckle, making it a truly exclusive timepiece for discerning collectors.
