The watch comes with a De Bethune service invoice from 2024 and a De Bethune plastic travel case.

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De Bethune was founded in 2002 by David Zanetta, an Italian collector, and Denis Flageollet, a fourth-generation watchmaker, who started from scratch to write their own history.

While today's models are boldly avant-garde in design, the company's early models were more traditional and conventional. As early as 2002, 5 models, from DB1 to DB5, were introduced with particularly classic design elements such as Breguet hands, guilloché dial and Roman numerals. A particularly interesting element is the pronounced shape of the ogival lugs, a distinctive feature of all De Bethune cases.

The DB10 model we have here is fully in keeping with this tradition. Made in 2003 in just 21 pieces in both pink and yellow gold, this watch features a 42mm case with slim, classic lines and a silvered guilloché dial creating a sunray effect from the center. The blue-painted Arabic numerals provide a perfect contrast, as do the blued-steel leaf hands for excellent time legibility. This one is part of the first 5 ever made.

Equipped with automatic caliber 2072, this movement features 226 components, a 36-hour power reserve and beats at 21,600 vph.

More details and photos on request.

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