CIRCA: 2018
CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold
DIMENSION: 45 mm. x 42.5 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL : Black CROCODILE leather strap
DIAL: Semi-skeletonised, ruthenium-coated bridges ringed by silver-toned finish minutes ring, tourbillon at 6 o’ clock with titanium bridges
FUNCTIONS: Time, power reserve indicator
BUCKLE: 18k white gold pin buckle
WITH: Certificate of Origin confirming the sale of the watch in April 2018, product literature, and leather-bound presentation box

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a black leather strap

This lot has been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lot be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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Lot Essay

The DBS Tourbillon was introduced in 2015 to mark the tenth anniversary of the first ever DBS model (made for the 2005 Only Watch charity auction). It is an extremely rare timepiece, only 10 pieces were made (the present reference is 10/10) and is being offered here with in excellent condition.

The high beat tourbillon is a notable addition this watch. Its design retains some of the features of the original, such as the conical lower lugs, the hinged link between the top strap and the case, and the crown at 12 o’clock. In a sense, the watch is a throwback to the early De Bethune models produced before the appearance of the brand’s trademark floating lugs.

Founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, De Bethune quickly flourished in the watch industry by merging both peerless aesthetic with the latest horological breakthroughs. The deceptively simple elegance of their designs serves well in magnifying the complexity of the materials and processes involved in the creation of their timepieces. As De Bethune crafts an extremely limited amount of timepieces per year, the philosophy of the company has been to create better rather than more, and to draw inspiration from age-old expertise in order to constantly invent the future.