DE BETHUNE, EARLY AND UNUSUAL WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH GUILLOCHÉ DIAL AND 7-DAY POWER RESERVE, REF. DB2WImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 40,320
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USD 12,000 - USD 18,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 11 Jun 2025
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DE BETHUNE, EARLY AND UNUSUAL WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH GUILLOCHÉ DIAL AND 7-DAY POWER RESERVE, REF. DB2W
The De Bethune DB2 is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies the brand's commitment to traditional watchmaking artistry and technical excellence. It features the brand's signature ogival lugs, ensuring both elegance and comfort on the wrist. The refined guilloché dial is complemented by painted blue Roman numerals and blued-steel Breguet-style hands. Unusual and impressive, the movement has a 7-day power reserve and is manual-winding.
De Bethune Founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, De Bethune quickly flourished in the watch industry by merging peerless aesthetics with the latest horological breakthroughs. The deceptively simple elegance of their designs serves to magnify the complexity of the materials and processes involved in the creation of their timepieces. As De Bethune produces an extremely limited number of watches each year, the company’s philosophy has always been to create better rather than more, drawing inspiration from age-old expertise to continually invent the future.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Movement: The movement is running at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch. Dial: The dial and hands show virtually no signs of wear. Case: The case has light to moderate scratches and light nicks, and the gold has aged in some areas. Hallmarks are crisp and defined. Buckle: The buckle has light to moderate scratches, and the gold has aged in some areas.. Hallmarks are crisp and well-defined. Overall Condition: Very good
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We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition.
The watch is sold and delivered with a Christie's branded strap; the original strap is not included in the sale.
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DE BETHUNE, EARLY AND UNUSUAL WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH GUILLOCHÉ DIAL AND 7-DAY POWER RESERVE, REF. DB2WEstimate: USD 12,000 - 18,000
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