What is the new De Bethune DB25XS Sand Winds?
The DB25xs Sand Winds is a two-hand watch from De Bethune’s DB25 Collection. Its “radiant dial” is inspired by nature. Crafted from titanium, the DB25xs Sand Winds is powered by a sophisticated manual-winding movement.
What are its dial and case features?
Its titanium dial features “random guilloché and natural oxidative heat treatment,” two techniques developed at De Bethune. This results in a yellow surface “featuring a mesmerising hypnotic shimmer evoking the ripples of wind across vast expanses of sand.”
The brown hour and minute hands are crafted from polished titanium. The brown hours and minutes ring (outer dial) is crafted from polished titanium. It features circular titanium hour-markers.
Its case is crafted from polished Grade 5 titanium, measuring 40.6 mm (diameter) * 8.8 mm (thickness). Dial side and titanium caseback feature a sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Water resistant up to 3 ATM or approximately 30 metres. The watch comes with a brown extra-supple alligator leather strap, with alligator lining, fitted with a Grade 5 titanium pin buckle.
Does the movement have advanced technical features?
Yes. It is powered by calibre DB2005, an in-house manual-winding movement that drives the hours and minutes. It measures 30 mm (diameter), comprises 160 parts and 27 jewels, beats at a modern frequency of 4 Hz or 28,800 vph and delivers a power reserve of 6 days or 144 hours.
Movement finishing: The silver plate and triangular-shaped barrel bridge cover feature the brand’s “Côtes De Bethune” motif. Barrels are hand snailed. Steel parts are hand polished and chamfered.
Technical features:
- Self-regulating twin barrel (able to deliver 6 days power reserve). De Bethune Innovation (2004).
- “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).
- The movement features a silicon escape wheel.
- “Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system.” De Bethune Innovation (2005).
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What do we think?
The DB25xs Sand Winds pairs a complex, distinctive and striking titanium dial with a titanium case and sophisticated manual-winding movement. It may display only the hours and minutes, yet it embodies haute horology at an extremely high level for which De Bethune is renowned. A stunning watch from one of the best independent watchmakers in the world, it is sure to find good homes with top notch collectors.
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Additional Details
Name: DB25xs Sand Winds
Reference: DB25VxsTiV2S5
Price: On request. According to word on the street, the price is Swiss Franc (CHF) 70,000.
Not a limited edition but expect limited production.
Please visit debethune.ch to learn more.
