In a move towards greater classicism, DeWitt’s emblematic imperial columns, the brand’s veritable signature, have become more discreet in its new Twenty-8-Eight collection; the pink gold case is also finer than in the past. A truly harmonious creation that reveals a magnificent flambé zone and delicate radiating pattern under its velvety black dial. With DeWitt, tradition is never far away: the Twenty-8-Eight pays tribute to the 28 Floréal, the day on which the Senate of Republican France proclaimed Napoleon Bonaparte – Jérôme DeWitt’s illustrious ancestor – as “Emperor of the French people”. It can hardly be a coincidence that the Twenty-8-Eight was designed on … 28 August! Limited edition of 500.
SPECIFICATIONS
CASE
18K pink gold, 43 mm
DeWitt imperial columns sculptured on the middle
18K pink gold crown with blackened titanium ring displaying the “W” signature
Sapphire crystal front and back
Water-resistant to 30 m
DIAL
Black velvet colour
Applique circle, flambé motif at centre, fine radiating pattern on exterior
4 large Roman numerals and hourmarkers in 18K pink gold
MOVEMENT
Automatic, DWT8AU (ETA2892) calibre, 28,800 vib/h, 21 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds
BRACELET/STRAP
Matt black alligator with 18K pink gold buckle