creation that transcends mere elegance, this exceptional piece draws inspiration from the profound symbolism of the colour green, a hue rich with meaning in the extensive history and culture of the Middle East. True to its essence, De Bethune introduces the DBD Evergreen. It signifies the culmination of an ongoing pursuit where beauty converges with virtuosity. The piece’s simplicity hints at the intricacy of its craftsmanship.

Introducing a manually wound triple linear calendar with digital time display, the first DBD launched in 2006 offered a unique interpretation of the timepiece, marking a significant milestone in the world of horology. De Bethune produced thirty-nine DBD models, available in rose gold or white gold.

The lightweight case of the DBD, crafted in polished grade 5 titanium, underscores the modern and futuristic character of the timepiece. Featuring a crown at 12 o’clock and adorned with ogive-shaped lugs, the watch is decorated with Côtes de Genève on its green dial, revealing a subtle interplay of light in perfect harmony with the wrist movements of its owner.

Since its inception, the Auberson-based manufacture has drawn inspiration from the exquisite horology of the 18th century. Admiring and respecting the ingenuity of the mechanisms, its founder, Denis Flageollet, constantly seeks to honour the art of watchmaking.

Visible through art-deco-style apertures, five discs linearly display the day, date, and month at twelve o’clock, while jumping hours and scrolling minutes face each other in the lower half of the dial.

Beyond its impressive movement, the most significant innovation of the DBD is the introduction of the Geneva Stripes motif on the dial. In 2006, it was the first time in the world that a watch brand introduced this type of decoration on a dial.

Thanks to its double anti-reflective treatment on the sapphire crystal, the inner workings of the watch unveil an exceptional craftsmanship benefiting from De Bethune’s latest technologies. Powered by the mechanical caliber DB2044, a manually wound manufacture movement vibrating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the DBD Evergreen is equipped with the latest titanium balance wheel with grey gold inserts, as well as the triple parachute system.

In a limited edition, with only 20 numbered and engraved pieces on the back, the DBD Evergreen will be delivered with a two-tone beige and green textile strap matching the dial, as well as an extra-supple black alligator strap.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reference: DBDRE
Functions: Digitally displayed jumping hours, minutes – calendar indicating days, date and months
Movement: DB2044
Type: Mechanical manual-winding calibre
Adjustment:
- Winding and setting the time by means of the crown (2 positions)
- Setting the day, date and month by 3 correctors

Number of parts: 39
Jewelling: 29 jewels
Diameter: 30 mm
Power reserve: 5 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel De Bethune Innovation (2004)

Specificities:
- 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) Silicon escape wheel
- Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system De Bethune Innovation (2005)

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour

Adornment:
- Chamfered and polished silver plate cover
- Barrel bridge cover adorned with “Côtes De Bethune”
- Hand-snailed barrels
- Hand-polished, chamfered steel parts

Display:
- Jumping hour window at 6 o’clock
- Analogical minute indicator on rotating disc Day, date and month jumping window

Dial:
- Green dial with “Côtes de Genève”
- Hour, minute, day, date and month discs in white, black relief

Case:
- Material: Polished grade 5 titanium
- Diameter: 42. 6 mm
- Thickness: 9,4 mm
- Lugs: cone-shaped lugs

Crystal:
In sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating

Case back:
- Open case back in grade 5 titanium
- Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness) with double anti-reflective coating

Water-resistance: 3 ATM

Strap: Extra-supple alligator skin, lining in alligator

Buckle: Pin buckle in grade 5 titanium