De Bethune DB28 Kind of Blue Milky Way
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2016
Maker / issuer
De BethuneThis De Bethune DB28 Kind of Blue Milky Way is a wristwatch identified as the first of an edition of ten. The timepiece is notable for its heat-blued titanium construction, applying the treatment to both the case and the dial.
The dial features gold-engraved motifs representing the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The movement is the manual-winding caliber DB 2115, which consists of 299 components and provides a six-day power reserve. This energy is managed by two self-regulating spring barrels, visible at the periphery of the dial. Additional technical components include a balance wheel constructed from titanium and white gold, and a spherical moon phase indicator made from palladium positioned at the six o'clock mark.
The case design incorporates the signature floating lugs associated with the De Bethune DB28 series. The watch is worn on a black strap.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Maker
- De Bethune
- Caliber
- DB 2115
- Edition
- Number 1 of 10
- Reference
- DB28S MW
- Case Material
- Heat-blued titanium
- Power Reserve
- 6 days
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Maker / attribution
- De Bethune
- Moon Phase Material
- Palladium
Design
- Visible features
- • Spherical moon phase display at the 6 o'clock position • Floating lug case construction in heat-blued titanium • Balance wheel assembly visible on the dial side • Gold-toned hands and hourly markers against the blue titanium surface
- Case and Dial Construction
- The De Bethune DB28 Kind of Blue Milky Way is constructed entirely from heat-blued titanium, a material treatment that gives the case and dial its characteristic blue coloration. This specific model is identified as the first of a limited series of ten units worldwide. The dial layout includes a gold-engraved design representing the Milky Way galaxy. Integrated into the dial architecture are the spherical palladium moon phase display, a power reserve indicator, and the balance wheel assembly, which is crafted from titanium and white gold.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is identified as serial number 1 of the 10-piece production run. The provided information is based on the seller's documentation and secondary sources; no independent authentication or technical inspection has been performed by the cataloguing entity. Technical status, historical service records, or specific operational condition details are not provided in the source documentation. Any inquiry regarding the current mechanical health of the timepiece would require direct verification.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The watch is powered by the mechanical caliber DB 2115, a movement comprising 299 individual components. The caliber is designed to provide a six-day power reserve, supported by two self-regulating mainspring barrels. These barrels are positioned for visibility at the edge of the dial. The DB28 architecture is distinguished by the use of floating lugs, which allow the case to conform to the wearer's wrist. The movement also features a balance wheel made from a combination of titanium and white gold.
Identification
- Reference
- DB28S MW
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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