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De Bethune — DB16

Also known as: DB16

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Maker / issuer

De Bethune

DB16 is a wristwatch family made by De Bethune. Recorded movements are De Bethune caliber DB2509, with functions including hours, jumping seconds, minutes, date, day and leap year.

The sampled references record case diameters of 43 mm, heights of 13.13 mm and cases in platinum and pink gold. Reference examples: ref. DB16PS2 (DB16 Platinum / Silver; 43.00 mm); ref. DB16RS1 (DB16 Rose Gold / Silver; 43.00 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
3

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Case shape
Round
Case height
13.13 mm
Case materials recorded
Platinum, Pink Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
43 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Jumping Seconds, Minutes, Date, Day, Leap Year, Month, Perpetual Calendar
Movements recorded
De Bethune caliber DB2509

Design

Hands
Breguet
Hour markers
Roman Numerals
Dial colours recorded
Rose, Silver

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
DB16
References sampled
DB16PS2 — DB16 Platinum / Silver · DB16RS1 — DB16 Rose Gold / Silver
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
DB16PS2
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 2 references under this family name; this entry summarises 2 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. WatchBase does not record production years for the references sampled here, so the family's introduction date and production span remain Research Required.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. DB16PS2 — DB16 Platinum / Silver

    De Bethune caliber DB2509; 43.00 mm platinum; Rose dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. DB16RS1 — DB16 Rose Gold / Silver

    De Bethune caliber DB2509; 43.00 mm pink gold; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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