Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 444

?3D Moon Phase? De Bethune, ?Perpetual Calendar Revolving Moon Phase?, No 002, Ref. DB15PT, made in 2005. Very fine and unusual, water-resistant, astronomic, platinum gentleman?s wristwatch with three-dimensional moon and perpetual calendar, with an 18K white gold buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

HKD 460,000 - 600,000

USD 50,000 - 64,000

Sold: HKD 283,200

C. Three-body, solid, polished, ogival lugs, transparent case back secured by screws, sapphire crystal. D. Silvered with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, three-dimensional moon phase in platinum. Blued steel ?Feuille? hands. M. Handwound, rhodium plated, ?fausses- cotes? decoration, 100-hour power reserve, special titanium balance with platinum ogival weights, shock absorber, patented free-sprung self-compensating flat balance spring. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

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De Bethune Arelative newcomer to the world of Haute Horlogerie, over the last 15 years De Bethune?s watchmakers have designed and manufactured approximately 120 horological masterpieces, making them one of the most exclusive brands on the market today. Since its foundation, the De Bethune manufacture has distinguished itself by its remarkable ability to create mechanical timepieces using the most up-to-date technologies. De Bethune has demonstrated other talents as well, such as its capacity to integrate contemporary esthetics.