Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...

New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 40

3-Dimensional Moon Phase De Bethune, ?DB15 - Perpetual Calendar Revolving Moon Phase?, No. 003, Ref. DB15WT. Made in 2004. Very fine and rare, large and unusual, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with platinum and titanium balance, perpetual calendar with 3-dimensional spherical revolving moon phase, leap year indication and 18K white gold De Bethune buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and instruction booklet.

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 38,400

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, ogival lugs, transparent case back secured by 7 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with blue painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary date ring, apertures for the days of the week, the month, 3-dimensional blued steel and platinum moon phase and leap year. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal.13??? with 100-hour power reserve, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, patented special 3-spoke titanium balance with platinum ogival weights, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung flat balance spring. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image
Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

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.