The latest evolution of the De Bethune DB28 Steel Wheels is equipped with a tourbillon movement whose delta-shaped bridge, and two barrel covers, are in sapphire crystal. The timepiece follows the futuristic design of the original, GPHG-Award-winning DB28, with its unusually shaped case, inspired by pocket watches, and patented innovative floating lugs, designed for maximum comfort. Later this month, the DB28 Steel Wheels Sapphire Tourbillon will be among the featured timepieces from 24 brands at WatchTime’s first all-digital event, WatchTime Live.

The DB28 Steel Wheels Sapphire Tourbillon Ref. DB28SWTTIS.

The DB28 Steel Wheels Sapphire Tourbillon stays faithful to the vision of De Bethune’s founder, master watchmaker Denis Flageolet, with its sleek and taut lines and movement infused with the latest technological advances. Among those advances are the signature delta-shaped bridge and barrel covers in sapphire crystal ? blue for the bridge and clear for the barrel covers ? which together create reflections that magnifies the movement’s architecture and allow the eye to peer into its inner heart.
The signature delta-shaped bridge and barrel covers create a reflection that magnifies the movement’s architecture and allow the eye to peer into its inner heart.

The sapphire glass components, cut by laser, fit perfectly with the forms, rises, angles, and the teeth of the bridge and barrel covers; a ring of polished titanium encircles each barr...