Two Faces, One Watch: De Bethune Introduces the DB Kind of Two Tourbillon DB29
Today, Swiss independent luxury watchmaker De Bethune unveils the latest haute horological addition to its very eclectic catalogue, the DB Kind of Two Tourbillon DB29, which it describes as a watch ?endowed with two faces, two dials, and two identities.? Like other double-dial models, the most famous of which are produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, its two faces feature features starkly different designs.
With the new watch, De Bethune ? which is best known for its unique variations on classic watch categories, skeletonized cases, and an iconoclastic approach to high complications ? establishes its own take on the classic double-dial timekeeper, the history of which dates back centuries to the first double-faced clock tower.
The timepiece’s polished titanium case makes it recognizable at first glance as a De Bethune creation, with its skeletonized floating lugs, 12 o?clock crown, and 42.8-mm x 9.5-mm sizing. On this model, the lugs seem a bit thicker and feature flatter edges than on other De Bethune models, likely as a result of accommodating the increased size of the reversible dial. Speaking of this last feature, along the center line of the case you can see the turning mechanism that allows the user to position the watch on the front or back side of the wrist.
Underneath a sapphire crystal on the front side of the watch is the recognizable De Bethune dial configuration ? one that is both exquisitely modern and also reminiscent of classic haute horol...
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