News: An Out Of This World De Bethune – The DB28XP
Meteorite dials aren’t exactly new; brands have been using them since the late 80s. Rolex has them, Omega has them, Piaget has them, Zenith has them…I think you get the point. So, what makes this new De Bethune DB28XP Meteorite so special? Let’s find out.
On full display—within a black 43mm zirconium case—is the meteorite dial. This, however, isn’t your run-of-the-mill meteorite dial—instead, De Bethune has used a new type of meteorite called Muonionalusta. You might also notice that the dial is blue. Being that Muonionalusta is made up of mostly iron and nickel, De Bethune has done what it does best: thermal colouring—this is the process that gives the dial its rich blue colour.
But that’s not all. De Bethune didn’t think all that was challenging enough, so it added a starry sky to the already complex dial. It achieved this effect with individually hand-tapped gold pins, used to mimic the stars in the sky. If for some reason, the meteorite dial—which is naturally unique—wasn’t enough for you, De Bethune will even let you choose the constellation—taking personalisation and uniqueness one step further.
Accompanying this mesmerising dial are gold Arabic numerals, skeletonised arrow hands and a tourbillon. The tourbillon can be seen through a large aperture at 6 and is suspended by a skeletonised bridge that protrudes into the dial giving the complication a somewhat planetary look.
Moving away from the dial, we see the zirconium case—which is very much a De Bethune with its staple floating lugs. The case is actually incredibly similar to that of the DB Kind Of Two Tourbillon—which you can read about here—but instead of being flippable on a horizontal axis, I’m afraid, with this watch, you’re going to have to manually flip over to reveal the rear of the watch.
What view are you greeted with upon doing so? Well, here’s the thing, this watch has a solid case back—bit of a bummer—but beneath that is the Calibre DB2115V7. Running at 28,800 vph, the manually-wound calibre can be enjoyed for 6 days without input from the user—leaving you to enjoy your constellation/tourbillon super-combo.
A constellation of your choosing, combined with a space-age design and a planetary-esque tourbillon; this De Bethune certainly is out of this world—and I can say that literally thanks to the blued Muonionalusta meteorite dial.
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De Bethune DB28XP Meteorite
Case | Zirconium
Dimensions | 43mm Diameter x 7.2mm Height
Dial | Blued Muonionalusta Meteorite
Crystal | Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance | 30m
Movement | Calibre DB2115V7, Manual, Tourbillon
Frequency | 28,800vph
Power Reserve | 6 Days
Strap | Leather Alligator Strap
Functions | Tourbillon
RRP | CHF 120,000
Limited Edition | Yes, 10 Pieces
