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» BASELWORLD 2011 Preview: DE BETHUNE Regulateur Tourbillon DB25T
De Bethune's Tourbillon Regulator is clearly in a class of its own, a "living" creation, a symbol of classic watchmaking at its finest, with an embossed non-treated sterling silver dial and, at its centre, a depiction of the celestial vault bespangled with stars chased on blued titanium[…] … The power reserve at 12 o'clock, the hour, minute and jumping seconds at the centre, as well as the master watchmaker's movement with its tourbillon visible on the back, were all designed to meet the requisites of a wristwatch[…]
» Evolution of the wonderful world of watchmaking
It took more than two and a half years of development for the DE BETHUNE Manufacture to present the final version of its silicon / titanium tourbillon, the lightest tourbillon in the world with a remarkable frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour[…] … This tourbillion differs from others in its design, since it has been adapted and calculated for a wristwatch, as opposed to existing tourbillons which are smaller versions of those used in pocket watches[…] … So it was necessary to design a tourbillon with the highest frequency and rotational speed combined with the smallest amount of weight and the highest level of inertia[…] … After thinking about these requirements, what emerged from the DE BETHUNE research and development workshops was a tourbillon created in silicon and titanium with a form that is more reminiscent of the exo‐skeleton of an insect than of a escapement from mechanical watch[…] … The structure of the cage is made of silicon and titanium, not with the traditional pillars which are too heavy and bulky, but with a U and S‐shaped frame, which also serves as the seconds hand for maximum lightness[…] … The escape wheel, the centre of the balance and the pallet cock are also made of silicon[…] … To give more detailed figures, the lightest part weighs less than 0[…] … The second version uses the patented DE BETHUNE titanium / platinum balance which is a source of inspiration for many of the brand’s developments[…] … The dial is made of titanium with a microlight effect, produced by high‐precision milling and then sanded before finally being blued in an oven at a temperature of more than 750 °C[…] … This tourbillon has been designed and created with the aim of playing a part in the evolution of the wonderful world of watchmaking[…]
» The DE BETHUNE adjustment at the heart of the movement: DBW1
After fascinating devotees of watch making during the year 2008 by unveiling Dream Watch One, a unique piece in pursuit of perfect horological harmony[…] … Now the DE BETHUNE is giving watch aficionados the opportunity to acquire this exceptional timepiece[…] … Always seeking to improve the accuracy of their timepieces, Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta have therefore created a watch which enables every owner easily to adjust it to achieve an exceptional degree of accuracy[…] … This represents a particular relationship with a timepiece, which enables it to be better understood, to be controlled better and to be made more personal[…] … A few weeks will certainly be needed before perfect adjustment of the watch is achieved, but from then on there will be a complete symbiosis between the owner and the watch[…] … The simple oscillator of the mechanical calibre DB2016, wholly designed within the Manufacture, is a genuine achievement in the world of watch making[…] … The balance spring of the escapement is not visible; it is concealed within an annular balance consisting of a central silicon disc surrounded by a thin ring of polished platinum which can be seen through the dial[…] … In a play of various finishes, the rhodium‐plated and steel dial has matt, burnished and polished aspects, giving a continuous effect of light and shade[…]