De Bethune

Dream Watch 5.2

Ref: DW5AS1 - Black

Price available upon request

Understanding historical principles and the works of the Great Masters serves to build contemporary creations and to establish aesthetic codes aimed at perpetuating the timeless nature of watchmaking. Tomorrow's watchmaking is the object of daily study and thought for the two Co-founders, who interpret it through all the entire range of horological creations of De Bethune. The Dream Watch Collection is at once the most extreme and the most accomplished embodiment of this creative folly. Whether it stems from the past, is expressed in the present or foreshadows the future, the beauty in art is truly eternal. The dream watch 5.2 aims to nurture this aesthetic ambition thanks to its design codes and the means borrows from the field of horology favoured by the brand founders. This model positioned on the frontiers of an eclectic watchmaking scene is indeed not necessarily defined as a watch, since its horological attributes - however innovative and high-tech - do not constitute the primary interest of this creation. An authentic wrist sculpture, Dream Watch 5.2 derives its unusual shape from its predecessors, from the bridge of Dream Watch 1 through to the case of Dream Watch 4: it encapsulates an ongoing work of research on shapes, materials and colours. In step with successive creations, the design has been pared down to a cambered delta-shaped motif representing the major element of the collection's aesthetic and more generally that of De Bethune watches. Taut lines and distinctive depth effects: Dream Watch 5.2 owes its avant-garde character to aesthetic codes relating to space, movement and speed. Its soft curves, together with the silky cambered shape of the case adorned with a perfectly executed polished, endow it with timeless elegance, while a cabochon-cut ruby gently adorning the crown sets the perfect finishing touch. The miniaturization of the mechanism demonstrates a clear-cut determination to give pride of place to design - as admirably demonstrated by the diminutive space allotted to the display of the hours, minutes and moon-phase functions. This aesthetically oriented approach deliberately and effectively diverts the meaning of conventional horological terms as well as the rational comprehension of the object. On demand only.

Specifications
  • Product Type

    Watches

  • Case

    See Description

  • Diameter

    47mm, 58mm

  • Dial

    Titanium

  • Functions

    Hours, Minutes, Moonphases

  • Movement

    Hand-Wound

  • Bracelet/Strap

    Alligator

  • Water Resistance
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Brand Heritage

De Bethune Watch Brand History

De Bethune Watch Brand History

De Bethune is an independent Swiss watch manufacturer located at L’Auberson, in the Jura mountain pastures of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Here, some 30 employees, including watchmakers, engineers, developer-designers, micromechanical engineers, polishers and decorators focus firmly on the research and development of technical and aesthetic innovations in the spirit of the great 18th century master watchmakers. The brand designs, develops and produces all its timepieces within its own Manufacture. Since its foundation, De Bethune has developed no fewer than 27 calibres, presented some 30 world premieres and registered a large number of patents as well as producing 150 one-off pieces to meet the expectations of the most discerning collectors.

De Bethune has received the highest distinctions awarded by the watch industry all over the world, including the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix for the best watch of the year. Today, Denis Flageollet, co-founder of the brand and master watchmaker, together with CEO Pierre Jacques, are spearheading the future of the company. The pure style, clean lines and delicacy of the cases represent the inimitable hallmark of De Bethune creations. De Bethune’s timepieces can be seen worldwide in our 25 exclusive points of sale and in our showroom in the heart of Geneva’s old city, in a refined, yet welcoming, contemporary setting that wholly embodies the spirit of De Bethune.