DB28XS Steel Wheels

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A timepiece that transcends the concept of simple miniaturization. Behind the reduced dimensions of the DB28XS Steel Wheels lies a design of remarkable uniqueness, where every detail goes far beyond its compact size and functionality. Overview: Functions: Hours, Minutes. Watch: Case · Material: Polished grade 5 titanium; Case · Diameter: 38,7 mm; Case · Thickness: 8 mm; Case · Lugs: Polished grade 5 titanium floating lugs – De Bethune Patent (2006); Case · Crystal: Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating; Case · Open back: Screwed case back in polished grade 5 titanium opened on a linear power reserve indicator with microlight decoration Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating; Display · Dial: Circular satin-finish titanium hours and minutes ring with polished blued titanium hour-markers Titanium barrel bridge with microlight decoration and sandblasted and polished chamfered contours Polished titanium dial base; Display · Hands: Polished blued titanium hands. Calibre: TYPE: Mechanical manual-winding calibre; POWER RESERVE: 6 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel, De Bethune Innovation (2004); Number of parts: 241; Jewelling: 36 jewels; Diameter: 30 mm; Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour; Adornment: Hand-crafted finishing and decoration; Technical features: Titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts, optimised for temperature differences and air penetration , De Bethune Patent (2016) • “De Bethune” balance-spring with flat terminal curve, De Bethune Patent (2006) • Silicon escape wheel • Triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system, De Bethune Innovation (2005).