Denis Flageollet, the watchmaker and creator behind De Bethune, is known as one of the most brilliant watchmakers of his generation, in particular for his technical developments. The new collection features his love and talent for Asian Art. Inspired by the take on the DB27, paying tribute to Japanese Tsubas, which is the hand guard of a Japanese sword. They are finely decorated with precise details and quality. Measuring 43mm in diameter, the case of the Maestri’Art I is fashioned out of a dark alloy forged by Denis Flageollet himself.
The hours and minutes can be found on the micro-dial in the center of the watch. Inside is the automatic calibre AutoV2, featuring the brand’s titanium balance wheel with gold inserts, a De Bethune balance spring with a flat terminal curve and a steel escape wheel.
The De Bethune Maestri’Art 2 is a version in blued grade 5 titanium, engraved and enhanced with gold particles. The gold on blue details look very surreal and fantastic. This dial symbolizes the carp which is the main picture of this timepiece.
The hours and minutes are indicated on 12 diamond indices. Turning the watch over the exhibition caseback offers an unimpeded view of the superb hand-wound calibre DB205 boasting 6 days of power reserve and the brand’s traditional immaculate finishing.
Both watches are worn on alligator straps with alligator lining and a pin buckle. Price is set at CHF 135,000 and CHF 110,000.
