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DE BETHUNE REF. DB17RT N.004 IN PINK GOLD - From 2004
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DE BETHUNE REF. DB17RT N.004 IN PINK GOLD - From 2004
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Estimation 60 000 € - 90 000 €
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DE BETHUNE REF. DB17RT N.004 IN PINK GOLD - From 2004
Reference N° DB17RT
Serial N° 004 173-2004
Year: 2004
Material: 18K yellow gold
Weight: 111g
Dimensions: 42mm
Calibre: Manual
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet: Leather with 18k buckle
The De Bethune DB17RT stands among the earliest and most historically important creations of the independent manufacture founded by Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta. Produced during the brand's formative years, the reference belongs to the first generation of De Bethune wristwatches and embodies the philosophy that would later establish the maison as one of the most respected names in contemporary haute horlogerie.
Bearing the production date of 17 March 2004 and numbered 004, the present watch is an exceptionally early example from a series manufactured in extremely limited quantities. Housed in a pink gold case, the DB17RT combines classical proportions with the technical innovation that distinguished De Bethune from its inception. The model features the brand's celebrated astronomical moon-phase display, a complication that would become one of its defining signatures, presented within a dial of remarkable purity and legibility.
At its heart beats De Bethune's in-house calibre DB2004, developed during a pivotal period in the company's history and showcasing the manufacture's commitment to both chronometric performance and mechanical refinement. The movements incorporate several of the technical solutions that would later evolve into hallmarks of the brand's research-driven approach to watchmaking.
The DB17RT occupies a special place within the early De Bethune catalogue. Produced before the brand achieved wider international recognition, these first-generation references were crafted for a small circle of connoisseurs and collectors, resulting in a level of rarity seldom encountered today. Combining historical significance, exceptional scarcity and the timeless elegance of De Bethune's early design language, the present example represents a remarkable opportunity to acquire one of the manufacture's foundational creations.
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