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DE BETHUNE DBDW. S5 ‘DBD Digitale’
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DE BETHUNE DBDW. S5 ‘DBD Digitale’
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Estimate €30,000 - €50,000
Voluntary lot
Description
DE BETHUNE DBDW. S5 ‘DBD Digitale’
No. 005
Circa 2008
18k white gold (750) wristwatch with jumping hours and minute window, triple calendar and moon phase on the case back
Case: round, polished metal, characteristic De Bethune design with lugs, integrated crown between two protective elements, solid caseback featuring a starry sky motif and a moon phase display in the centre, adjustment buttons on the case middle, signed
Dial: anthracite grey with a fine vertical fluted pattern, featuring window displays for the calendar showing the day of the week, date and month, jumping hours and minutes in a window, signed
Movement: mechanical, signed
Buckle: gold pin buckle, signed
Diameter: 43 mm
Gross weight: 132.65 g.
Includes: a certificate dated 02.06.2008 bearing the stamp of the Parisian retailer Chronopassion, watch box and outer box, instruction manual.
Provenance: Collection of a Parisian collector.
An 18k white gold manual-winding wristwatch with a gold signed buckle. Comes with a certificate dated 02.06.2008 and stamped by the Parisian retailer Chronopassion, box and outer packaging, and instruction manual. From the collection of a Parisian collector.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. A few minor scratches from normal wear. Few signs of wear. A small scratch visible between the lugs at 6 o’clock. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the watch remains subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
*We advise potential buyers that straps made from the hides of protected species are displayed but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these straps in the event of importation.
CONDITION REPORT:
The movement was operational at the time of cataloguing. Minor surface scratches consistent with light wear. Overall, very few signs of use. A small scratch is visible between the lugs at 6 o’clock. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty is provided regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant models. Prospective buyers are advised to consult a qualified watchmaker to verify the water resistance of the watch. Any comments regarding restoration, accidents or the state of preservation of a timepiece remain subject to the personal assessment of prospective purchasers. The absence of any reference to replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that a lot is free from defects. All watches offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original replacement parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and should be considered approximate.
*Please note that straps made from materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (e.g. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to dispatch.
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