Sold
DE BETHUNE DB28 YELLOW TONES FIRE-HEATED YELLOWED TITANIUM
LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS SET
Out of Stock
Sold
"*" indicates required fields
De Bethune DB28XP Kind of Blue, a rare masterpiece, and one of the top tier examples of Haute Horlogerie, offered in a limited edition of only 25 pieces, made from Grade 5 Blued fire-heated Titanium.
The De Bethune blue was discovered by accident by the brand’s master watchmaker Denis Flageollet, who was attempting to heat treat titanium balance wheels to reduce instability. In the process, Denis found that when heated over 700º Celcius, titanium took on this almost cosmic blue color.
That color has been offered time and time again in different forms and dials within the brand’s range, but the real standout is the brand’s “Kind of Blue” releases, which, in person, are – nearly from top to bottom – one of the most strikingly blue watches you’ll ever see and experience. This particular example, is DB’s release of this special timepiece in the flesh of DB28XP.
De Bethune is using an in-house thin, hand wound 6-day power reserve DB2115v12 movement with their own balance wheel, which is visible at the bottom of the dial, under the arch-like structure. The XP in the name denotes that this is an extra thin (plat) watch (XP), and it stands at just 8.5mm in thickness.
The DB28XP Kind of Blue features a lightweight case, entirely crafted from polished blue-tinged grade 5 titanium with a microlight caseband, mounted on a patented De Bethune system of “floating lugs” that adapt to the size and various movements of the wrist, with the more curved caseband following the wrist’s lines. The Microlight finish of the mainplate is echoed on the sides, extending to the outer edge of the caseband, a meticulous and challenging task to achieve in the absence of simple geometric elements. The ensemble is completed with an alligator strap with a titanium buckle, contributing to the practical and comfortable wear of this timepiece.
Measured at 43mm in diameter, this might be one of the easiest watches to wear, thanks to the lug structure, which articulates from a point near the center of the case. The intelligent DB28 design offering moving lugs allows the watch to sit flush against the wrist and conforms to the wrist irrespective of the wrist profile, creating one of most comfortable watches you may ever come across.
The DB28 was presented to the public in 2011 and was awarded the highest distinction award “Aiguille d’Or” at the GPHG 2011 via its very first iteration in titanium. Achieving such a feat, the DB28 is perhaps one of the perfect examples of the brand’s approach to watchmaking.
The watch presents in Excellent and lightly used condition and is offered as Full set with all factory presentation boxes and papers dated 2024. The watch is still under De Bethune warranty until early 2026.
All photos are of the actual watch for sale, and form part of the description and condition disclosure. The photos indicate the condition of the watch and are taken just before listing this ad. All serials are blurred out from the photos for security and privacy reasons.
DB28XP Kind Of Blue
Excellent
Full set with boxes and papers
2024
Skeletonised, Fire-heated Blued Titanium
43mm
Fire-heated Blued Titanium
Accepted for Rolex, AP and Patek Philippe
AUD
Shipping: Fully insured and express shipping available at a small cost.
Payment methods: Bank Transfer, Crypto, Credit or Debit (Master/Visa/AMEX) cards accepted.
Customers from any other country (outside of Australia) will be responsible to pay for any import taxes, customs and/or duties, as applicable, by their country laws. Our price doesn’t include any VAT, GST or any duties for any countries when the item is exported out of or shipped outside of Australia.
We are a licensed Australian Second Hand Watch Dealer, and one of the largest and safest Australian online watch platforms located in Perth, WA, and have delivered watches to watch enthusiasts across Australia and beyond. Please read our reviews across any platforms online to see what our customers say about their experience of an online purchase of a luxury watch from us.
Please refer to our website FAQ’s section for more details or reach out to us at Hello@calibre24.com.au with any queries.
Second Hand Dealer License No. SHD-79453.
Sold
Please think carefully while deciding to purchase a piece and ask any questions that you may have. We do not accept returns or change of minds. The returns don’t apply unless the item received is different in condition or details from the advertisement, or it’s damaged during the transit. Please refer to our return policy for more details.
Every watch we sell comes with a guarantee of authenticity. We have a rigorous process of authentication which goes past just the authentication and extends to performance testing of the watch. Following as below are some of the checks we complete on our watches before we sell:
You are also welcome to authenticate the watch when you receive it from us. Our return policy is that you can return any watch you purchase from us within 01 day if you find any issues or if the watch is not as we described it to be, to receive a full refund.
We are a preowned and/or pre-loved watch dealer meaning that while the watch may be unused, unworn and new in condition, it was previously owned by someone as sold by the factory/flagship boutique of the brand such as Rolex, AP, Patek etc.
We take high resolution and multiple photos from each watch to showcase its true and as-is condition showing the watch from multiple angles. These photos form part of the listing so what you see in our photos, is exactly what you will receive when you purchase from us.
If, when we deliver the watch to you, you don’t find the watch in the condition as we’ve advertised it in, you can return it to us for a full refund — refer to our Returns policy.
We describe the condition of watches as below:
Brand New:
Unworn:
Mint:
Excellent:
Good:
We have sold thousands of watches and delivered them to our customers across Australia and beyond. Please check out our reviews from our customers on Google, Facebook or Chrono24 to see what they say about us after their online purchase of a luxury timepiece from us.
The overnight express is the name of the service used. It doesn’t guarantee that you will receive the watch the next day. However, the service does aim to deliver overnight and in most instances, we have delivered watches the next day. The delays on the other hand, are also possible and are not something that we haven’t seen before. We request ordering 3-4 business days in advance to allow for shipping delays, payment delays etc.
If you’re paying by credit/debit card, then there will be a Security Hold delay. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for complete details.
We accept bank transfer, and Visa, Master and American Express Credit/Debit Cards. For any watch purchases, please contact us to discuss the watch details, shipping and payment details.
Yes, our invoice will come with a secure online payment link which will allow you to manually edit the amount that you wish to charge to the respective card. Once that part payment is processed, the system will automatically send you the payment receipt along with an updated invoice with the balance to be paid which can be processed using your other card(s) or payment method.
Yes, certainly. Our invoice will come with a payment link for credit card and bank details for EFT. You can manually enter the amount you wish to charge to your credit card using our secure payment link and pay the balance via bank transfer referencing the invoice number.
Yes, we accept payment in USD, however, our prices listed are all in AUD. To get the accurate USD price for the watch that you may be interested in, please reach out to us and we will provide you the quote based on currency rate at the time.
When you make payment via Bank Transfer, we endeavour to ship the products at the same day or next business day when we receive your payment into our bank account. However, in some circumstances it can take up to 4-7 Days to ship an item, using the following carriers: Fedex/TNT, DHL, Auspost, Brinks or Ferrari.
When you make payment via Credit or Debit Card, we apply a “Security Hold” for 2 full business days from the date of the payment, before we will ship the item to you. Once the security hold is completed, we endeavour to ship the products the next day. However, in some circumstances it can take up to 4-7 Days to ship an item, using the following carriers: Fedex/TNT, DHL, Auspost, Brinks or Ferrari. Please click here to view the shipping policy
Due to the premium service we use, and the insurance for high value of watches, our shipping partners also require one day notice to book/process the shipments especially if you’re ordering a watch above $50,000 AUD in value.
Please get in touch with us prior to placing the order if your order is urgent and we can work out the quickest solution for you. You can email us on Hello@calibre24.com.au
We are an online store, but shall you wish to inspect a piece, we can arrange to send you video clips of the piece you’re interested in. We can also arrange for a face-to-face transaction in Perth, WA, provided that you are purchasing the timepiece. We do not have a physical store where we can facilitate to show full collection or viewing to try on the watches. Also, if you are interested in viewing a timepiece that is listed as brand new and unworn, then although we may facilitate an in-person purchase and prior viewing, we will not allow handling of the watch or try-ons – this is to preserve the condition of the watch as true new for its new owner.
Yes, we are a GST registered business for Australian customers, and all the prices include GST, unless otherwise specified in the listing. Please note that some watches we have available are listed for overseas clientele, which do not have the Australian GST component added into the listed prices. This is categorically mentioned on the listing as it applies and added to the price when sold to customers residing in Australia.
Yes we have sold and delivered countless watches overseas and globally. If you are located in the USA, then we can also offer you a price estimate for the watch delivered to you with all taxes and duties paid by us i.e. our price will include import taxes into the US and insured shipping – and you will pay nothing more to receive the watch.
We are not affiliated with any watch brand or watchmaker, and as such we are not Authorised Dealers for any watches that we sell. We specialize in buying and selling pre-owned and preloved watches, although most of the watches we deal in are in unworn and new condition.
We are an independent business, founded, run and managed by a watch collector and enthusiast Hafiz J Mehmood.