Important Watches
Important Watches
The Hammer Collection
Reference DB27S8 Titan Hawk | A titanium wristwatch with date, Circa 2019 | The Hammer Collection
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. S233 automatic, 38 jewels
Case: titanium, case back secured by eight screws
Case number: no. 015
Closure: titanium De Bethune buckle
Size: 43 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: De Bethune presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated July 2019, operating instructions booklet, and two additional straps
The DB27 Titan Hawk presents a captivating blend of De Bethune's timeless and modern design elements. The present model belongs to the "V1" series, which was launched in 2012 to celebrate De Bethune’s 10-year anniversary. The V1 model features a rotating “arrow head” for the date indicator and positions the crown at 12 o'clock. Staying true to the brand's distinctive style, the watch incorporates the distinctive "floating lugs" and a rounded, multi-dimensional appearance achieved through alternating raised and recessed dial sections. Notably, the dial features a more conventional three-hand display, allowing the avant-garde case and unique features to take center stage. Additionally, the V1's caseback is partially enclosed, offering only a subtle glimpse of the meticulously hand-finished movement and intricate technical details, in line with De Bethune's mystifying character. Encased in 43 mm of titanium surrounding a black dial on a black alligator strap, the present watch beautifully combines durability, elegance, and innovation, embodying the essence of De Bethune's craftsmanship at its finest.
For a similar version, please see lot 98.