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De Bethune DB9W White Gold

Partially verified

This manual-wind wristwatch, identified as reference DB9W by De Bethune, is constructed with an 18-karat white gold case. Measuring 9.2 mm in thickness, the watch is characterized by its signature cone-shaped lugs, identified as 'bullet lugs', which are associated with the brand's early production years. The silvered dial features hand-guilloché decoration in the center, encircled by printed Arabic numerals. A power reserve indicator is situated at the 12 o'clock position; although visually comparable to a moon phase display, the manufacturer identifies it as a winding-level indicator. The timepiece is part of a limited production run, with the source stating that only nine examples were produced in white gold, out of a total of nineteen across all materials.

De Bethune DB9W white gold wristwatch alongside its factory paperwork, showing the Arabic numeral dial and moon phase indicator at 12 o'clock.
De Bethune DB9W white gold wristwatch alongside its factory paperwork, showing the Arabic numeral dial and moon phase indicator at 12 o'clock. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
De Bethune
Reference
DB9W
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 2000s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The timepiece features an 18-karat white gold case designed with a thickness of 9.2 millimeters. The most prominent exterior feature is the set of cone-shaped lugs, identified as 'bullet lugs', which the source notes as an early design hallmark of the De Bethune brand.

The dial displays a hand-guilloché finish in the central area, surrounded by a chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Positioned at 12 o'clock is an aperture for the power reserve indicator, which serves to display the winding status of the manual movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب این ساعت از طلای سفید ۱۸ عیار ساخته شده”
  • “مشخصه بارز آن پایه‌های بند مخروطی شکل معروف به «Bullet lugs» است”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای تزئینات گیلوشه دست‌ساز (hand-guilloché) در بخش مرکزی و ارقام عربی در دور صفحه است”
  • “در موقعیت ساعت ۱۲، نشانگر ذخیره انرژی با طراحی خاص تعبیه شده”

Provenance and Production

This reference, DB9W, dates to the initial period of the independent Swiss brand De Bethune, which was established by Denis Flageollet in the early 2000s. The brand's design philosophy during this time focused on combining traditional horology with contemporary forms.

The model is highly limited in its production. According to the provided information, only nine examples of the white gold version exist, with a total production of nineteen watches across all materials.

Evidence for this section
  • “متعلق به دوره‌های اولیه شکل‌گیری این برند مستقل سوئیسی است”
  • “برند د بتون در اوایل دهه ۲۰۰۰ میلادی توسط دنی فلژوله پایه‌گذاری شد”
  • “از این رفرنس با بدنه طلای سفید تنها ۹ نسخه و در مجموع تمام متریال‌ها تنها ۱۹ نسخه تولید شده است”

Condition and Documentation

The auction description reports that the object is presented as a collectible piece. The provided images show the watch alongside its factory authenticity documentation, which contains the reference number.

The source documentation does not contain specific details regarding the watch's technical performance or the history of previous maintenance.

Evidence for this section
  • “وضعیت سلامت و کارکرد این قطعه طبق منبع به‌صورت یک اثر کلکسیونی کم‌نظیر ارائه شده”
  • “اسناد اصالت کارخانه‌ای آن نیز در تصاویر مشهود است”
  • “سابقه دقیق سرویس‌های قبلی و جزئیات عملکردی در متن قید نشده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in the DB9W reference?
  • Are there official archival records documenting the production date of serial number 007?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for De Bethune DB9W White Gold
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerDe Bethune“سازنده: De Bethune”
ReferenceDB9W“رفرنس: DB9W”
Case material18k white gold“قاب این ساعت از طلای سفید ۱۸ عیار ساخته شده”
Case thickness9.2 mm“ضخامت قاب: ۹.۲ میلی‌متر”
Production quantity9 examples in white gold“از این رفرنس با بدنه طلای سفید تنها ۹ نسخه”
Winding mechanismManual-wind“نوع مکانیزم: کوکی دستی (Manual-wind)”
Dial decorationHand-guilloché“تزئینات صفحه: گیلوشه دست‌ساز (Hand-guilloché)”
LugsBullet lugs“طراحی پایه‌های بند (Lugs): طرح بولت (Bullet lugs)”

Visible details

  • Hand-guilloché central dial pattern
  • Cone-shaped 'bullet' style lugs
  • Blued steel hands and power reserve aperture at 12 o'clock
  • Arabic numeral hour markers

Research qualifications

  • Precise movement caliber specifications are not provided in the source
  • Detailed service history is not documented
  • The source specifies that the platform does not independently verify the technical condition or historical claims

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی De Bethune رفرنس DB9W طلای سفید

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record f1ecaaa6a1

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