{"product_id":"steel-wheels","title":"Steel Wheels","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCirca 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe De Bethune DB28XS Steel Wheels is a striking embodiment of contemporary haute horlogerie - a timepiece where technical innovation and poetic design converge in perfect harmony. As part of the celebrated DB28 lineage, it reflects the singular vision of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDenis Flageollet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and his pursuit of redefining traditional watchmaking through modern materials, architectural movement design, and celestial inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eCrafted in polished titanium, the 38.7 mm case offers a more compact and refined interpretation of the iconic DB28 silhouette. Its slim profile, combined with De Bethune’s patented floating lugs, ensures exceptional comfort and adaptability on the wrist. These articulated lugs, a hallmark of the Maison, provide both ergonomic excellence and a distinctive visual identity that sets the DB28 apart within modern watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eThe defining feature of the Steel Wheels lies in its openworked dial, where the architecture of the movement takes center stage. Unlike conventional skeletonization, De Bethune approaches transparency with structural intention - revealing key elements such as the barrel, gear train, and balance while preserving visual harmony. At 6 o’clock, the brand’s signature mirror-polished, heat-blued titanium balance wheel oscillates with mesmerizing precision, anchored by a triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system that enhances both performance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eAt its heart beats the manually wound calibre DB2115V4, a movement entirely conceived and manufactured in-house by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Comprising over 200 components and offering a power reserve of approximately six days, it exemplifies the brand’s technical mastery. Innovations such as the silicon escape wheel and the titanium balance with white gold inserts ensure optimal chronometric stability, while the hand-finished steel bridges, polished to a mirror sheen, create a captivating interplay of light and reflection - the very element that gives the “Steel Wheels” its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eA chapter ring with applied hour markers provides clarity without detracting from the mechanical spectacle beneath, while the minimalist hands ensure precise legibility. Sapphire crystals on both sides of the case allow uninterrupted views of the movement, reinforcing the timepiece’s architectural transparency. The watch is completed with a hand-stitched alligator strap and a matching titanium pin buckle, maintaining a cohesive and understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2808\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOffered here in exceptional condition, the DB28XS Steel Wheels represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of De Bethune’s most refined and wearable creations. It is a watch that transcends traditional boundaries - where engineering becomes art, and time is expressed through light, motion, and mechanical poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Bethune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53212121858345,"sku":null,"price":1000000.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0366\/4425\/files\/3-3-2.jpg?v=1779909462","url":"https:\/\/perpetuelofficial.com\/products\/steel-wheels","provider":"Perpétuel Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}