De Bethune announced the launch of its DBD “Season 2” watch – a 13-piece numbered limited edition – in collaboration with renowned artist and music producer Swizz Beatz
De Bethune and Swizz Beatz marked the release of DBD “Season 2” with a launch party in the form of a private brunch held on March 19, 2023, at the new WatchBox lounge in West Hollywood; the event saw the presence of celebrities including Alicia Keys and LL Cool J.
Designed in collaboration with Swizz Beatz, the light anthracite-coloured polished zirconium case of the watch conveys its modern and even futuristic nature with its 12 o’clock crown and ogival lugs. The burgundy dial adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif features reveals subtle light effects. Five discs visible through Art Deco-style apertures at 12 o’clock indicate the day, date, and month in linear mode, while jumping hours and scrolling minutes appear opposite each other on the lower half of the dial. In addition to its impressive movement, the DBD’s greatest innovation is the Côtes de Genève pattern adorning the dial, as its 2006 launch was the first time in the world that a watch brand has introduced this decoration on a watch face.
The double glare-proofing treatment of the sapphire crystal reveals outstanding workmanship on the reverse side of the watch. Powered by mechanical hand-wound Calibre DB2044 operating at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the timepiece is equipped with the latest titanium balance with white gold inserts as well as the triple pare-chute shock-absorbing system.
