Sell your De Bethune in Miami at direct dealer pricing. CJ William at 9573 Harding Avenue in Surfside FL, four minutes from Bal Harbour Shops, buys every De Bethune collection including DB28 (signature Kind of Blue titanium, spherical moon phase), DB25 (larger case classical dress), DB27 (30-second tourbillon), DBS Digital Small Seconds, DW5 Milky Way (meteorite dial), Kind of Blue titanium series, DB29 dead-beat seconds, DBSO (Only Watch charity pieces), and Maestri grand complications. Send photos via WhatsApp (347) 510-0668. Same-day settlement via wire, cash, or USDC.<\/p>
De Bethune was founded 2002 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland by Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta. Independently owned. De Bethune is one of the most technically innovative and collectible independent watchmakers globally, holding numerous patents including the balance wheel with palladium inserts (2004), the spherical moon phase (patented 2004), the triple parachute anti-shock, silicon escapement, delta-shaped bridges signature, and heat-blued titanium finishing that produces the signature “Kind of Blue” color unique to De Bethune. The brand is renowned for the flame-blued titanium dial hand-finishing process (each dial hand-blued using traditional torch technique unique to De Bethune workshop), and the signature deep-blue guilloch\u00e9 heat-blued dials that photograph impossibly vibrant. Iconic collections include DB28 (Kind of Blue titanium hallmark, spherical moon phase visible through case-back window), DB25 (larger classical case), DB27 Titan Hawk (integrated bracelet sport, 2018 launch), DBS Digital Small Seconds, DW5 Milky Way (meteorite dial), and Maestri (grand complications). CJ William buys every De Bethune reference.<\/p>
DB28 Kind of Blue 42.6mm in titanium (signature reference, heat-blued titanium dial with spherical moon phase): retail $85,500-$105,500, secondary market $85,500-$135,500. DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon: retail $145,500-$185,500, secondary market $135,500-$185,500. DB28 Steel Wheels Sport (integrated bracelet 2016 launch): $95,500-$145,500. DB28 Yellow Tones: $85,500-$135,500. DB28 Digital: $95,500-$145,500. DB28 Maxichrono (5-minute jumping seconds): $155,500-$225,500. DB28 XP (extra-thin variant): retail $85,500-$115,500, secondary market $85,500-$135,500. DB28 Twelve Ans anniversary: $105,500-$155,500. DB28 GS (Grande Seconde): $95,500-$145,500. DB28 Titan Hawk (integrated bracelet sport 2018): retail $65,500-$85,500, secondary market $85,500-$135,500 (commanding premium above retail for integrated bracelet sport variant). DB28 T (tourbillon variant): $155,500-$225,500. DB28 Skybridge (specialty complication): $185,500-$285,500.<\/p>
DB25 Perpetual Calendar 44mm in rose gold: retail $145,500-$185,500, secondary market $125,500-$185,500. DB25 Perpetual Calendar in white gold: $115,500-$185,500. DB25 Perpetual Calendar in platinum: $145,500-$225,500. DB25 in rose gold with Kind of Blue dial: $105,500-$155,500. DB25 in platinum: $115,500-$185,500. DB25 XP (extra-thin variant, 2.4mm case): $85,500-$135,500. DB25 Regulateur 44mm: $115,500-$165,500. DB25 QP retrograde perpetual calendar: $135,500-$195,500. DB25 T Tourbillon 44mm rose gold: $185,500-$245,500. DB25L (Leonidas launch color): $115,500-$155,500. DB25 Milky Way: $105,500-$155,500 (with meteorite dial variant). DB25 Kind of Two (limited two-tone): $115,500-$185,500.<\/p>
DB27 Titan Hawk 43mm Automatic in titanium (integrated bracelet sport dress, 2013 launch): retail $65,500-$85,500, secondary market $75,500-$115,500 (waiting list allocation drives premium above retail). DB27 Titan Hawk Kind of Blue: $85,500-$135,500. DB27 Titan Hawk V (V version 2018): $85,500-$135,500. DB27 Titan Hawk Blue Moon (moon phase variant): $95,500-$155,500. DB27 Titan Hawk with meteorite dial: $105,500-$165,500. DBS Digital Small Seconds 44mm rose gold: $85,500-$125,500. DBS Digital Kind of Blue: $85,500-$125,500. DBS 30-Second Digital: $95,500-$145,500. DB29 Dead Beat Seconds 42.6mm titanium: retail $95,500-$115,500, secondary market $85,500-$135,500. DB29 Maxichrono: $145,500-$225,500. DB29 (2020 launch complications): $95,500-$155,500.<\/p>
DW5 Milky Way 44mm with meteorite dial: retail $105,500-$135,500, secondary market $95,500-$155,500. DW5 Armilliar Tourbillon (armillary sphere tourbillon): $185,500-$285,500. DW5 Grand Feu enamel dial: $155,500-$225,500. Kind of Blue DB28 titanium heat-blued signature: $85,500-$135,500. Kind of Two (two-tone titanium): $115,500-$185,500. Kind of Blue DB25: $105,500-$155,500. Kind of Blue DBS: $85,500-$125,500. Kind of Blue DW5: $115,500-$185,500. Kind of Blue with Damascus Steel dial (limited): $135,500-$195,500. Kind of Blue Skybridge (specialty limited): $185,500-$285,500. De Bethune Kind of Blue anniversary editions (10-year, 20-year): $155,500-$225,500. De Bethune Only Watch charity pieces: $185,500-$385,500 depending on year and complication.<\/p>
Maestri DBS Armilliar Tourbillon (armillary sphere with tourbillon): $285,500-$385,500. DB29 Maxichrono with 5-minute jumping second: $145,500-$225,500. DB28 T Tourbillon (28mm tourbillon variant): $155,500-$225,500. DB28 Maxichrono Digital: $195,500-$285,500. DBS Perpetual Calendar Kind of Blue: $145,500-$225,500. DBS Tourbillon Digital: $185,500-$285,500. DB25 QP Tourbillon (perpetual calendar + tourbillon combined): $245,500-$385,500. DB25 Grande Complication Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon: $325,500-$485,500. Kind of Blue Skybridge Meteorite: $225,500-$325,500. De Bethune Grand Complication (Rattrapante, Perpetual Calendar, Tourbillon, Repeater): $585,500-$885,500. Only Watch Maestri charity pieces: $325,500-$685,500 depending on year.<\/p>
2026 De Bethune secondary market trends: DB28 Kind of Blue titanium appreciating strongly (up 12-18% YoY, hallmark reference cult demand). DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon appreciating (up 10-15% YoY). DB28 Titan Hawk integrated bracelet appreciating aggressively (up 15-25% YoY, integrated bracelet sport dress demand at authorized dealer waiting lists). DB28 XP extra-thin appreciating (up 8-12% YoY). DB25 Perpetual Calendar stable to modestly appreciating (up 5-8% YoY). DB25 Regulateur appreciating (up 5-8% YoY). DB27 Titan Hawk appreciating strongly (up 15-20% YoY, allocation-driven demand). DBS Digital Small Seconds stable to modestly appreciating. DW5 Milky Way appreciating strongly (up 12-18% YoY, meteorite dial demand). Kind of Two two-tone appreciating aggressively (up 20-25% YoY, novel two-tone titanium heat-blued technique). Kind of Blue Skybridge appreciating aggressively. Maestri Grand Complications setting record auction prices. Only Watch charity pieces command 100-300% premium at auction. Overall De Bethune market strength driven by increasing global collector recognition of Denis Flageollet’s technical innovation and hand-finishing craft.<\/p>
Our De Bethune authentication process includes: De Bethune signature verification (all authentic De Bethune is signed “De Bethune” plus reference\/serial number, with signature style specific to production era), heat-blued titanium dial verification (De Bethune’s flame-blued titanium is hand-finished using traditional torch technique unique to their Sainte-Croix workshop; the specific blue color and hand-finished texture cannot be replicated by mass production), spherical moon phase verification for DB28 references (patented spherical moon phase visible through case-back window, distinct from traditional flat moon-phase indicators), delta-shaped bridges verification (De Bethune signature triangular bridge architecture), palladium balance wheel verification (De Bethune patented palladium-insert balance for improved temperature stability), Kind of Blue titanium color verification (specific hue and depth unique to De Bethune hand-blueing process), meteorite dial authentication for DW5 references (natural meteorite pattern verification, each unique), movement caliber verification (caliber DB2115 Kind of Blue, DB2144 Tourbillon, DB2521 Perpetual Calendar, DB2039 Titan Hawk Automatic, DB2036 Digital Small Seconds, caliber DB2005 for Grand Complications), case reference and serial number verification, and matching De Bethune Certificate of Authenticity signed by Denis Flageollet. De Bethune authentication takes 180-240 minutes minimum due to hand-finishing verification complexity and provenance verification.<\/p>
DB28 Kind of Blue value depends on generation, complication, and materials. DB28 Kind of Blue 42.6mm titanium (signature): $85,500-$135,500 (secondary market above retail range due to hallmark cult demand). DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon: $135,500-$185,500. DB28 XP extra-thin: $85,500-$135,500. DB28 Steel Wheels Sport: $95,500-$145,500. DB28 Digital: $95,500-$145,500. DB28 Titan Hawk integrated bracelet: $75,500-$115,500. DB28 Titan Hawk V: $85,500-$135,500. DB28 T Tourbillon: $155,500-$225,500. DB28 Skybridge: $185,500-$285,500. DB28 Maxichrono: $155,500-$225,500.<\/p>
Among modern production, De Bethune Grand Complication Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Repeater trades $585,500-$885,500. DB25 Grande Complication trades $325,500-$485,500. Maestri DBS Armilliar Tourbillon trades $285,500-$385,500. Only Watch Maestri charity pieces trade $325,500-$685,500. DB25 QP Tourbillon trades $245,500-$385,500. DW5 Armilliar Tourbillon trades $185,500-$285,500. DBS Perpetual Calendar Kind of Blue trades $145,500-$225,500. DB28 Kind of Blue Skybridge trades $185,500-$285,500. Kind of Blue Skybridge Meteorite trades $225,500-$325,500. DB25 QP Perpetual Calendar rose gold trades $125,500-$185,500.<\/p>
CJ William at 9573 Harding Avenue in Surfside FL 33154 buys every De Bethune reference including modern DB28, DB25, DB27 Titan Hawk, Kind of Blue collection, and Maestri Grand Complications at direct dealer pricing. Four minutes from Bal Harbour Shops. Same-day authentication (180-240 minutes minimum due to heat-blued titanium and hand-finishing verification) with settlement via wire, cash, or USDC. Sun-Fri 11 AM to 5:30 PM. Private appointments available for ultra-high-value De Bethune consultations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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