Pre-Owned De Bethune DB Eight DB8RETIS1

Current Price: $94,950

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Pre-Owned De Bethune DB Eight Monopusher Chronograph (DB8RETIS1) manual wind watch, features a 42.4mm titanium case surrounding a silver dial with blue hour markers. The watch is fitted on a blue alligator strap and is securedd with a titanium tang buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and chronograph. This watch comes complete with the original box and papers. Time remaining on the factory warranty!

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Watch Details

Reference Number:: DB8RETIS1
SKU:: 4923827
Year:: 2026
Box:: Yes
Papers:: Yes
Gender:: Unisex
Style:: Casual, Dress, Sport
Manufactured In:: Switzerland
Warranty:: Time remaining

Case & Dial

Case Size:: 42mm
Case Material:: Titanium
Caseback:: Exhibition
Case Shape:: Round
Dial Color:: Silver
Hours Marker:: Arabic Numerals

Function

Movement:: Manual Wind
Complications:: Chronograph, Hours And Minutes, Seconds

Strap/Bracelet

Material:: Alligator
Band Color:: Blue
Buckle Type:: Tang Buckle

Details

Reference Number:: DB8RETIS1
SKU:: 4923827
Warranty:: Time remaining
Box:: Yes
Papers:: Yes
Case Size:: 42mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the De Bethune DB08 42 (ref. DB8RETIS1)?

The De Bethune DB08 42 is a tribute to the original DB1 chronograph. It features a 42.4mm diameter case made of grade 5 titanium, a silver dial with a rosette style guilloché at center and a manual wind movement with a 60-hour power reserve. The watch is paired with an alligator leather strap and a grade 5 titanium buckle.

What are the pros of the De Bethune DB08 42?

Pros: Lightweight and thin design; Beautifully decorated movement.

What makes the De Bethune DB08 42 notable?

The watch features a patented 2016 balance wheel with a blued titanium wheel and white gold masses. The hairspring is cut in half and then shaped by hand and micro-clamped back together, allowing for isochronous action and perfectly distributed mass in any position.

Is the De Bethune DB08 42 water-resistant?

Yes - the De Bethune DB08 42 is water-resistant to 30 meters, splash and rain resistant, but not suitable for swimming.

What wrist size fits the De Bethune DB08 42, and does it fit under a cuff?

The De Bethune DB08 42 is recommended for wrists 14cm and larger. It fits easily under a dress or tuxedo shirt cuff. On the wrist, it feels very light.

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