De Bethune / DB28XP
De Bethune DB28XP
Collection profile
De Bethune DB28XP is the ultra-thin, experimental branch of the DB28 family, represented by official press releases for meteorite, Kind of Blue, Steel Wheels, and tourbillon executions.
Collection shots
Why it matters
DB28XP gives De Bethune a focused page for collectors tracking the brand's thinnest and most experimental DB28 expressions, from meteorite dials to blue titanium styling and Steel Wheels tourbillon mechanics.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2021 — De Bethune publishes official press material for the DB28XP Meteorite.
- 2023 — The DB28XP Kind of Blue appears in De Bethune's official press lounge.
- 2024 — De Bethune publishes official material for the DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon.
Fun facts
Press-backed trail
The DB28XP line has multiple dedicated entries in De Bethune's official press lounge.
Tourbillon branch
De Bethune separately documents the DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon as a 2024 press release.
FAQ
What is the De Bethune DB28XP?
DB28XP is a specialized branch of the DB28 family, documented by De Bethune through official press releases for Meteorite, Kind of Blue, and Steel Wheels variants.
Which DB28XP references are official examples?
Official De Bethune press pages include DB28XP Meteorite, DB28XP Kind of Blue, DB28XP Steel Wheels, and DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon.
Why does DB28XP matter for collectors?
It concentrates De Bethune's experimental DB28 language into a highly specific family with distinct material, color, and tourbillon expressions.
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