Hollywood glamour meets Swiss craftsmanship
The epitome of an elegant vintage Swiss automatic watch, the DBF008 has taken the hearts of watch lovers by storm with its refined design and impeccable movement. Soon, the DBF0008-01 will be starring in a short feature film
The journey of the DBF008 to the big screen
A new chapter is being written in the history of Swiss watchmaking tradition. A chapter that combines the timeless elegance of craftsmanship with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Since 1785, our valued timepieces have been more than just functional accessories. Now we are taking it a step further by having 33 watches from our collection become part of Hollywood’s dazzling film history.
Your timepiece in Hollywood
What is this about?
- We’ve had thirty-three trademarked Swiss movements dating back to the 1960s mounted into new watches.
- Discover your DBF008-01 movement in a short film shot in Los Angeles by a crew of Hollywood professionals.
- Experience the fascinating fusion of your personal caliber AS-1985 with your chosen watch model.
- With this watch you are not wearing an ordinary watch on your wrist, but a masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship.
- We are keeping record of the creation of this fine jewelry for you.
- Witness your movement shimmering under the lights of Hollywood.
The plot
In the story of the short film, the main character Ben finds old watch mechanism and design sketches created by his late father. With watchmaker Arty he wants to complete his father's dream and build the watch according to his vision. As a close friendship develops between the two, Ben is forced to confront his past and get to the bottom of some unanswered questions.
The short film explores multi-layered generational relationships, deals with family dynamics, the power of love and friendship, and the possibility of forgiveness.
Immortal Legacy
The moments in which these 33 historical movements grace the cinema screen are not fleeting, they are immortalized. Every second they appear on the screen is also stored in the digital chronicle of the personal watch. The product is an everlasting legacy.
Learn more about the crew, the filming location and the background of the film's moving story. We invite you to become a part of Hollywood history. Purchase a DBF008-01 and follow the premiere of the short film live with us.
Behind the lens
The creative mind orchestrating this symphony of time and emotions is Timon Birkhofer. As a director, writer and producer with a deep love of both watchmaking and storytelling, he brings a unique blend of passion, experience and vision to the project.
Fusion of watchmaking and cinema
Timon Birkhofer's journey from loyal DuBois et fils customer to becoming an integral part of DBF008 in Hollywood is a testament to his fascination with Swiss craftsmanship.
Together with his team, he weaves a tapestry of emotions and reflections. The film is a poignant exploration of relationships and the passage of time. It provides the viewer the opportunity for introspect.
But it isn’t only about introspection, but also about the tangible connection between past, present and future. The film traverses the spectrum of time and lets us examine our own existence within this continuum.
Buy a watch now and be part of history
Thanks to blockchain technology, the entire journey of each movement is recorded – from the history of the watch to its manufacture, to the completion of the film. Each DBF008-01 is a testament to the marriage of watchmaking artistry and cinematic magic.
