DBF004 Prototyp

Montre anniversaire 230 ans DBF004 — Prototype

2 hands and small seconds
Caliber Record 662, Edition DBF
18 jewels
Lacquered dial

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DuBois et fils anniversary watch

With its round, multi-piece case (44 mm), the bridge on the side and the notched bezel, the DBF004 prototype 'montre anniversaire 230 ans' clearly bears the signature design of DuBois et fils. The heart of this unique watch with a purist design is the Swiss vintage hand-wound movement Record 662, edition DBF.

The auction ended on 12 January 2016 at 10 pm.

Technical Details

  • Case: stainless steel 316L
  • Diameter: 44 mm
  • Crystal front and back: sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment on both sides, box-shaped front
  • Water proof: 5 ATM
  • Dial: black, zapon lacquered
  • Indexes: rhodium-plated
  • Movement: Calibre Record 662, edition DBF, hand-wound mechanical movement
  • Jewels: 18
  • Frequency: 21.600 A/h
  • Power reserve: 37 hours
  • Finishing: surface satin and decorated with circular graining, circular graining on plate, hand-drawn movement bridges, bevelled edges, engravings 3N
  • Functions: Small seconds counter at 6 o’clock
  • Strap: black calf leather strap with protective rubber lining

The round, multi-piece case (44 mm) is made from high-quality stainless steel 316L and waterproof up to 5 ATM. With its bridge on the side and the notched bezel, the DBF004 prototype 'montre anniversaire 230 ans' clearly bears the signature design of DuBois et fils.

The sense for beauty and aesthetics is also reflected in the purist maintained design of the black high-gloss painted dial. By concentrating on the essential – two hands, a small seconds counter and elegant, hand-appliqued indices – a perfect unity is created.

The Swiss hand-wound movement Record 662, edition DBF can be seen through the double-sided anti-reflective coated sapphire glass base.

A hand-crafted, black calf leather strap with protective rubber lining rounds off the timeless beauty of the timepiece's outer appearance.