Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2 – Taking “Entry Level” To A Whole New Level

More understated, still superbly finished, meet De Bethune's new entry-level watch.

https://monochrome-watches.com/de-bethu ... -on-price/

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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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Entry level indeed. Great watch, great brand. If money were no object ...
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Wis wrote:Entry level indeed. Great watch, great brand. If money were no object ...
I think if money were no object I’d be broke ;)
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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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Oh I like that. :)

I think they say entry level because the original titanium DB27 Titan Hawk is £43,100! :shock: But then again it does have a date wheel and a 6 day power reserve for the extra cost. :lol:

There is an AD in London that stocks them. The floating lug design looks interesting. If I can find any suitably smart clothes to wear I may see if they will let me in to try one on. :)

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nbg wrote:There is an AD in London that stocks them. The floating lug design looks interesting. If I can find any suitably smart clothes to wear I may see if they will let me in to try one on. :)
Do it! And take pictures for us to see. :thumbup:
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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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Still a brand I admire, but will probably never own. :(
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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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I was lucky enough to live in the lovely old town of Béthune for a while, but that’s as close as I’ll get! :D

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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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^^^ I prefer the look of the town to the watch
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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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TigerChris wrote:^^^ I prefer the look of the town to the watch
I agree. Strange mash up of lines, shapes and detailing. All very confused if you ask me. Unique for sure, but this would be a pass for me based on the looks, even if unlimited funds would be available.

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Does bugger all for me. Sorry :shock:
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Re: Hands-on The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk V2

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I must say I'd had never heard of this brand before, definitely one that only a true WIS would know.

The finish and detailing looks amazing, that gorgeous display back.

I'm with Paul however in that this doesn't really do much for me style wise. I am not a fan of crown on top (bullhead) style at all although I understand the reason for that with this watch with the pivot points for their swivelling lug design (which does sound good).

In the highly unlikely event I ever had this sort of money to spend on a watch I think I'd look elsewhere.
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