Pre-Owned De Bethune
Avant-Garde Horology
Explore The 1916 Company's curated selection of pre-owned watches, each a testament to the brand's avant-garde approach to horology. Since 2002, this brand has redefined contemporary watchmaking with its innovative designs and technical mastery. Our collection offers a chance to acquire these exceptional pre-owned timepieces, celebrated for their unique aesthetic and uncompromising craftsmanship.
About The Brand
Firmly positioned as a creative watchmaker in the independent luxury space, De Bethune is renowned for its mechanical ingenuity, eye-catching materials, and innovative movements. De Bethune was founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet in La Chaux, Switzerland. Armed with a passion for technology and a knack for the creative, the brand operates with the mindset that they’re a research and development tool devoted to chronometric precision. Every De Bethune timepiece boasts a unique, almost futuristic design and interesting movements, mechanics, and materials. Fascinating watchmakers, skilled engineers, and brilliant developers are the fabric of De Bethune, crafting technical and visual innovations that have never been seen before—yet, somehow manage to honor the spirit of great 18th century watchmaking. Discover other exceptional mechanical masterpieces when you browse our collections of pre-owned Skeleton and Tourbillon watches from top luxury brands.