A New Version of the De Bethune Double Jumping GMT Watch
Following the somewhat darker-toned Swizz Beatz collaboration, a more elegant and refined double-sided GMT has returned.
De Bethune’s “Kind of Two” concept watch, featuring a rotating double-sided case, truly achieved “two watches in one,” and has proven to be one of the brand’s most successful design experiments. The DB Kind of Two Tourbillon watch launched in 2021 and the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT watch launched in 2022 established this design as an everyday companion that combines engineering and practicality: one side showcasing exquisite technology, the other embodying classic understated style. The new Kind of Two Jumping GMT watch retains this duality, presenting the jumping GMT movement in a simpler, more focused way, aiming to meet the needs of collectors who seek both versatility and the classic replica De Bethune finish.
This timepiece follows the “double-sided dial” design: a round case crafted from polished Grade 5 titanium rotates around its central axis, allowing the wearer to switch between the two sides at will. Despite its precision, the case remains compact—43.3 mm in diameter and 11.4 mm thick—De Bethune’s patented floating lugs ensure a secure and comfortable fit on the wrist. The rotating mechanism, composed of delicate stainless steel and titanium components, delivers precise timekeeping and a distinctly mechanical feel. Both front and back sapphire crystals are treated with a double anti-reflective coating; the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters.
As always, the two dials present contrasting styles. The modern side showcases the intricate structure of the movement: the hour markers surround the balance wheel at 6 o’clock, while the minutes are displayed on the outer scale. Multi-layered finishing techniques, including shot peening, snare polishing, and mirror polishing, along with blued steel trim and triangular titanium bridges, create a rich visual depth. The classic reverse is presented in dark gray, with a striking, minimalist GMT display: a center of hand-guilloché guilloché, convex hour markers, gold-plated applied numerals, and a jumping seconds indicator. A clever mechanical structure ensures the hands rotate correctly regardless of which side faces up; the crown controls local time (position 3) and a second time zone (pulled to position 2). replica men watches
This timepiece is powered by the De Bethune in-house DB2517 movement: a 30mm manual-winding movement that vibrates at 36,000 vibrations per hour, equipped with self-regulating double mainspring barrels, providing approximately four days of power reserve. The movement integrates a jumping seconds mechanism and a reversible GMT system, allowing for two independent time settings, one on each dial. Its finishing is superb: a mirror-polished titanium movement, beveled bridges, a hand-glued mainspring barrel, and the brand’s signature titanium balance wheel, paired with white gold inserts and a De Bethune hairspring.
This watch comes with an alligator leather strap, also lined with alligator leather, secured with a polished Grade 5 titanium pin buckle.
Technical Specifications – DE BETHUNE KIND OF TWO JUMPING GMT
Case: 43.4 mm in diameter x 11.4 mm in thickness – Polished Grade 5 titanium – Patented floating lugs with rotating case mechanism – Double-sided sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment – 30 meters water resistance
Dial: Modern Dial: Exposed movement structure, central hour display on balance wheel, minute markers on outer edge; polished blued steel hands and triangular titanium bridges – Classic Dial: Domed charcoal grey dial with hand-guilloché guilloché in the center, convex design, 5N gold-plated numerals, hand-polished 5N gold hands, and jumping seconds indicator
Movement: In-house DB2517 caliber – Manual winding mechanical movement – 30 mm in diameter – 36,000 vibrations per hour – 4-day power reserve – 58 jewels – 394 parts Hours, minutes, and jumping seconds display; GMT dual time zone function; time differs on the front and back of the wholesale replica watches.
Strap: Ultra-soft alligator leather, alligator leather lining – polished grade 5 titanium pin buckle.
Reference: DBK2V1 (some form of dual-jump GMT)