De Bethune
De Bethune DB28xs Aerolite DB28XSZM
The De Bethune DB28xs Aerolite (reference DB28XSZM) is a 38.7 mm Zirconium (matte anthracite) watch with a blue dial. It runs on the manual caliber DB2005 with a 144-hour power reserve.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- DB28XSZM
- Collection
- DB28
- Case size
- 38.7 mm
- Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- Case material
- Zirconium (matte anthracite)
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Sapphire (double AR)
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Blue
Movement
- Movement
- Manual
- Caliber
- DB2005
- Power reserve
- 144 hours
- Frequency
- 28,800 vph
- Jewels
- 27
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
DB28XSZM Blue
Blue meteorite, random guilloche
How it compares within the DB28 family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB28XSZM (This watch) | 38.7 mm | Zirconium (matte anthracite) | Blue | DB2005 | — |
| DB28GSBV1AN | 44 mm | Titanium | — | DB2115 | 2015– |
| DB28GSJPS | 44 mm | Black zirconium / Black hardened steel | Black | DB2080 | — |
| DB28GSV2AN | 44 mm | Black zirconium / Titanium | Black | DB2080 | 2020– |
| DB28RS8C6ZN | 42.6 mm | Rose Gold | — | DB2115V4 | — |
| DB28TIS5C3PN | 42.6 mm | Titanium | Blue | DB2115V4 | — |
| DB28XPB | 43 mm | Titanium (blued) | Blue | DB2115V12 | — |
| DB28XPTB | 43 mm | Titanium (blued) | Blue | DB2005V5 | — |
| DB28XSPR | 38.7 mm | Titanium (purple, polished) | Purple | DB2005 | — |
About the DB28 family
The DB28 has floating lugs that pivot to follow the wrist, a design introduced around 2010 and developed into many versions.
The catalog lists the DB28, the DB28GS Grand Bleu and JPS, the DB28XP Kind of Blue and its tourbillon, and the smaller DB28XS Purple Rain and Aerolite, in titanium, rose gold and zirconium. Dealers quote the full reference and check the papers.
Quick answers
- What size is the De Bethune DB28xs Aerolite DB28XSZM?
- The De Bethune DB28xs Aerolite DB28XSZM has a 38.7 mm case, 7.4 mm thick.
- What movement does the De Bethune DB28xs Aerolite DB28XSZM use?
- It uses the manual caliber DB2005, with a 144-hour power reserve.
- What is the De Bethune DB28xs Aerolite DB28XSZM made of?
- The case is Zirconium (matte anthracite).
Catalog facts checked November 2026.