Twenty-8-Eight Automatic.pdf

TWENTY-8-EIGHT
The launch of the new Twenty-8-Eight collection of DeWitt is an inspired evolution of the brand, as it
harmoniously integrates a more classical style and extremely pure lines and patterns into its
unmistakeably recognizable DNA: the imperial columns on the flanks of its case.
Offering a subtle combination of character and refinement, the design of the new Twenty-8-Eight
collection is sober and balanced. Presenting a slightly thinner case and more discrete columns on its
flanks, the new Twenty-8-Eight collection gives a fascinating impression of lightness, however without
denaturing the brand.
This new addition to the DeWitt family also intends to pay tribute to traditional watchmaking techniques
and in particular to the historical 18 th century guilloché machines still used today by the DeWitt
artisans. The Twenty-8-Eight collection fully valorises the deep know-how of the DeWitt Manufacture
through extremely high quality finishings that enable light and shades to delicately play with volumes
and colours.
Imagined and first committed to paper on August 28, the new “Twenty-8-Eight” is also a friendly wink to
Mr de Witt’s illustrious ancestor, Napoleon Bonaparte, proclaimed “Emperor of the French” by the
Senate on 28 Floréal of the French republican calendar. Twenty-8 is therefore a reminder of Mr de Witt’s
imperial heritage, but as well as of the true passion for watchmaking that has accompanied his family
throughout generations.
AUTOMATIC
The new Twenty-8-Eight Automatic is an “urban classic” timepiece, remarkably refined and sober. The
43 mm round case presents particularly comfortable proportions as it is slightly thinner (10.28 mm)
than the Academia collection. Lines are also softer, as the flanks of the case are adorned by 48 small
imperial columns.
Displaying hours, minutes and centre seconds, its black velvet face is artistically divided in two different
guilloché zones: a light flame pattern providing incredible life to the centre of the dial, then surrounded
by an elegant and reassuring sunray pattern that structures the whole design. Flames and sunrays are
separated by a refined circle applique that echoes the thin and shiny columns on the bezel.
Time is indicated by fine roman numerals positioned on the four cardinal points and discretely
interconnected by small cabochons. The DeWitt rotor, designed in-house, is visible through the sapphire
crystal back. Finally, two miniature “W” signatures are to be found on the crown and on the golden
buckle.

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TWENTY-8-EIGHT AUTOMATIC
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Movement Self-winding
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds
Reference DWT8AU (ETA2892)
Power reserve 42 hours
Rotor DeWitt’s design
Vibrations 28’800 A/h
Balance 3-armed, made in Glucydur
Balance-spring Flat
Escapement 51 0 angle of lift
Jewelling 21 jewels
Case Round-shaped, adorned with DeWitt’s imperial columns pattern on
the flanks
Material 18-carat rose gold
Diameter 43 mm
Total thickness 10,28 mm
Crown 18-carat rose gold polished crown adorned with a ring made in
blackened titanium featuring the “W” signature
Distance between lugs 21 mm
Case back Sapphire crystal, secured with screws
Dial Black velvet colour, two-zone guilloche: internal with flame guilloche
pattern, external with baguette guilloche pattern, circle applique with
columns, roman numerals and cabochons
Hands Hours and Minutes: Open-worked hands in the shape of two-edged
swords
Wristband:
Wristband Mat black Alligator leather
Buckle 18-carat rose gold pin buckle, polished, engraved “W” signature
Other:
Water-resistance 30 meters
LIMITED EDITION: 500 PIECES