BaselWorld 2012: New Twenty-8-Eight Automatic Watch by DeWitt

The watch collection entitled Twenty-8-Eight is in production of the company DeWitt since 2012. During its existence in the watch market the watch is loved for its discreet design with elements of urban style and comfortable proportions.
At the annual international exhibition BaselWorld 2012 the company has introduced another new product of this series - the Twenty-8-Eight Automatic watch, which differ from the watches of Academia collection by slimmer cases and less pronounced imperial pillars on the ends of the case - distinctive design of the brand.
The presented at the exhibition watch differ with the usage of a combination of delicate pink gold 750 with a high-strength lightweight titanium Grade 5. The wrist watch, "dressed" in dark gray and velvety-black color, will appeal to almost any lover and connoisseur of watchmaking.
The original Twenty-8-Eight Automatic watch is a sample of bright chronometer, embodying the company's upbeat philosophy, aesthetics, elegance and integrity of DeWitt.
The guilloche dial of the model is divided into two zones with original ornaments. Sinuous lines of the central figure resemble flames, which enliven the design of the dial at the slightest movement. The second pattern is applied around the circumference of the dial, representing an absolute direct sunlight, which seems to regulate design.

The sun rays and flames are separated by an overhead ring, which is the finishing touch of the dial design, giving completeness to the design and echoing with thin bezel with polished columns on the model.
The peculiarity of this design has a small visual secret. It turns out that the central part with the guilloche "flame" pattern absorbs light, resulting in accented ring, decorated with a pattern of "sun" rays. Such a distribution of light gives to the watch of sporty type such as unobtrusive elegant touch.
The Twenty-8-Eight Automatic watch operates on the basis of mechanical self-winding mechanism, based on 21 jewels. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds. Power reserve is 42 hours. The frequency of the balance is 28,800 vibrations per hour, the spiral balance is flat, and balance is Glusydur.
The round case of the model 43 mm is made of pink gold 750 and titanium Grade 5, decorated on the sides with the imperial columns of DeWitt. The total thickness of the case - 10.28 mm. The crown is polished, made of white gold, adorned with a ring of blackened titanium and engraved monogram “W”. The distance between the lugs is 21 mm. The case back is sapphire, on the screws.
The dial of the model is made with two guilloche patterns: guilloche "flame" in the center and the pattern in the form of sunlight on the edge. The hands of the models are double-edged sword with a slot.
The watch strap is made of genuine matte alligator leather in black or dark gray color to match the dial. The spin buckle is from Grade 5 titanium, polished, and made with engraved logo – “W”. The watch water resistance of the model is 30 meters. The watch is released a limited edition of 88 items.
The models, presented at the exhibition of 2012:
• Twenty-8- Eight Automatic Rose Gold/Titanium and the velvety-black color - Ref: T8.AU.011
• Twenty-8-Eight Automatic Rose Gold/Titanium and the dark gray color - Ref: T8.AU.013
To buy watches is available through the authorized representatives of the company.

Official website of DeWitt watches.