#De Bethune

[watchilove]

De Bethune DW5 Al-Amal: A time capsule bearing Love and hope

The De Bethune DW5 Al-Amal is a mesmerizing synthesis of art, craftsmanship, and advanced horology, designed to deliver a timeless message of hope and love. Continue reading De Bethune DW5 Al-Amal: A time capsule bearing Love and hope

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Exploring De Bethune Watch Replicas: Luxury Within Reach

When it comes to luxury timepieces, few brands are as revered as De Bethune. Known for their innovative designs, precision craftsmanship, and the use of advanced materials, De Bethune watches exemplify elegance and sophistication. However, the high price tags often associated with these exquisite timepieces can be a barrier for many watch enthusiasts. This is where Luxe Replica Watche comes into play, offering a range of stunning De Bethune watch replicas that make luxury more accessible.

The Allure of De Bethune Watches

Founded in 2002, De Bethune has rapidly established itself as a leader in the world of haute horlogerie. Their watches are a blend of traditional watchmaking techniques and modern technology, resulting in pieces that are not only beautiful but also highly functional. The brand is known for its unique features, such as the spherical moon phase indicator and the use of materials like titanium and silicon, which enhance the performance of their timepieces.

Each De Bethune watch is a work of art, showcasing intricate details and a commitment to perfection that attracts collectors and enthusiasts alike. However, the exclusivity of these watches often leaves potential buyers feeling disheartened due to their hefty price tags.

Why Choose a De Bethune Watch Replica?

Replica watches have gained popularity for a variety of reasons. Here are some compelling advantages of choosing a De Bethune watch replica from Luxe Replica Watche:

Affordability: The primary advantage of purchasing a replica is the significant cost savings. While a genuine De Bethune watch can cost tens of thousands of dollars, a high-quality replica allows you to enjoy the same aesthetic appeal without breaking the bank.

Style and Variety: Luxe Replica Watche offers a wide range of De Bethune replicas, allowing you to choose from various styles and designs that suit your personal taste. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of a traditional model or the bold innovation of a more contemporary piece, there’s something for everyone.

Quality Craftsmanship: Contrary to popular belief, not all replicas are created equal. At Luxe Replica Watche, we prioritize quality and attention to detail, ensuring that our De Bethune replicas closely resemble the originals in terms of craftsmanship and design.

Perfect for Everyday Wear: Authentic luxury watches often come with a 'do not wear' mentality due to their value. In contrast, our replicas allow you to enjoy the look and feel of a luxury timepiece without the constant worry of damaging an expensive investment.

Choosing Luxe Replica Watche for Your De Bethune Replica

When it comes to purchasing a replica watch, the source matters. Luxe Replica Watche is committed to providing high-quality replicas that meet the expectations of discerning customers. Here’s why you should choose us:

Extensive Selection: We offer a diverse range of De Bethune watch replicas, ensuring that you find the perfect piece that matches your style and preferences.

Exceptional Customer Service: Our dedicated team is here to assist you at every step of the purchasing process, from selecting the right watch to answering any questions you may have.

Secure Shopping Experience: We prioritize your privacy and security, providing a safe online shopping environment that protects your personal information.

Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: We stand by the quality of our products and offer a satisfaction guarantee, ensuring that you are happy with your purchase.

How to Care for Your De Bethune Watch Replica

To keep your De Bethune watch replica looking stunning for years to come, consider the following care tips:

Regular Cleaning: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe down your watch regularly to remove dirt and smudges.

Avoid Water Exposure: Unless specified as water-resistant, avoid exposing your replica to water to maintain its quality.

Store Properly: When not in use, store your watch in a cool, dry place, preferably in a watch box or pouch to prevent scratches.

Conclusion

For watch enthusiasts who appreciate the elegance and innovation of De Bethune but are deterred by the high costs, Luxe Replica Watche provides an ideal solution. Our range of De Bethune watch replicas allows you to indulge in the luxury of fine watchmaking without the financial strain. Explore our selection today and find the perfect piece to enhance your collection or elevate your everyday style.

Visit Luxe Replica Watche now and embrace the world of luxury that is just within your reach!

[eaktionsshaytan]

Chistopher de Bethune

[diioonysus]

dogs + art

[retrogeographie]

Beuvry, agglomération de Béthune.

L’Hôtel de France.

[leggerezza-dell-essere]

____Christopher de Bethune

[ninaemsaopaulo]

Tô lendo o livro do Tarantino (Especulações cinematográficas) e, no início da análise de Taxi driver, aparece esse momento muito OMI EXPLICANISTA (tradução de André Czarnobai):

"No filme de estreia de Martin Scorsese, Quem bate à minha porta?, o protagonista J.R. (Harvey Keitel) inicia uma relação com a Garota (Zina Bethune) quando a vê na balsa de Staten Island lendo uma revista de moda francesa que traz uma foto do filme Rastros de ódio. Harvey, então, começa a descrever, longa e detalhadamente, o 'épico de Wayne' para Zina."

Todo dia o filme da Barbie se reafirmando.

[teslascloningmachine]

Henry IV of France | Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully

Henri 4 (2010)

La Guerre des trônes, la véritable histoire de l'Europe: S3, Ep1 (2019)

Vive Henri IV, vive l'amour! (1961)

La caméra explore le temps: Qui a tué Henri IV ? ou L'Énigme Ravaillac

Ce jour-là, tout a changé:  L'Assassinat d'Henri IV (2009)

[diamonddaze01]

14 “You broke what?!” With Coupsie where reader kind of distracts him with kisses and 😏😏😏 because she broke something thank you your drabbles are so cute!

uh oh

pairing: csc x f!reader | wc: 1.0k au: billionaire!cheol, suggestive | warnings: none a/n: hello nonie ur so sweet i hope u love this

The warm, golden light of the bedroom bathed you in a soft glow as you danced around to a song playing faintly from your phone. The hem of your satin slip fluttered with each sway of your hips, brushing against your thighs. It was late, the kind of late where everything felt dreamlike and lighthearted, and the weight of the day had melted away into a pocket of joy that you carried in the privacy of your home.

You twirled, your arms outstretched, pretending the bedroom was a stage meant just for you. The outside world didn’t exist. It was just the music, the warmth of the room, and the giddy anticipation of Seungcheol coming home. You hummed along to the melody, the sound barely audible over the soft shuffle of your bare feet against the rug.

But in your enthusiasm, your elbow caught something solid. A sharp thud followed. Then, a sound that sent dread shooting straight to your core: glass shattering. 

You froze mid-spin, the music still humming in the background as your gaze darted to the nightstand. Your heart plummeted.

Seungcheol’s newest luxury watch—his favorite one, the newest De Bethune—lay face down on the floor, shards of its crystal face scattered around like delicate, broken stars.

“Oh no, no, no, no…” you whispered, crouching down to assess the damage. The face was cracked beyond repair, the delicate hands of the watch bent at awkward angles. It looked as though it had been run over by a truck.

Panic swelled in your chest as you frantically gathered the pieces, as though somehow assembling them would undo everything. "He’s going to kill me," you muttered under your breath, your mind racing for a plan.

And then, as if fate wanted to twist the knife further, you heard the front door open downstairs.

"Fuck," you breathed, glancing at the shards still on the nightstand. A wild panic took over as you swept them behind a picture frame and stood abruptly, smoothing down the satin slip and wiping your clammy hands on your thighs. You plastered on what you hoped was a convincing smile just as his footsteps began ascending the stairs.

The bedroom door swung open, and there he was.

Seungcheol stood in the doorway, his suit slightly rumpled from a long day, his tie loosened just enough to make your heart skip a beat. He ran a hand through his dark hair, his sharp gaze softening the instant it landed on you.

"Hey," he greeted, his voice warm and gravelly, "what are you still doing up?"

Without thinking, you launched yourself into his arms, wrapping him in a tight embrace before pulling back just enough to capture his lips in a kiss. His surprised grunt melted into a low chuckle as his hands found their home on your waist.

"Welcome home," you murmured against his lips, tugging lightly at the knot in his tie.

His brow arched, and a teasing grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. "What’s with the sudden enthusiasm? Miss me that much?"

You hummed noncommittally, pushing his jacket off his broad shoulders. It hit the floor with a soft thud as you leaned in to kiss him again, your fingers deftly working to undo the first button of his shirt.

It was working. He seemed utterly distracted, his attention fixed on you and not the broken watch hidden on the nightstand.

But Seungcheol wasn’t the type to miss details. As you tilted your head to kiss the corner of his mouth, his sharp eyes caught the faint glint of shattered glass on the floor. His gaze flicked to the nightstand, then to the guilt practically painted across your face.

“What are you hiding from me, troublemaker?” he breathed against your lips, his tone low and teasing.

Damn it.

You tried to cover your panic with another kiss, pulling him closer by his tie. "I, uh—" You punctuated each word with a quick kiss, hoping to stall him long enough for an escape plan to form. But then it all tumbled out in a breathless rush. "IwasdancingandthenIaccidentallyknockedoveryourwatchI'msosorry!"

His brows shot up. "You broke what?!"

You froze, your lips still parted mid-breath, caught like a deer in headlights. "I—uh—it was an accident?"

His hands slid from your waist to your thighs in one fluid motion, and before you could process it, he was lifting you into his arms.

"Cheol!" you shrieked, clinging to his shoulders as he carried you to the bed with that signature grin of his, somewhere between exasperated and utterly smitten.

He set you down on the mattress, hovering over you as you tried to bury your face in your hands. "I’m sorry about the watch," you mumbled sheepishly, peeking at him through your fingers.

He laughed, the sound rich and low as he gently pried your hands away from your face. "Sweetheart, what’s money for," he teased, leaning in close, "if I can’t buy a new watch?"

Still, guilt nagged at you. "It was your favorite one," you argued softly, your fingers finding his loosened tie again. "You kept showing it off to everyone."

He brushed a strand of hair from your face, his thumb tracing the curve of your cheek. "And now I’ll have a reason to get an even nicer one," he said, his voice dipping lower.

You rolled your eyes, though the heat rising in your cheeks betrayed you. "You’re ridiculous," you muttered.

"And you’re lucky I can’t be mad at you," he quipped, his lips brushing against yours as he pinned you to the bed. His tie slipped free, forgotten somewhere near the floor. "Especially not when you’re in this little number, looking at me like that."

Your laughter mingled with his as the tension melted away. Whatever guilt you’d felt about the watch was long gone as his lips traveled from your mouth to your jaw, to the sensitive spot just below your ear.

"Guess I’ll be extra careful next time I’m dancing," you murmured, your breath hitching as his hands explored the soft fabric of your slip.

"Next time," he replied between kisses, "I’ll dance with you."

send me an ask for my drabble game!

[theworldofwars]

The remains of the Belfry of Bethune are seen across the single ruined space that was formerly the Place de Lille and the Grande Place, 16 July 1918.

[watchilove]

De Bethune’s Heritage Collection Exhibition: A Journey Through Time and Innovation

De Bethune is proud to announce the beginning of the Heritage Collection Tour, a unique exhibition showcasing 13 exceptional historical timepieces curated by the De Bethune‘s founder and master watchmaker, Denis Flageollet. After a successful inauguration in Geneva in August 2024, this prestigious collection will now embark on a global tour, making its first stop in Shanghai from September 30th…

[rostovskywatches]

Urwerk was started in 1997 by Felix Baumgartner, a master watchmaker, and Martin Frei, an artist and designer. Their idea was to specialize in making luxury timepieces that blend watchmaking tradition with a futuristic vision and design.

[sgiandubh]

JAMMF, 303

James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser is today 303. Born to both strife and greatness, on Beltane Day.

Fictional characters never die for good, their energy keeps on lingering somewhere, in a corner of our heart. So, here's a heartfelt Happy Birthday to a formidable character that one day chose to possess Herself's imagination and brought us all together, in this strange digital limbo of sorts.

Despite his rock-solid appearance, JAMMF is a real chameleon. My favorite JAMMF is perhaps the least talked about one. The Diplomat. Of course.

This guy, playing chess at Versailles (in reality, it's Prague, and a sizably different kind of Baroque, but let's not nitpick, here). A wonderful metaphor for what diplomacy was, is and always will be: a sophisticated game of chess.

While in Paris, JAMMF is acting, in plain sight, as a diplomatic agent of sorts on behalf of Bonnie Prince Charlie's embryo of a government in exile. Desperately hoping and fruitlessly waiting for more. And making a very bad, emotional job of it all, when emotions are least needed, despite all those best laid plans. Still, he does exactly what a diplomat posted abroad would do. He meets all the important honchos, he brilliantly entertains all those people at his open table, he mingles with princes and beggars alike and of course, he dutifully reports in writing about all this, back to Scotland.

It is, therefore, a pity and a shame that Herself did not utter a single word, in Dragonfly in Amber, about the real Jacobite meeting place in Paris: Sorbonne's Collegium Scoticum/Scots College, or Collège des Écossais, founded in 1333, by an edict of the Parliament of Paris (what we would call today the local council) and as a belated, yet important consequence of the Auld Alliance treaty between France, Scotland and Norway:

This is a place with a rich and minutely documented history, so much so that the adjoining street soon came to be known as the rue des Ecossais (Scots' Street), instead of rue des Amandiers (Almond Tree Street).

The building is still there, albeit with a different destination, a private Catholic elementary school. And a plaque inside the main building tells part of the story, in Latin:

Meaning:

In 1325, under the reigns of Charles the Fair, in France and Robert the Bruce, in Scotland, David de Moravia, bishop of Murray founded this college. In 1604, Jacques de Bethun, archbishop of Glasgow made a seminary out of it, given to the perpetual administration of the Carthusian Order's Superior of Paris [later edit, forgot to translate that properly and the French version I eventually took out is incomplete, sorry!]. In 1639, the whole was placed under the authority of the King of France and the Archbishop of Paris, their supreme authority being solemnly ratified by the Parliament of Paris. In memory of the founders, the priests and the alumni, may they rest in peace!

[Later edit]: the eight year difference in records reflects the time it took for the Parliament of Paris to acknowledge the College's existence and offer its due legal protection. So: founded by the bishop of Murray in 1325 and legally authorized by the Parliament of Paris in 1333. Both dates are legit founding landmarks and can be quoted accordingly.

[aedesluminis]

"Robespierre, captain of the Terror: *sarcastic and annoyed* why don't you tell us how you got into prison because you made your ex-girlfriend's father mad. You love that story, don't you?" (･⁠o⁠･⁠;⁠)

What...wait, can you explain this to us? What happened? When? Or it's just a rumor...

(in reply to this)

Rumor? eheh...

What if I told you, anon, that in 1789 Lazare Carnot stormed the house of a noble early in the morning, challenged him to a duel shouting he had more right to marry Mademoiselle de Bouillet than him, because for eight years he, Carnot, had been the owner of her heart and bed? What if I told you that this episode and what followed shortly after got Monsieur de Bouillet, the girl's father, so mad he did everything in his power to put Carnot into jail and that he managed to do so through a lettre de cachet? What if I told you that while Robespierre was sitting comfortably among the seats of the Third Estate, his poetry companion was grieving in Bethune's prison, victim of an injustice?

Would you believe me? Probably not, because someone wouldn't expect such a thing from a stern, cold mathematician.

But... It happened. It's real history. That he tried to hide, because he wasn't proud of it (there's no mention of it in his Mémoirs). But it happened.

And the full story is even more exciting that the way I put it!

I planned to talk about it eventually, but I was already preparing a post on why, in my humble opinion, Carnot became a thermidorian. I leave the decision to whoever reads this.

[subtile-jagden]

Members of JG 1 in 1917. Most linkely in front of Chateau de Bethune where the squadron was stationed.

Pilots I recognize: MvR, Krefft, Bodenschatz, von Schoenebeck, Scheffer, Mayer-Baldo.

Anyone know who the others are?