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Branddubois-et-fils

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Case Size▸

36mm and under

39–40mm

41–44mm

45mm+

Movement▸

Manual

Other Automatic

Swiss automatic

Price Tier▸

Budget ($0–$249)

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Mid-Range ($500–$999)

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3M+

5M+

Brands/DuBois et Fils/DBF008-06

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DuBois et Fils

DBF008-06

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The automatic movement of the DBF008-06 is a jewel from the 1960s. DuBois et fils reactivated the oldest technology to produce the watch case.

Metropolis Verdict

Who this watch is really for

developing data

Best for

Mechanical-watch buyers who want a proven automatic or hand-wound movement in an independent design.

Skip if

You want quartz convenience with minimal setting, winding, or service concerns.

Value note: The value case leans on mechanical-watch appeal and the brand's design choices more than raw specification dominance.

Comparable watches

DBF008-01Similar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

DBF008-03Similar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

DBF008-04Similar case-size territory, useful if the fit is what drew you in.

Data status: Noindex until enriched: short or missing description. Image count: 3. Populated spec fields: 5.

MovementCalibre AS-1985 automatic

Case Size39 mm

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Technical Data Matrix

MovementCalibre AS-1985 automatic

CaliberAS-1985 from the 1960s

Diameter39 mm

Case Size39 mm

Crystalsapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment on both sides

DuBois et Fils

Independent microbrand based in the independent watch scene. Known for styles. Visit the official store for the full collection.

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