ARNOLD & SON – ULTRATHIN TOURBILLON Edition

ARNOLD & SON – ULTRATHIN TOURBILLON Platinum/Gold ‘Cosmic powder’ Dial Limited Edition - 2022

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  Ultrathin Tourbillon Gold & Ultrathin Tourbillon Platinum
Slim and textured

The ultrathin tourbillon by Arnold & Son is offering two new designs. They feature a new type of dial with tinted gold and aluminium sparkles to match their precious cases, which have also been redesigned. 

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In 5N red gold or 950 platinum, the cases are just 8.3 mm thick beneath their domed sapphire crystals. 

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The offset display and the tourbillon aperture echo the way in which information was arranged on John Arnold’s marine chronometers. 

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After reworking the structure and appearance of the rotating regulating organ, the power reserve now lasts at least 100 hours – an outstanding and noteworthy performance for an ultrathin tourbillon timepiece.

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To give the Ultrathin Tourbillon a new unique and refined design, Arnold & Son has focused on materials and techniques that highlight the precious appearance of this finely honed tourbillon. 

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The 41.5 mm cases in 5N red gold or 950 platinum have been redesigned, making them even slimmer and more refined. 

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The bezels have been reduced to a fine metal band, the sapphire crystals are domed, and the transparent case backs have been screwed down.

Beneath the stars

Arnold & Son has used a new manufacturing technique known as ‘Cosmic Grené’ on the dials. This name makes direct reference to stargazing, as stars are essential guides for navigating at sea along with marine chronometers (of which John Arnold was one of the largest and most reputable suppliers).

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Gold powder mixed with aluminium sparkles has been placed on the dial plate to create a lightly sandblasted surface. This is then coloured: blue for the Ultrathin Tourbillon in red gold, and green for the platinum version. 

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Due to the complex manufacturing methods involved, these dials are subtle and finely textured, with a discreet lustre.

Latest-generation carriage

At the heart of the Ultrathin Tourbillon lies the A&S8300 calibre, whose architecture and finesse characterise this collection. At just 2.97 mm thick, this tourbillon with extremely refined finishes is one of the slimmest ever designed.
 
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The highest point of the A&S8300 calibre is located on the top of the tourbillon carriage, which has also been redesigned and undergone significant changes in relation to its predecessors. It features a variable-inertia balance with inertia blocks to ensure more stable calibration over time. 

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The redesigned tourbillon carriage echoes the leading role John Arnold played in marine exploration during the 18th century. Its triangular shape evokes a sextant, while its double-arrow counterpoise represents an anchor. 

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The point in the middle serves as a seconds marker, as the carriage completes a full rotation in one minute.

Golden time

The back of the Ultrathin Tourbillon reveals a new rear tourbillon bridge in 3N yellow gold that matches the gear train and stands out from the appearance of the rest of the calibre.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTOModifications to the tourbillon carriage and regulating organ have increased the power reserve of the A&S8300 calibre, which now lasts at least 100 hours. 

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This long power reserve meets the performance standards of Arnold & Son calibres.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  ULTRATHIN TOURBILLON

Model:  ULTRATHIN TOURBILLON Edition

• Red gold: 1UTBR.U01A.C209A 
• Platinum: 1UTBR.XF01A.C208A
  

Movement 
Calibre  A&S8300, 1 minute flying tourbillon, manual winding 
Jewels  29 
Diameter  32.00 mm Thickness  2.97 mm 
Power reserve  100 hours 
Frequency 3 Hz / 21,600 vph 
Finishes main plate: Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre 
bridges: polished and chamfered by hand 
wheels: circular satin-finished 
screws: blued and chamfered, mirror-polished heads  
tourbillon carriage: ‘Arnold & Son’ signature rear tourbillon bridge: 18-carat (3N) yellow gold, sunray motif
Functions hours, minutes
Dial 

• ‘Cosmic grené’: 
• ‘Cosmic blue’:

Gold powder mixed with coloured aluminium sparkles  
flange: coloured and circular satin-finished
Hour dial 
base: white mother-of-pearl, domed 
ring: rhodium-plated or with 4N gold plating
Case 
Material  18-carat (5N) red gold or Pt950 platinum 
Diameter  41.50 mm 
Thickness  8.30 mm (with crystal) 
Crystal  domed sapphire, with an anti-reflective coating on both sides 
Case back  sapphire crystal, with an anti-reflective coating 
Water-resistance 30 metres / 100 feet
Strap 
Material blue alligator leather hand-stitched with 18-carat (5N) red-gold thread or  green alligator leather, hand-stitched with pt950 platinum thread 
Folding clasp with top cover in 18-carat (5N) red gold or Pt950 platinum

 
Limited editions 28 timepieces released of each model 

Swiss retail prices red gold: CHF 73,300 including taxes (subject to change) platinum: CHF 85,100 including taxes (subject to change)

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ARNOLD & SON – PERPETUAL MOON 38 Eclipse I Edition

 

ARNOLD & SON – PERPETUAL MOON 38 Eclipse I Edition 2022

 A MOON IN CHIAROSCURO

With its 38 mm white-gold case, gem-setting and aesthetics, the Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I ushers in a new chapter for women at Arnold & Son. Under a large precision moon, and featuring a new movement adapted to its dimensions, this watch oozes refinement and delicacy. Each of the eighteen timepieces released has been forged like a sculpture of time.

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Arnold & Son is offering its first watch designed, created, embellished and powered for women. A new 38 mm case houses a calibre designed for this moon-phase complication. It extends into a blue alligator-leather strap with a satin finish and fuchsia lining.

OPULENCE

The 38 mm diameter case is 10.44 mm thick and crafted from white gold. Its bezel, four horns and crown host a total of 90 brilliant-cut diamonds. This sumptuous setting announces the ornamental richness with which Arnold & Son has graced the dial of this large-moon timepiece.

LACE

The dial of the Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I is composed of a fine layer of blue aventurine crystal, featuring lace-like cut-outs through which the large moon disc can be glimpsed. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTOThe starry sky is made of mother-of-pearl in a graduation of shades from blue to white. The two lunar discs are depicted by ruthenium crystals. Between them, the constellations have been painted by hand.

INTERLACING

At 8 o’clock, the main motif of the Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I scintillates with precious stones. The cut-outs adorning the lace-like aventurine backdrop have been encrusted with white and blue mother-of-pearl fragments, diamonds, and blue and pink sapphires, all cut to form a large star complete with glistening halo. By playing with transparency, colour and mineral composition, the Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I showcases the know-how of Arnold & Son as it adopts new, particularly expressive techniques.

 HIGH STANDARDS

The Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I transposes the high watchmaking standards that have always guided the brand into the world of ladies’ timepieces. As a result, the Swiss Arnold & Son Manufacture has created an entirely new calibre, which is also the smallest in its collection. 

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At 30 mm, the A&S1612 calibre was designed to fit the new 38 mm diameter case that is just 10.44 mm thick. This manually wound movement with an autonomy of 90 hours thus perpetuates the range of Arnold & Son calibres with impressive power reserves.

LOYALTY

The emblematic complication of the A&S1612 calibre is its moon-phase indicator. Drawing on its ingenious large-moon principle, Arnold & Son has naturally incorporated a majestic lunar disc into its Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I timepiece. Its various crescents fill the large aperture located between 10 and 2 o’clock. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTOFaithful to its precision watchmaking tradition and the history that linked John Arnold to navigating the high seas, Arnold & Son has endowed this moon with an accuracy of 122 years. Thus when kept constantly wound, it would take more than a century for the moon on the timepiece to experience a time lag with its real-life counterpart in the sky.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  MÉTIERS D'ARTS

Model:  MÉTIERS D'ARTS Perpetual Moon 38 Eclipse I Edition

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Reference 1GLMW.Z01A.C205A

Movement
    Calibre: A&S1612, mechanical with manual winding
    Jewels: 24
    Diameter: 30 mm
    Thickness: 4.95 mm
    Power reserve: 90 hours
    Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 vph
    Finishes
        main plate: rhodium-plated, Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre
        bridges: polished and chamfered
        wheels: circular satin-finished
        screws: blued and chamfered, polished heads
Functions                 
    hours, minutes, astronomical moon phases
Dial
    Fventurine lace crystal encrusted with white mother-of-pearl and blue-tinted mother-of-pearl,
    set with 3💎5 brilliant-cut diamonds,
   💎 3 pear-cut diamonds,
   💎 4 brilliant-cut pink sapphires and 8 pear-cut blue sapphires
    Moon phases           
        sky: blue-tinted mother-of-pearl
        constellations: hand-painted
        moon: ruthenium crystal disc
Case
    Material: 18-carat white gold, set with 💎90 brilliant-cut diamonds
    Diameter: 38 mm
    Thickness: 10.44 mm
    Crystal: domed sapphire, with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
    Case back: sapphire crystal, with an anti-reflecting coating
    Water-resistance: 30 metres / 100 feet
Strap
    Material: satin-feel blue alligator leather, satin-feel fuchsia alligator leather lining
    Pin buckle: 18-carat white gold, set with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds

Gemstones              
    Diamonds 💎
        total weight: ~2.72 carats
        colour: D-E-F
        clarity: IF-VVS
    Sapphires                 
        total weight: ~0.25 carat
        clarity: loupe grade

Edition
Limited edition    18 timepieces     

Worldwidel retail price
CHF   77,900 including taxes (may be subject to modifications)     

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ARNOLD & SON – PERPETUAL MOON “Year of the Tiger” Edition

 

ARNOLD & SON – MÉTIERS D'ARTS PERPETUAL MOON “Year of the Tiger” Gold 42mm Edition 2022

The year of the Water Tiger is embodied in an expressive version of the Perpetual Moon. Arnold & Son has fashioned a golden tiger, roaring and on the alert. In the background, a waterfall symbolises the element that tempers this feline’s ferocious energy. The refinement of this decorative dial springs from consummate craftsmanship and the wide range of precious gemstones that Arnold & Son draws on. Rose gold and specular hematite, mother-of-pearl and aventurine interpret a highly symbolic scene on the watch. To celebrate the start of the new year in the traditional Chinese astrological calendar, Arnold & Son is releasing a limited edition comprising eight pieces of its high-precision phases of the moon model. The “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon features a sculpted golden tiger against a backdrop in specular hematite, a rare and expressive stone.

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The Year of the Tiger starts on Tuesday 1 February 2022. It is particularly auspicious. The tiger’s courage and power are tempered by the element of water. The year is set fair to be full of enthusiasm, surprises and dynamism. The animal featured on the dial of the “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon is therefore standing on a riverbank, ready to welcome in a new world.

IMMENSE

On the canvas offered by the dial of this exceptional piece, Arnold & Son has accommodated a large moon. In a wide window a turning disc reveals the waxing and waning of the celestial body, the appearance of the crescent moon and its light. For this moon is crafted from mother-of-pearl enhanced with Super-LumiNova, and its relief is painted. In daylight it is grey, almost white.  

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In the dark it lights up from the interior and takes on a new aspect, brimming with gleaming detail. This is complemented by all the aquatic details on the dial, also hand-painted with luminous pigments. In the background, the disc bearing the star is made from a deep black aventurine glass.

EXPRESSIVE

The centrepiece of this dial is, however, the tiger itself. Sculptured in three dimensions, it is crafted from 18-carat rose gold. Its expression, its pose and the details of its fur are hand-engraved and -burnished.  This meticulous, high-calibre work is a testimony to Arnold & Son’s exceptional attention to detail in their limited editions paying tribute to the Chinese zodiac.  

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The same holds true for the dial. A decoration depicting bamboo is painted in gold powder on the hematite disc with glittering inclusions. To round off this dazzling scene, the “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon is mounted on a glistening black alligator strap backed with red alligator leather and stitched with platinum thread.

PRECISE

Like all the movements used by Arnold & Son, the calibre A&S1512 was entirely developed, produced, assembled, decorated, adjusted and cased up in the brand’s Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This calibre is based on a large barrel with an oscillation frequency of 3 Hz, giving a 90-hour power reserve.

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Last but not least, the moon-phase display of this movement will remain accurate for 122 years before deviating from the actual lunar cycle by one day. The “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon is thus part of an astronomical, astrological cycle; a perspective of eternity. 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  MÉTIERS D'ARTS

Model:  MÉTIERS D'ARTS Perpetual Moon “Year of the Tiger” Edition

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Reference 1GLBR.Z03A.C161A


Movement
    Calibre A&S1512, hand-wound mechanical
    Jewels: 27
    Diameter:34 mm
    Depth: 5.35 mm
    Power reserve: 90 hours
    Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 vibrations/h
    Finishes
            main plate: rhodium-finished, Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre
            bridges: polished and chamfered
            wheels: circular satin-finished
            screws: blued and chamfered, polished heads
            second moon-phase indication: rhodium-finished and circular-grained

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Functions
    Hours, minutes,
    moon-phase indication,
    second moon-phase indication on the back
Dial
stone: specular hematite
tiger: 18-carat rose gold (4N), engraved and burnished by hand
landscape: hand-painted with rose gold powder, enhanced with Super-LumiNova
sky: black aventurine glass
stars: hand-painted, with added Super-LumiNova
moon: mother-of-pearl disc with added Super-LumiNova, hand-painted details
Case
    Material: 18 carat red gold (5N)
    Diameter: 42 mm
    Depth: 12.16 mm
    Crystal: domed sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
    Case back: sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on the interior
    Water-resistance: 30 m /100 ft
Strap & Buckle
    Material: Glistening black alligator leather, red alligator leather backing, platinum thread (Pt950) thread, hand-sewn
    Pin buckle, 18 carat red gold (5N)
       

Edition
Limited edition of 8 timepieces

Worldwidel retail price
CHF 52,900 excl. tax (may be subject to modifications)

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ARNOLD & SON – Double Tourbillon JADE Edition

 

ARNOLD & SON – GRAND COMPLICATIONS Double Tourbillon JADE Gold Unique Pieces 2021

Arnold & Son is celebrating its Double Tourbillon collection with the unveiling of two unique pieces adorned with dazzling green jade and delicate white opal – Arnold & Son Double Tourbillon Jade. The two independent tourbillons and two time zones of this rare model have taken on a new face. The result of high-calibre watchmaking execution, these models are available in either red gold or white gold.

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Arnold & Son continues to make advances in the field of exceptional, unique pieces. The Double Tourbillon Jade is also in keeping with collections by the Maison which are adorned with dials featuring expressive, rare stones.

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Arnold & Son’s watchmaking has now climbed up a notch in singularity and symbolic strength, producing two unique versions of its Double Tourbillon model with a green jade dial punctuated by two opal sub-dials in immaculate white. The A&S8513 calibre allows its two independent tourbillons to emerge into view above these rare stones. United by a shared main plate, each displays a different time zone.

A mineral beauty

Arnold & Son had their sights set on jade from Wyoming. This bright green nephrite known as “Apple Green” is slightly veined with black. This brings greater depth, contrast and makes the stone all the more precious. Jade itself is a stone rich in symbolic meaning. A mineral linked to sacred beliefs, traditional medicine and protective rituals of several Asian and Central American civilisations; its cultural significance makes it like no other stone in the world.

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The dial plate of the Double Tourbillon Jade has been expertly cut in a very particular way. In the shape of a clover, the main plate allows both dials and tourbillons to emerge to their full height. This complicates the stone cutting and engraving stages, which further underlines the mastery of the work.

Watchmaking excellence

Arnold & Son’s second major area of expertise is demonstrated by the calibre. The Double Tourbillon Jade movement is integrated into a red gold or white gold case with a diameter of 43.5 mm. Its sapphire crystal is domed, accommodating the height created by the two tourbillons.  

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These are attached to a three-dimensional, skeletonized, cantilevered bridge, and are made in the same gold as the case. They are the culmination of the design, manufacture, finish and adjusting capabilities of Arnold & Son.

Duality

Paying homage to its founder, John Arnold, one of the most inventive watchmakers of his time and of the golden age of chronometry, Arnold & Son has always approached the double time zone with sophistication and precision. 

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Instead of the classic “GMT” system, where an hour hand in the centre indicates the second time zone, Arnold & Son has chosen to give each time zone its own regulating organ: a reminder of the duality of time telling methods – timepieces on one hand, astronomy on the other – used on board English frigates in the 18th century.

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The A&S8513 calibre is therefore equipped with two barrels and two crowns that control the two time zones. At midday, the local time is visible in Roman numerals. At six o’clock, Arabic numerals indicate the time of a second, more distant place that has a connection to the wearer. The two time zones are set completely independently down to the minute. 

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Unlike most so-called travel watches, the Double Tourbillon Jade can therefore follow time zones offset by 15, 30 or 45 minutes, as is the case with certain countries in Central Asia.

Refined finishes

The structure of the movement can be seen on the back of the Double Tourbillon Jade. The extremely successful finishes, a specialism in Arnold & Son watchmaking, are taken to the highest level. 

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From the radiant Côtes de Genève to the circular-graining on the main plate, double snailing of the barrels, sunray decoration on the crown wheels, and polish on the gold bezels held in place by blued screws, everything about the A&S8513 calibre exudes eminence, craftsmanship and excellence.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  GRAND COMPLICATIONS

Model:  Double Tourbillon JADE

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 References:

• 1DTAR.Z01A.C120R (Red Gold)
• 1DTAW.Z01A.C121W (White Gold)
  

Movement
Calibre A&S8513, mechanical hand-wound movement
Jewels: 42
Diameter: 37.30 mm
Height: 8.35 mm
Power reserve: 90 hours
Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 vph

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Finishes
Main plate: sunray Côtes de Genève
Bridges: rhodium (red gold) or NAC (white gold) coated, polished, and chamfered by hand
Wheels: satin finish
Bezels: 18-carat gold
Screws: bevelled, mirror polished heads
Tourbillon bridges: 18-carat gold, mirror polished with satin finish, polished and chamfered by hand
Tourbillon cages: polished and chamfered by hand
Functions
Local hours and minutes (Roman numerals)
Independent reference hours and minutes (Arabic numerals)
Dial
Dial base: green jade
Sub-dials: white opal
Case
Material: 18-carat white or red gold (5N)
Diameter: 43.50 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Back: Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating
Water resistant: 30 metres/100ft
Strap
Material: Alligator leather, hand-stitched
Buckle: Pin, 18-carat white or red gold (5N)

Unique pieces
1 piece (red gold) and 1 piece (white gold)

Worldwide retail price
CHF 198,000, subject to change(excluding tax)

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ARNOLD & SON – LUNA MAGNA Platinum 44 Edition

ARNOLD & SON – LUNA MAGNA Platinum 44mm Limited Edition 2021

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Luna Magna PLATINUM

MOONLIGHT CHIAROSCURO

Against the grandeur of an aventurine crystal sky, the Luna Magna Platinum is revealed through its select materials. The large three-dimensional moon is composed of blue aventurine and grey marble, while the time is read on a mother-of-pearl dial. The 950 platinum case completes the piece, showcasing a changing play of light that enlivens the dial and lunar sphere.

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The moon waxes, wanes, disappears, and once again returns to light up the sky. Luna Magna, the largest and most spectacular of all moons in watchmaking, begins a new cycle within its fully polished 950 platinum case with white mother-of-pearl hour and minute sub-dial in a satin-brushed ring, and ever-changing reflections.

CHANGES IN THE LIGHT

Centred on the moon theme so dear to Arnold & Son, Luna Magna Platinum is a limited series of only twenty-eight pieces. The smooth, understated shine and weight of the platinum give the piece a certain majesty. Set in aventurine crystal, the metallic crystals bring the dial to life with their brilliance.

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Half of the 12 mm three-dimensional moon is made of grey marble and the other half of aventurine crystal, reflecting the moon’s dual nature. Guided by an exclusive moon-phase complication, this chiaroscuro, this movement of the light, make the Luna Magna Platinum a living, ever-changing, fleeting yet everlasting timepiece.

MOTHER-OF-PEARL DISPLAY

The hours and minutes are displayed on the graduated dial with twelve Roman numerals bearing the Arnold & Son signature.  

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This eccentric disc owes its luminosity to the slightly iridescent white mother-of-pearl, imparting a delicate quality that matches the elegant complication of the Luna Magna Platinum.

SWISS MADE

Luna Magna Platinum is based on the A&S1021 calibre, which has been fully developed and then assembled and adjusted in Switzerland.  

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Designed around the lunar globe, the movement is hand-wound and features a 90-hour power reserve and regulating mechanism set at 3 Hz. On the back is a secondary display, with clearly legible lunations for fine adjustments.

PRECISION

The celestial mechanism also owes its sophisticated design to the fidelity in its astronomical accuracy. The duration of a complete lunar cycle is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.8 seconds.  

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Arnold & Son have succeeded in approximating this cycle such that, if the watch was never stopped, it would take 122 years for the moon-phase display to accumulate a day’s discrepancy from the correct phase.

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And the correction is easy, since Luna Magna Platinum’s lunar function is accessible directly from the crown. A practical solution made possible by Arnold & Son’s total mastery of the watchmaking process.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  LUNA MAGNA

Model:   LUNA MAGNA Platinum 44 Limited Edition

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Reference 1LMAX.A01A.C183A

Movement
Calibre A&S1021, hand-wound mechanical
Jewels: 35
Diameter: 37.60 mm
Thickness: 12.00 mm with three-dimensional moon (4.75 mm without moon)
Power reserve: 90 hours
Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 vph
Finishes main plate:

• Mainplate: circular-grained
• Bridges: sunray and chamfered Côtes de Genève
• Wheels: circular-grained satin finish
• Screws: blued and chamfered, polished heads
• Moon-phase indicator: circular-grained satin finish

Functions  
Hours, minutes, astronomical lunar phases (one-day correction every 122 years),
moon phase indicator on case back
Dial 
Aventurine crystal
Hour dial: white mother-of-pearl
Flange: blue PVD coating
Moon
Diameter: 12.00 mm
Grey marble and aventurine crystal
Case
Materia: Platinum Pt 950
Diameter: 44.00 mm
Thickness; 15.90 mm (with crystal)
Crystal: Domed sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back: Sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inside
Water-resistance 30 metres / 100 feet
Strap 
Material: Alligator leather, blue (exterior) and dark magenta (interior), hand-stitched
Buckle: pin, platinum Pt 950

Limited editions 28 timepieces

Global retail price excluding tax CHF 55,900 (may be subject to modifications)

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