ARNOLD & SON – TIME PYRAMID Gold & Platinum Edition

 

ARNOLD & SON – TIME PYRAMID Red Gold & Platinum Vertical Time Edition 2023

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Arnold & Son continues to reflect on its most iconic and classic collections. Time Pyramid, with its unique appearance and structure, has been elegantly revisited. With a fully redesigned case in a new diameter of 42.5 mm, a blue aventurine glass case back and a white opal minutes circle, the 

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Time Pyramid collection is also brought to life through materials. Red gold (5N) and platinum (PT950) offer precious alternatives, with each colour duplicated on the rim of the hours and minutes dial. With its contrasts, its play on transparency and sense of depth and symmetry, Time Pyramid 42.5 explores every creative field in watchmaking to assert its distinction.

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Our conception of time is often either linear or cyclical. A vertical alignment is not part of our mental landscape. And yet, it is this vision that Arnold & Son has chosen to portray on Time Pyramid. Inspired by the creations of John Arnold and his British peers, it revives a clock shape that was fashionable in the 1830s. 

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By arranging the movement’s organs from top to bottom instead of in a circle, Arnold & Son goes beyond the chronometric horizon to achieve an unparalleled feat of design.

Design

In creating Time Pyramid, Arnold & Son has revisited, adapted and extended clockmaking codes. Devoid of a full-sized dial, this wristwatch reveals a skeletonised movement in the shape of a pyramid. Alternatively, it can be seen as taking the form of an anchor, recalling the Arnold & Son logo and making direct reference to John Arnold’s title as watchmaker for the Royal Navy.

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In the new case, with a diameter of 42.5 mm, a thickness of 10.72 mm, and in a choice of either red gold (5N) or platinum (PT950), the distinct features of Time Pyramid’s movement stand out. Its crown at 6 o’clock remains unique in the world of watchmaking, as does its baroque approach to symmetry.

Case back

The expression ‘open-air’ applies literally here, as the glass used for the case-back offers yet another new interpretation by Arnold & Son. 

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  Neither transparent nor opaque, it is composed of an extremely thin disc of aventurine glass in what constitutes a first for this iconic material.

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Constellated with copper inclusions, aventurine glass originated in the region of Venice, which is renowned for its glass-making culture. 

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It is said to have been discovered by accident when a workman dropped some copper filings into a vat of molten glass. One cooled and cut, the dazzling ‘all’avventura’ glass revealed a myriad of sparkles. 

Light

Arnold & Son has chosen to use this decorated glass as a backdrop for its Time Pyramid. This backdrop allows the light to filter through when the watch is not being worn, revealing interplays of transparency and colour.

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The interaction of reflections is just as strong on the dial, where alternating gold-plated and NAC-treated (anthracite) finishes showcase the Côtes de Genève stripes. The subtle glimpse it offers of the two barrels’ bridges reinforces the powerful and omnipresent sense of symmetry that underpins Time Pyramid.

Structure

The movement driving Time Pyramid is displayed for all to see. The case’s wide opening and slender bezel showcase the movement’s mechanical arrangement, while the screw balance sits majestically at 12 o’clock. 

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Below, the gear train highlights an array of finishes that include hand chamfering, satin-finished and sunray-brushed wheels, snailed barrels and blued screws. The calibre’s structure then splits in two beneath a ring in white opal – the signature stone of Arnold & Son’s off-centred dials.

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On either side of the encircled dial, two power-reserve indicators mirror one other, indicating the same information and reflecting the two barrels that power the calibre A&S1615 just a few millimetres below the surface. 

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Fully developed, machined, assembled and adjusted at the Manufacture, it can operate for 90 hours without rewinding.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  TIME PYRAMID

Model:  TIME PYRAMID Red Gold & Platinum Edition

References

• Red Gold: 1TPER.W01A.C153A

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Platinum: 1TPEX.W01A.C153X  

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 Movement

Calibre  A&S1615 with manual winding
Jewels  27
Diameter  37.60 mm
Thickness  4.40 mm
Power reserve  90 hours
Frequency  3 Hz/21,600 vph
Finishes
mainplate: NAC-treated, satin-finished
bridges: NAC-treated, hand-chamfered, vertical Côtes de Genève stripes
wheels: gold-plated, circular satin-finish
screws: blued and chamfered, mirror-polished heads
Hours dial  white opal  

Functions   hours, minutes, seconds, double power reserve
Dial 
Hours on a white opal disc, minutes on a rhodium plated ring
Case
Material  18-carat (5N) red gold or platinum (PT 950)
Diameter  42.5 mm
Thickness  10.72 mm (with crystal)
Crystal  domed sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back  blue aventurine glass lined with a sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating
Water resistance  3 bar (30 metres/100 feet)
Strap
Material  blue alligator leather, black calfskin lining, hand-stitched
Buckle  pin buckle, 18-carat (5N) red gold or platinum (PT 950)

Limited edition

• red gold: 88 timepieces
• platinum: 38 timepieces 

🔴Swiss retail price

• Red Gold: CHF 43,000 incl. tax (subject to change)
• Platinum: CHF 54,900 incl. tax (subject to change)

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IWC – Pilot’s Watch PETRONAS Chronograph 41 AMG

 

IWC Schaffhausen – PILOT’s Watch PETRONAS  Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG 2023

 IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN LAUNCHES NEW PERFORMANCE CHRONOGRAPHS WITH TACHYMETER SCALES DEDICATED TO ITS MOTORSPORT PARTNERS

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Schaffhausen, 13^th November 2023: Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix™, IWC Schaffhausen is introducing two performance chronographs dedicated to its motorsport partners Mercedes-AMG and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. Crafted from titanium or Ceratanium^®, the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 combines IWC’s expertise in chronographs and advanced materials. A distinguishing feature is the ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale, enabling the wearer to measure the average speed based on the distance travelled. Black dials with a glossy finish, recessed totalisers, applied indices and numerals filled with Super-LumiNova^® complement the sleek design. All models are powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre and are water-resistant to 10 bar.

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IWC Schaffhausen has an extensive legacy of manufacturing instrument watches. Performance criteria such as high accuracy, robustness, reliability and durability are therefore deeply ingrained in the company’s DNA as a watchmaker. The performance ethos that is expressed through IWC’s products is also reflected through two of its longest standing partnerships. In 2004, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer became a partner of Mercedes-AMG, the performance car subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. As a logical continuation, IWC became the “Official Engineering Partner” of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team in 2013. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer is now launching two performance chronographs dedicated to its motorsport partners.

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“The Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 combines our extensive know-how in developing industry-leading chronographs with our comprehensive expertise in advanced materials. Both these new chronographs feature ceramic bezels with tachymeter scales, adding the dimension of speed to the highly accurate stop time measurements and making these robust chronographs the perfect companions for people with a dynamic, fast-paced lifestyle.” 

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

The Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 AMG (Ref. IW388305/04) features a case, crown and pushers crafted from robust and lightweight titanium. IWC pioneered this hard-to-machine metal in the watch industry in 1980 when it released the first wristwatch with a titanium case and bracelet. IWC had acquired the specific know-how for  machining  titanium  in close collaboration with French aerospace company Aérospatiale. 

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Offering the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metal, titanium is frequently used in automotive engineering to manufacture components for high-performance engines. The grade 5 titanium alloy used for the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 case is around 45% lighter than steel and remarkably rigid. The case features a brushed finish with polished details on the horns. One version is fitted with a robust, waterproof black rubber strap (Ref. IW388305), while the other version (Ref. IW388304) features a titanium bracelet with H-links and an integrated folding clasp. 

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Last year, IWC introduced the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team”. The official team watch is worn by the team, including designers, aerodynamicists, race engineers, strategists and mechanics. Now, IWC is also launching a  performance chronograph dedicated to  its  partner. 

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The Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team (Ref. IW388306/07) features a case made of Ceratanium^®. Developed by IWC, this material combines the lightness and structural integrity of titanium with a hardness and scratch-resistance similar to ceramic. The lightweight material is based on  a  special titanium alloy forged to IWC’s specifications. 

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The case components are machined from bars using computer- controlled turning and milling centres. Afterward, they are elaborately finished by hand and fired in a kiln at high temperatures. During this firing process, a phase transformation occurs, and the material’s surface obtains properties similar to ceramic and its striking matte black finish. One version is fitted with a black rubber strap with a Ceratanium^® pin buckle (Ref. IW388306). The other version features a Ceratanium^® bracelet with an integrated folding clasp (Ref. IW388307).

A TACHYMETER SCALE  ADDS THE DIMENSION OF SPEED

An outstanding functional feature of the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 is the ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale, which allows the wearer to measure the average speed in relation to the distance travelled. Pushing the chronograph’s start button initiates a measurement. 

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Once a distance of one kilometre has been covered, the chronograph is stopped. The central chronograph seconds hand will point to a number on the rotating tachymeter scale, corresponding to the average speed in kilometres per hour.

A MASTERPIECE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND FINISHING

Matching the polished black ceramic bezels, all models feature black dials with a glossy finish and  black  hands. The recessed totalisers and the applied indices and numerals, in blackened nickel, filled with Super-LumiNova^®, provide additional depth and ensure excellent night-time readability. The manufacturing of this intricate dial represents a feat of craftsmanship and finishing. 

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The polished black lacquer finish is the result of an elaborate, highly controlled and perfected production process.  The three totalisers are individually finished and printed before they are mounted on the lacquered base plate to create the final dial. The approximately 20 appliques are individually polished by hand, fixed to the dial and then filled with luminous material.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHRONOGRAPH ENGINE

All versions of the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 are powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre movement. 

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Comprising 242 parts, this mechanical chronograph movement has been engineered with an uncompromising focus on robustness, reliability, and precision. Its bi-directional pawl winding system builds up a power reserve of 46 hours in the mainspring. Column-wheel control of the chronograph ensures that individual phases in the switching sequence are clearly defined. There is also a distinct tactile resistance when the buttons are pushed. 

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The chronographs features IWC’s characteristic vertical subdial arrangement. The stopped minutes are displayed directly at the 12 o’clock position, enhancing readability. The assembly of these movements at IWC’s Manufakturzentrum is organized in a dedicated line. Dividing the process into several smaller steps is paramount for achieving the best possible quality. After assembly and regulation, all movement functions are tested automatically over 12 days in the FIM (Final Inspection Movement) cell developed by IWC. 

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In addition, all four timepieces are eligible for registration under the My IWC care program and thus benefit from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

ABOUT MERCEDES-AMG

Mercedes-AMG is the performance and sports car brand of Mercedes-Benz Cars based in Affalterbach, Germany. Driven by the fascination of motorsports Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher founded the company in 1967. Since 2005 Mercedes-AMG GmbH has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG representing the sporting spearhead of the company with a wide range of models ranging from performance compact cars up to true sports cars like the AMG GT family. In contrast to large-scale production, Mercedes- AMG’s engines are assembled in Affalterbach according to the “One Man, One Engine” principle. AMG  was born on the racetrack and is up to this day committed to “Driving Performance” in every detail, which is also expressed in every vehicle’s perceptible, innovative excellence. AMG – these three letters stand for supreme automotive performance, exclusivity, emotion, efficiency and highly dynamic driving pleasure and for exclusive encounters, contact points and collaborations for customers all around the globe. AMG continues to set benchmarks and, as a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, has the ambition to strengthen the product portfolio as a performance luxury brand. Currently, AMG is pushing the transformation of the company and redefining the Future of Driving Performance with electrified powertrains.

MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS FORMULA ONE

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-AMG, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship. Formula One is a sport like no other. Combining elite teamwork, cutting-edge technologies and innovation, high-performance management and exceptional driving skill, teams develop race cars capable of competing against their rivals in a high-octane environment that spans upwards of 20 races across five continents throughout each season. 

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, based across Technology Centres at Brackley and Brixworth in the United Kingdom, brings together over 1,000 dedicated and determined people that design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner, George Russell. Winning seven consecutive double Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships from 2014 to 2020 and securing a record-breaking eighth consecutive Constructors’ Championship success in 2021, the Team is one of the most successful in the sport’s history. Between returning as a Constructor in 2010 and the end of the 2022 season, the Mercedes-AMG works team has scored 116 wins, 264 podium finishes, 128 pole positions, 91 fastest laps and 54 one-two finishes from 259 race starts.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  PILOT’s Watch Chronograph “AMG” 41 Titanium

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Ref.  IW388305 / Ref. IW388304  Titanium

 FEATURES
Mechanical movement
– Chronograph function for hours, minutes and seconds
– Date and day display
– Small hacking seconds
– Screw-in crown
– Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
– See-through sapphire glass back
MOVEMENT
IWC manufacture calibre 69385
Frequency 28,800 vph/4 Hz
Jewels 33
Power reserve 46 h
Winding Automatic
WATCH

• Ref. IW388305: Titanium case, black dial, black hands, bblackened nickel appliques, black rubber strap

• Ref. IW388304: Titanium case, black dial, black hands, blackened nickel appliques, titanium bracelet

Diameter 41 mm
Height 14.8 mm
Titanium case
Glass Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides 
Water-resistant 10 bar 
DIAL  

Carbon dial, black hands with luminescence
Strap
(Ref. IW388305), while the other version (Ref. IW388304) features a titanium bracelet with H-links and an integrated folding clasp.

 

🔴 PRICE
World Price  $ 11,700 US  /   $ 19,800 US 

 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  PILOT’s Watch Chronograph “MERCEDES-AMG” 41 PETRONAS Formula One™ Team

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Ref.  IW388306 / Ref. IW388307  Ceratanium®

 FEATURES
Mechanical movement Mechanical movement
– Chronograph function for hours, minutes and seconds
– Date and day display
– Small hacking seconds
– Screw-in crown
– Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
– See-through sapphire glass back

MOVEMENT
IWC manufacture calibre 69385
Frequency 28,800 vph/4 Hz
Jewels 33
Power reserve 46 h
Winding Automatic
WATCH

• Ref. IW388306: Ceratanium® case, black dial, black hands, blackened
  nickel appliques, black rubber stra

• Ref. IW388307: Ceratanium® case, black dial, black hands, blackened
  nickel appliques, Ceratanium® bracelet

Diameter 41.1 mm
Height 14.8 mm
Ceratanium® case
Glass Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides 
Water-resistant 10 bar 
DIAL  

Black dial, black hands with luminescence
Strap
(Ref. IW388306), while the other version (Ref. IW388307) features a titanium bracelet with H-links and an integrated folding clasp.

 

🔴 PRICE
World Price  $ 13,700 US / $ 19,900 US

 

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Uwe Liebminger
Department Manager Public Relations
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E-mail  uwe.liebminger@iwc.com
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