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Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 Gunmetal Watch
In a bold effort that pays homage to one of the most historically significant chronometers-the John Arnold pocket chronometer No. 1/36-Arnold & Son has just announced the new Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 Gunmetal. A followup to the Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 announced during Baselworld 2017, this new version introduces dark grey and rose gold tones that serve to enhance the visual beauty and complexity of a watch that showcases the brand’s technical prowess. More importantly, the watch features a new stainless steel case with anthracite DLC coating to achieve the pronounced gunmetal look. While the inspiration for the watch is arguably one of the most important classical timepieces in the brand’s history, this model is far more contemporary in its execution and design.The original “Arnold 36” chronometer was not only the first pocket watch by John Arnold to use a larger movement with the "T"balance, but also the first to be called a "chr
Movement Hands-On Series Episode 2: A Movement Conceived And Made Entirely By The Same Independent Watchmaker
Welcome to the second installment in our?Movement Hands-On series, an irregular series of articles where we scrutinize and analyze unique and?interesting?calibers.?In part?one, we took a close look at the highly unusual movement of the MB&F HM6 Space Pirate here,?and today, we continue with the work of another – although in some important?ways?very different – independent watchmaker.Whereas the?high-end watch industry has for long been?largely based on?the co-operation between?specialist craftsmen-working either within the company or at external suppliers-when it comes to independents, most all of the tasks are performed in-house… and for just a handful of independent watchmakers, those tasks are performed not by dozens or even a few, but by just one craftsman. Today,?we are looking at AHCI (Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independants) member Hungarian independent watchmaker Aaron Becsei’s proprietary movement, found in the Bexei Dignitas watch.