Astronomy, Chronometry, and World Time define the essence of Arnold & Son. With intricate complications and a nod to maritime heritage, Arnold & Son seamlessly draws inspiration from these three founding principles that embody John Arnold’s legacy.
As a renowned watchmaker, John Arnold produced some of the most accurate marine chronometers of the 18th century. He won several awards from the Bureau des Longitudes, spurring him on in his research into timekeeping. He filed many patents as an inventor, including one for a compensation balance featuring a bimetallic balance spiral and another for a helical balance spring with terminal curves.
Arnold & Son has based its identity on its ability to produce great watchmaking complications linked to John Arnold’s heritage and based on three principles: Astronomy, Chronometry and World Time. These complications include tourbillon, true seconds, dual time zones and moon phase.
With intricate complications and a nod to maritime heritage, Arnold & Son draws inspiration from three founding principles embodying John Arnold’s legacy: Astronomy, Chronometry and World Time.