Quick specs Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36
Price:
Steel: € 38.900 | approx. $ 42,500 | approx. £ 29,500
Gold: € 58.500 | approx. $ 63,900 | approx. £ 44,400
Size: 46 mm
Reference:
1ETAS.G01A.C112S (steel) – limited to 28 pieces
1ETAR.G01A.C112A (gold) – limited to 28 pieces
This Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 is a contemporary horological homage to the Arnold 36. Because 239 years ago John Arnold made his Chronometer No. 1/36, also known as Arnold 36. A pocket watch with a great accuracy for that time, which probably made him decide to call it chronometer. Which now stands for a watch that passed certain tests to assure its accuracy, at that time it might have been a neologism for an accurate timepiece.
The homage edition has no further similarities with the original except for the case material. The pocket chronometer had a 22k gold case, this new Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 is available in 18k red gold. Or stainless steel. Okay, the new model is very accurate too, as it features a tourbillon and it is a COSC certified chronometer. Which is rather unique for a tourbillon; it is not obvious such a precious mechanism can withstand the COSC test procedures.
This Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 comes in red gold or stainless steel, both limited to 28 pieces
The open-worked dial offers a great view on the A&S8600 caliber. It has a sand-blasted main plate and bridges with chamfered and polished edges. The main plate and bridges are treated with a golden coating and the main plate is also set with several mirror-polished 18k gold chatons. The wheels in the gear train are embellished with circular satin finishing with chamfered and polished edges. Two barrels provide a 90-hour power reserve.
The Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 is limited to 56 pieces, 28 in each version.
Here you can read about the history of Arnold & Son, as it appears that John Arnold is somehow not really connected to the brand.
| Technical data and specifications of the Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 |
| Reference: 1ETAS.G01A.C112S (steel) – limited to 28 pieces 1ETAR.G01A.C112A (gold) – limited to 28 pieces |
| Movement: Arnold & Son caliber A&S8600 | Hand-wound | Diameter: 37.8 mm | Thickness: 5.9 mm | Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) | Jewels: 33 | 60-second tourbillon | Double barrel | COSC certified | Hours, minutes, small seconds | Power reserve: 90 hours |
| Case & dial: 46 mm | 18k red gold or stainless steel | Cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides | See-through sapphire case back | Open-worked dial, inner bezel NAC treated with rhodium indexes | Water resistance: 3 ATM / 3 bar / 30 meters / 100 feet |
| Strap: Hand-stitched brown or black alligator leather |
| Price Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36: Steel: € 38.900 | approx. $ 42,500 | approx. £ 29,500 Gold: € 58.500 | approx. $ 63,900 | approx. £ 44,400 |
| Website: www.arnoldandson.com |