From Arnold & Son -
Otherwise known as Dial
Side True Beat. Here's the scoop, straight from Arnold & Son -
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The DSTB is part of the Instrument Collection and, like every other model from
Arnold & Son, features an in-house mechanical movement. The true beat seconds is a
traditional complication of Arnold & Son, and this watch pays tribute to the watches
produced by John Arnold during the second half of his career, when he and his son were
the first to develop marine chronometers that could be produced in quantity at
reasonable prices. Those technically superior, widely distributed chronometers reflected
Arnold & Son’s commitment to exceptional precision and solved the problem of
determining longitude at sea.
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Upholding that legacy, Arnold & Son’s master watchmakers thrive on creating
complicated movements for exquisite timepieces. Such is the case with the DSTB watch,
a truly innovative technical and architectural achievement. The newly developed
automatic movement showcases the true beat seconds' mechanism entirely on the dial
side. Not just the hands, but also the lever, wheels and three palladium treated true beat
seconds bridges are located in all their beauty on the dial side. Making the watch even
more alluring is the fact that the true beat seconds lever is shaped like an anchor –
paying homage to Arnold’s maritime achievements.
The true beat seconds are superbly indicated via a large sapphire dial that occupies the top left portion of the dial at 11 o’clock. At the 4 o’clock position, a domed and white lacquered subdial indicates the hours and the minutes via blued hands. These generously proportioned, overlapping indications translate into a stunning three- dimensional dial.
This restructuring of the intricate mechanism yields a concept not achieved in the watch industry heretofore. The self-winding calibre A&S6003 has 229 components. In true Arnold & Son style, the palladium treated movement features Haute Horlogerie finishing with hand-chamfered and satin-finished lever and bridges, polished edges and fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes. The visible dial plate is blue PVD treated with large circular finishing, and screws with bevelled and mirror-polished heads.
The magnificent timepiece is housed inside a 43.5 mm 18-carat white gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal and caseback for viewing the superbly finished movement and, complete with solid 22-carat red gold guilloché oscillating weight. This edition of the DSTB will be limited to 125 timepieces – underscoring the brand’s commitment to exclusivity and excellence.
The true beat seconds are superbly indicated via a large sapphire dial that occupies the top left portion of the dial at 11 o’clock. At the 4 o’clock position, a domed and white lacquered subdial indicates the hours and the minutes via blued hands. These generously proportioned, overlapping indications translate into a stunning three- dimensional dial.
This restructuring of the intricate mechanism yields a concept not achieved in the watch industry heretofore. The self-winding calibre A&S6003 has 229 components. In true Arnold & Son style, the palladium treated movement features Haute Horlogerie finishing with hand-chamfered and satin-finished lever and bridges, polished edges and fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes. The visible dial plate is blue PVD treated with large circular finishing, and screws with bevelled and mirror-polished heads.
The magnificent timepiece is housed inside a 43.5 mm 18-carat white gold case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal and caseback for viewing the superbly finished movement and, complete with solid 22-carat red gold guilloché oscillating weight. This edition of the DSTB will be limited to 125 timepieces – underscoring the brand’s commitment to exclusivity and excellence.
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Main technical characteristics:
Calibre:
A&S6003
Calibre:
A&S6003
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement, self-winding, 32 jewels,
diameter 38 mm, thickness 7.39 mm, power reserve 45 h, 28,800
vibrations/h
Functions:
hours, minutes, true beat seconds
Movement decoration:
palladium treated with Haute Horlogerie finishing: hand-chamfered bridges
and polished edges, fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève
Functions:
hours, minutes, true beat seconds
Movement decoration:
palladium treated with Haute Horlogerie finishing: hand-chamfered bridges
and polished edges, fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève
rayonnantes, dial plate blue PVD treated with large circular finishing,
circular satin-finished wheels, blued screws with bevelled and mirror-
polished heads
True beat seconds bridges: palladium treated, satin-finished
with hand-chamfered and polished edges Oscillating weight: solid 22-carat red gold guilloché
with hand-chamfered and polished edges Oscillating weight: solid 22-carat red gold guilloché
Dial:
domed and white lacquered, sapphire
Case:
Case:
18-carat white gold, diameter 43.5 mm, cambered sapphire with anti-
reflective coating on both sides, see-through sapphire case back, water-
resistant to 30 m
Strap:
Strap:
hand-stitched black or brown alligator leather
Limited edition:
Limited edition:
125 timepieces
Reference:
Reference:
1ATAW.L04A.C121W
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