Press release
The latest Arnold & Son timepiece is not only a tribute to John Arnold's originality and skill but also to the town of La Chaux-de-Fonds itself, cradle of Swiss watchmaking and seat of the Company.
This timepiece features a classical elegant pink gold case, 40mm in diameter and houses a manufacture handwound movement which is only 2.7 mm thick.
Immediately once notices two barrels providing 80 hours power reserve. Whereas most watches in this segment of the market only provide a single barrel, the solution of having two barrels provide more constant power and more constant force, which will result in improved accuracy, something important for Arnold & Son.
With further details such as hand angling and decoration of all bridges and fine hand stitching on the alligator strap, this HMS1 line is a true modern expression of the traditional search for precision combined with superior craftsmanship that Arnold & Son has always pursued.
Available in a 40 mm rose gold or stainless steel case, the Arnold & Son HMS1 is water resistant to 30 meters.
Market launch will take place in April 2011.
Main technical characteristics
Movement : Manual movement, calibre AS1001, diameter 30mm, 2.7 mm thickness. Two barrels providing 80-hours power reserve, 21 jewels, 21'600 vibrations/h. Hour, Minute and Small Second at 6 o'clock. Côtes de Genève guilloché.
Case : 40 mm-diameter with see-through back, crown at 3 o'clock. Carbered sapphire crystal.
Water resistance to 30 meters.
Strap : black or brown alligator strap
References :
1LCAP.W01A.C110A - rose gold with white dial
1LCAP.B01A.C110A - rose gold with black dial
1LCAS.S01A.C111S, stainless steel, white dial
1LCAS.S02A.C111S, stainless steel, anthracite dial
HMS1
A strong return to tradition and classicism. To be discovered at Baselworld 2011.
