Eight-Day Watch Collection by Arnold & Son – A Perfect Gift Anytime

Luxury watch brand, Arnold & Son presents an updated version of one of its essential watch models. The popular Eight-Day watch collection by Arnold & Son now features a new steel bracelet. In addition, the Eight-Day watch collection pays tribute to John Arnold’s historic marine chronometers.

The luxury watch collection comes with an impressive eight-day power reserve. Hence, the name of the collection. Plus it’s rich yet subtly sophisticated details make this an iconic creation by the most British of Swiss brands. Therefore, it’s the perfect gift idea for that special someone in your life.

The high-end watch brand is named after John Arnold. As an English watchmaker of the 18th century, his is widley renowned for his ingenuity and work on marine chronometers. Arnold & Son continues to flourish and continue his legacy to this day. As a result, the company strives to explore contemporary ways to interpret, traditional watch craftsmanship.

Sophisticated Case Attachments:
For the first time, Arnold & Son includes a steel bracelet. It is 43 mm-diameter. Every element of its understated, three-link design bears a high-quality finish. The watch’s side links are each carefully polished. Plus, the center links all feature a vertical satin-brushed finish to create a dynamic line. In an essential detail, the first two outer links present the same length and curvature as the lugs. Ultimately, this design decision heightens the unity between the case and the bracelet for a more harmonious whole.

More Than a Week:
This watch case houses the A&S1016 caliber. Also included are numerous sophisticated details. Like all the calibers used by Arnold & Son, it is entirely developed, produced, decorated, assembled, adjusted and finished in the brand’s manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Plus, this fine caliber is based on a double series-mounted barrel. Yet, when combined with its oscillation frequency of 3 Hz, this allows for an exceptional autonomy of 192 hours – or eight days

Furthermore, the skeletonized case-back side of the A&S1016 caliber reveals the spaces above the barrels, gear train, and escapement. Each surface is decorated with Côtes de Genève decorative patterns radiating out from the movement’s nerve center, the balance staff. Lastly, all the skeletonized movement’s edges have been lowered and polished.

Case Details:
There is much more than the new stainless steel bracelet. First, the collection retains its distinctive creative details, An example is the guilloché dial and its fine, domed bezel. It beautifully reveals as much of the dial as possible. The Eight-Day watch piece also maintains its complex profile.

Case sides are meticulously polished with a “bassiné” construction. This process incorporates the Arnold & Son signature tiers and overhangs. Collectively, they contribute to the slimmer lines of the watch, which measures only 10.70 mm thick. Moreover, the contour of the curved lugs presents a polished recess that highlights the raised satin-finished central section.

Inner Life:
To conclude, the luxurious Eight-Day watch collection encompasses countless details. Thus, it makes this fine watch as elegant as it is easy to wear. You will find an array of colors and textures animate all its surfaces. From the bracelet, to the case and all components within. Yet, the result is stunning and features a slim profile. Lastly, the new steel bracelet makes this model ideally suited for daily wear.

The new Eight-Day watch from Arnold & Son makes the perfect luxury gift. Be sure to return again soon and follow our popular luxury blog.

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