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Arnold & Son DSTB 42 Gold Cliff Grey 1ATCR.N01A.C0246A

$58,700.00
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The Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Red Gold Cliff Grey (Ref. 1ATCR.N01A.C0246A) is an exceptional expression of Swiss haute horlogerie, combining traditional marine chronometry with contemporary mechanical innovation. Limited to just 18 pieces worldwide, this remarkable timepiece features a sophisticated 42mm case crafted from 18-carat 5N red gold, paired with a finely grained Cliff Grey dial inspired by the dramatic coastal cliffs of Cornwall, the birthplace of legendary English watchmaker John Arnold. At the heart of this extraordinary watch is the in-house automatic Caliber A&S6303, a meticulously engineered movement featuring Arnold & Son's signature Dial-Side True Beat (DSTB) complication. This distinctive mechanism displays the seconds in precise, one-second jumps, recalling the accuracy of historical marine chronometers. Its exposed architecture showcases beautifully finished 18-carat gold bridges and a striking fire-blued steel marine anchor, transforming the passage of time into a captivating mechanical spectacle. Enhancing its chronometric capabilities, the innovative stop-seconds function allows the wearer to halt the seconds hand by pulling out the crown, enabling precise synchronization with a reference time source. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the self-winding movement delivers a reliable 55-hour power reserve and features an intricately openworked 22-carat gold oscillating weight visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. The textured Cliff Grey dial provides an elegant backdrop for the exposed true-seconds mechanism, while an off-center, subtly concave white opal subdial displays the hours and minutes with refined Roman numerals. A hand-stitched warm grey alligator leather strap, secured by an 18-carat red gold pin buckle, completes the watch's sophisticated aesthetic. Produced in a strictly limited edition of 18 pieces, the Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Red Gold Cliff Grey celebrates the brand's rich maritime heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to precision watchmaking.