Arnold & Son DSTB Platinum 42 Kingsand Dial 1ATCX.H01A.C0263X
$72,500.00
Sold by Exquisitetimepieces
The Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Platinum Kingsand (Ref. 1ATCX.H01A.C0263X) represents a remarkable fusion of historical marine chronometry, innovative mechanical engineering, and exceptional Swiss craftsmanship. Limited to just 18 pieces worldwide, this distinguished timepiece features a 42mm case crafted from prestigious 950 platinum, complemented by a finely grained Kingsand dial inspired by the golden tones of the gilded brass movement plates traditionally used by John Arnold. The watch's distinctive architecture places the intricate Dial-Side True Beat (DSTB) mechanism prominently on display, showcasing Arnold & Son's mastery of precision timekeeping. Unlike conventional sweeping seconds hands, the true-seconds complication advances in precise one-second increments, paying tribute to the marine chronometers that established John Arnold's reputation as a pioneer of horological accuracy. Exposed 18-carat gold bridges, meticulously finished components, and a fire-blued steel marine anchor create a fascinating mechanical display against the warm Kingsand dial. Powering this exceptional timepiece is the manufacture Caliber A&S6303, an automatic mechanical movement featuring a sophisticated stop-seconds mechanism that allows the seconds hand to be halted for precise time setting. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement offers an impressive 55-hour power reserve. Through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback, collectors can admire the elaborately openworked 22-carat gold oscillating weight, radial Côtes de Genève decoration, hand-chamfered bridges, and finely finished components. An elegant, off-center white opal subdial with a subtly concave profile displays the hours and minutes through traditional Roman numerals, beautifully contrasting with the textured Kingsand background. The composition is completed by an exquisite hand-stitched ink-blue alligator leather strap with a matching 950 platinum pin buckle, emphasizing the watch's refined and timeless character. With only 18 examples produced worldwide, the Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Platinum Kingsand stands as an extraordinary tribute to the golden age of marine navigation, combining technical sophistication, rare materials, and the finest traditions of independent Swiss watchmaking.
Arnold & Son DSTB Platinum 42 Kingsand Dial 1ATCX.H01A.C0263X
$72,500.00
Sold by Exquisitetimepieces
The Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Platinum Kingsand (Ref. 1ATCX.H01A.C0263X) represents a remarkable fusion of historical marine chronometry, innovative mechanical engineering, and exceptional Swiss craftsmanship. Limited to just 18 pieces worldwide, this distinguished timepiece features a 42mm case crafted from prestigious 950 platinum, complemented by a finely grained Kingsand dial inspired by the golden tones of the gilded brass movement plates traditionally used by John Arnold. The watch's distinctive architecture places the intricate Dial-Side True Beat (DSTB) mechanism prominently on display, showcasing Arnold & Son's mastery of precision timekeeping. Unlike conventional sweeping seconds hands, the true-seconds complication advances in precise one-second increments, paying tribute to the marine chronometers that established John Arnold's reputation as a pioneer of horological accuracy. Exposed 18-carat gold bridges, meticulously finished components, and a fire-blued steel marine anchor create a fascinating mechanical display against the warm Kingsand dial. Powering this exceptional timepiece is the manufacture Caliber A&S6303, an automatic mechanical movement featuring a sophisticated stop-seconds mechanism that allows the seconds hand to be halted for precise time setting. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement offers an impressive 55-hour power reserve. Through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback, collectors can admire the elaborately openworked 22-carat gold oscillating weight, radial Côtes de Genève decoration, hand-chamfered bridges, and finely finished components. An elegant, off-center white opal subdial with a subtly concave profile displays the hours and minutes through traditional Roman numerals, beautifully contrasting with the textured Kingsand background. The composition is completed by an exquisite hand-stitched ink-blue alligator leather strap with a matching 950 platinum pin buckle, emphasizing the watch's refined and timeless character. With only 18 examples produced worldwide, the Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Platinum Kingsand stands as an extraordinary tribute to the golden age of marine navigation, combining technical sophistication, rare materials, and the finest traditions of independent Swiss watchmaking.