Arnold & Son has introduced two new limited-edition DSTB Stop-Seconds models, enhancing their signature exposed true seconds complication with a stop-seconds function for precise time setting. These 42mm timepieces pay homage to John Arnold's 18th-century precision chronometers and are housed in precious metal cases with distinct dial colors.
- Limited to 18 pieces in each metal
- Red gold model price: CHF 46,000
- Platinum model price: CHF 56,800
- 42mm case diameter
- 55-hour power reserve
- 4Hz frequency
- 30m water-resistant
The DSTB Stop-Seconds adds a crown-activated stop-seconds function to the exposed true seconds complication, allowing the watch to be set precisely to the second.
The red gold model features a Cliff Grey PVD-treated dial, evoking John Arnold's native Cornwall, while the platinum model has a Kingsand PVD dial, inspired by the brass plates of his movements.
The exposed deadbeat mechanism is showcased beneath three openworked, mirror-polished, three-dimensional gold bridges shaped like wishbones, with a blued anchor-shaped lever referencing maritime ties.
The movement, calibre A&S6303, features Côtes de Genève, circular graining, blued screws, hand-chamfered edges, and an openworked 22k gold rotor with guilloché and an anchor emblem.
Hours and minutes are displayed on a concave opal sub-dial at 4 o'clock, with blued hands and Roman numerals.
The red gold reference is paired with a warm grey alligator strap and red gold pin buckle, while the platinum reference comes with an ink blue alligator strap and platinum pin buckle.