Cover Arnold & Son Globetrotter 42 Steel Strand Blue Edition
Arnold & Son Globetrotter 42 Steel Strand Blue Edition
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For modern jetsetters and collectors who value horological intellect, these two Arnold & Son timepieces offer not only precision and craftsmanship but also a sense of direction—both literal and poetic
January marks a natural moment of renewal, where many of us pause to reflect on the year that has passed and what still lies ahead. For the modern watch collector whose lifestyle often spans continents, time takes on more meaning and a timepiece becomes a loyal companion through it all.
Arnold & Son understands this relationship intimately. Its story begins in 18th-century England, when founder John Arnold—engineer, inventor and visionary—transformed the world through the pursuit of precision. His marine chronometers helped transform the challenge of longitude into a practical, navigable reality, enabling safer and more accurate travel at sea. They became indispensable tools for explorers, advancing global travel and expanding humanity’s horizons.
Today, Arnold & Son continues to translate this legacy of problem-solving chronometry into contemporary watchmaking. These are timepieces created for those who still move with intent across the map, from modern jetsetters to collectors who appreciate intellectual horology shaped by history.
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Above Arnold & Son Globetrotter 42 Steel Greenwich Green Edition
Above Arnold & Son Globetrotter 42 Steel Strand Blue Edition
Arnold & Son Globetrotter 42 Steel Greenwich Green Edition
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For the individual whose days move across time zones and continents, the Globetrotter 42 Steel is the ultimate companion. Arnold & Son has refined its celebrated Globetrotter line with a version that is more compact, more legible, and even more steeped in nautical heritage.
Streamlined for everyday wear, the Globetrotter 42 Steel brings its iconic world-time architecture into a confidently wearable 42mm case with a 15mm profile designed for dynamic lifestyles. Its signature element, a curved steel bridge, arcs over a hand-finished hemisphere of the Northern Hemisphere, anchoring a sculptural interpretation of Earth as seen from the North Pole. Sunray-brushed continents rise against polished oceans, offered in two quintessentially English colourways: Strand Blue, evoking the historic London street where John Arnold once worked; and Greenwich Green, inspired by the verdant hills surrounding the Royal Observatory.
A ring bearing 12 reference cities provides intuitive orientation. Local time is read using twin arrows that peek from beneath the globe, while 24-hour transferred numerals allow owners to track global hours at a glance. Beneath its three-dimensional cartography lies the A&S6122 self-winding calibre with a 55-hour power reserve. Its endurance echoes that of the marine instruments Arnold once crafted, relied upon by explorers such as Rear-Admiral Antoine Bruny d’Entrecasteaux on voyages into the unknown.
Above Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 38 White Gold Aventurine Edition
Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 38 White Gold Aventurine Edition
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While the Globetrotter celebrates movement and travel, the Perpetual Moon 38 White Gold Aventurine is its poetic counterpoint: a companion for nights spent contemplating horizons rather than crossing them. This is a timepiece for those who enjoy stopping to appreciate the small details and find artistry in celestial mechanics.
Its precious 38mm white gold case is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds that scintillate along the bezel and lugs, encircling a dial of deep blue aventurine glass with shimmering particles reminiscent of stars scattered across a clear winter night. At centre stage glows an oversized astronomical moon, crafted from mother-of-pearl and framed by hand-painted constellations of Ursa Major and Cassiopeia, ancient navigational markers and a fitting homage to John Arnold’s maritime legacy.
By day, the watch expresses quiet elegance. By night, its icy-blue Super-LumiNova illuminates the lunar display, heightening its atmospheric, intentional design. Marquise-cut diamonds totalling 2.66 carats mark the hours while also adding an extra touch of brilliance.
Driven by the slim, hand-wound calibre A&S1612, its moon-phase mechanism is accurate to within one day every 122 years. It bridges precision engineering with the emotional resonance of celestial cycles, which is ideal for collectors who seek artistry with purpose.
Guided by history yet made for today, these two timepieces demonstrate how Arnold & Son continues to accompany those who move through the world with intention. And for collectors in Singapore, this encounter begins at SHH (Sincere Haute Horlogerie), the region’s pre-eminent home for exceptional independent watchmaking. Just as Arnold’s instruments once charted safe passage, SHH serves as a modern compass for many collectors by championing watchmaking led by those who aren’t afraid to forge new paths and pursue curiosity and creativity.
Discover Arnold & Son timepieces at SHH (Sincere Haute Horlogerie), The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands #B2M-202, and Sincere Fine Watches, Takashimaya S.C. #02-12A/B/C.
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Annabel Tan is the Editor of Watches and Jewellery at Tatler Singapore, where she covers all things luxury timepieces and fine jewellery across both print and digital platforms. She is also the Editor of Tatler GMT Singapore, a role that deepens her fascination with the ever-evolving world of watchmaking. Outside of work, she’s usually on the hunt for her next favourite watch that she can’t afford, planning her next beach getaway, or catching up on the latest Formula 1 race.
