11-08-2025
A celebration of watchmaking ingenuity
Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11 Yellow Gold Edition.
Constant Force Tourbillon 11
Arnold & Son was founded in 1764 by John Arnold, a significant figure in the world of watchmaking at that time.
Known for his technical skill and dedication to accurate timekeeping, Arnold's creations were sought after by navigators, explorers and astronomers.
One of his most significant contributions to the watchmaking industry was the invention of the chronometer, a precise portable timekeeping device that was crucial for accurate navigation at sea.
His chronometers were recognised for their exceptional accuracy and reliability.
Back view of the Tourbillon 11 Yellow Gold Edition.
At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, Arnold & Son celebrated its 260th anniversary with the introduction of the Constant Force Tourbillon 11 in yellow gold.
The unique timepiece pays tribute to the watchmaker's ingenuity and his close friendship with Abraham-Louis Breguet.
Bound by shared respect and a deep commitment to mechanical innovation, their friendship helped lay the groundwork for modern precision watchmaking.
The calibre is based on the first regulator tourbillon by Breguet, who referenced Arnold's chronometer movement.
Breguet's first tourbillon.
Measuring 41.5mm, the watch is crafted in 18K yellow gold as this metal was often used by Arnold for his prestigious pocket watches in the 18th century.
The watch features a white grand feu enamel dial, reminiscent of the dials of the ship's chronometers given to English naval officers by Arnold.
While the calibre remains faithful in design, it has been updated with a patented constant-force mechanism between the going train and the tourbillon, replacing the fusee-and-chain configuration of Arnold's chronometers.
The back of the watch has an inscription in tribute to John Arnold.
Featuring a dead-beat second, the seconds hand comes in the form of an anchor, a nod to Arnold & Son's marine heritage.
'For this milestone we referenced a very important timepiece that now sits in the British Museum,' says Arnold & Son's international sales director Dimitri Aubert.
Limited to only 11 pieces worldwide, the Constant Force Tourbillon 11 is an unbreakable link between its storied past and the present innovative spirit
'It is rare for a brand to survive 260 years, so what better way to highlight this than a celebration of friendship between two key figures in watchmaking?
Angelus Chronographe Telemetre Steel Rose Soldat.
'The watch has attracted a significant amount of interest from collectors,' says Aubert.
Chronographe Télémètre
This year, Angelus is releasing the Chronographe Télémètre as a limited edition of two sets of 25 steel timepieces, and another 15 in 18K yellow gold.
Measuring 37mm in diameter, with a vintage-inspired dial and a mono-pusher set into the winding crown, this short-interval timekeeping instrument contains countless tributes to Angelus' rich history.
The back of the Angelus Chronographe Telemetre Steel Grey.
In particular its specialty, crafting chronographs.
Its noble hand-wound mechanism, historical roots, and superior finishes give an elegant retro aesthetic to this chronograph.
The smallest contemporary Angelus model is the Chronographe Télémètre.
The 37mm case presents characteristic curves that run from lug to lug.
Angelus Chronographe Telemetre Yellow Gold.
The polished edges, plunging at the top and twisted on the flanks, highlight the complex shape of the lugs.
These dynamic details contribute to the characteristic vintage signature of the timepieces in the La Fabrique collection.
Arnold & Son and Angelus are at Sincere Fine Watches in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
