A bridge internationally

Arnold & Son follows the current debut of the Globetrotter Gold, now introducing an up to date stainless-steel model of its famed world-time watch. Globetrotter design. Its metal case coordinates completely with the metal bridge that stretches throughout the map of the northern hemisphere. Providing unparalleled aesthetics, this “world time” complication watch harnesses all of the design abilities and ending dexterity of Arnold & Son, whereas constructing on the distinguished lineage of marine chronometers that John Arnold created for the British Navy within the 18th century, devices of precision time telling famend for hundreds of years, the world over.

The Globetrotter Metal preserves the Earth’s half-globe and sapphire crystal ring, which collectively make it potential to learn the time north of the equator. A alternative of two dials is out there, and each function a lacquered sunburst motif: one in silvery-white of numbered items with no set manufacturing restrict, and one other extra unique version in tonal blue, which is proscribed to solely 88 items.

Arched and slender

Arnold & Son has designed a harmonious and glossy watch. The case varieties a steady line from the strap to the sapphire crystal dome, which is suspended above the dial. This massive clear hemisphere follows the road of the metal arch bridge that units the Globetrotter assortment aside from all different timepieces. This arch is open-worked with a satin end on all its flat surfaces, chamfered and polished by hand. The slender chords relaxation on two toes mounted with screws, like a stylized bridge spanning two banks. Right here it reaches throughout half of the world, essentially the most densely inhabited a part of the earth: the northern hemisphere.

Huge and detailed

At 45mm, the Globetrotter Metal presents a considerable case dimension. The hemisphere was the central consideration of this design, requiring a certain quantity of area. Above the equator, the wearer enjoys extremely detailed views of North America, Eurasia, and Africa in a one-of-a-kind sculpture in reduction. Every continent is first rhodium-plated and polished, whereas mountain ranges are rendered matte for optimum distinction. The oceans have been meticulously hand-painted with quite a few layers of lacquer in blue pigments, enriched with mother-of-pearl powder, which imparts distinctive depth and shine. In a lighter tone enriched with Tremendous-LumiNova, the shorelines stand out at night time, additional accentuating the textured components of this miniature showcase of handbook craftsmanship. Arnold & Son additionally presents the southern hemisphere and may customise the world map of Globetrotter assortment items to particular order.