Arnold & Son has unveiled its latest creation, the Globetrotter Platinum. This timepiece is a true work of art, combining technical prowess and design elegance. With its innovative central globe depicting the northern hemisphere and an immense bridge in 18-carat gold, the Globetrotter Platinum is truly unique.
Arnold & Son has reinvented the world timer with the Globetrotter, adding a three-dimensional appeal via the centrally mounted globe showing the northern hemisphere. The bridge, made from 18-carat white gold, is satin finished on the sides, with all its flat parts polished and with long chamfered edges. This meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the watch, highlighting the brand’s significant technical expertise.
The Globetrotter Platinum’s streamlined design emphasises its precious, elegant, and modern character. The applique indexes are crafted from 18-carat gold and Super-LumiNova, adding a touch of luxury. The lower part of the dial features a world map made from mother-of-pearl tinted in graduated shades of blue. The universal hours ring is in transparent sapphire crystal, with red arrows indicating local times and imaginary longitudes marking the world times.
The Globetrotter Platinum’s transverse bridge is cut from 18-carat gold, with a unique openworked design that has been pushed to the extreme. Its finish and quality are exceptional, reflecting Arnold & Son’s commitment to precision and excellence. The case, made from 950 platinum, is impressive, adding a luxurious and powerful effect to the watch.
The globe on the watch showcases America, Eurasia, and Africa in detail, with the relief of mountain ranges highlighted by a matt finish. The oceans are hand-painted with several layers of lacquer, giving them depth and radiance. The coastlines, in a lighter shade of blue and enriched with Super-LumiNova, shine at night, further accentuating the relief of this small hand-crafted work of art.
The Globetrotter Platinum is equipped with the in-house automatic A&S6022 movement, entirely developed, manufactured, decorated, assembled, adjusted, and cased-up at the brand’s Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The movement is decorated with traditional fine watchmaking motifs, including a circular-grained main plate, Côtes de Genève stripes, and satin-finished wheels. The A&S6022 movement features a specific NAC finish, resulting in a high-quality anthracite finish that perfectly matches the case of Arnold & Son Globetrotter Platinum.
The Arnold & Son Globetrotter Platinum is limited to 28 pieces and priced at CHF 64,900 (tax included). This watch is truly a masterpiece, showcasing the brand’s exceptional craftsmanship and technical expertise. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of Swiss watchmaking history. For more information, please visit Arnold & Son’s website.
Technical details
Model: Arnold & Son Globetrotter Platinum
Reference: 1WTAX.U02C.C183C
Case
Pt 950 platinum case
Diameter: 45.00 mm
Crystal: Convex sapphire crystal dome with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Crystal back: Sapphire crystal case-back with an anti-reflective treatment
Water-resistance: 30 meters
Movement
Caliber: A&S6022, self-winding mechanical
Jewels: 29
Diameter: 39.00 mm
Thickness: 6.55 mm
Power reserve: 45 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz / 28,800 vph
Movement decoration
Main plate: circular-grained and NAC-treated
Bridges: Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre, chamfered and polished, NAC-treated
Wheels: circular satin-finished and rhodium-plated
Screws: bevelled and mirror-polished
Oscillating weight: 22-carat rhodium-plated gold, ‘Clous de Paris’ guilloché motif
Functions: Hours, minutes, world time (24-hour ring)
Dial
Mother-of-pearl in graduated shades of blue
Three-dimensional appliqués in 18-carat rhodium-plated gold with a touch of Super-LumiNova
24-hour ring: sapphire crystal with hour decals
Strap
Blue alligator skin, raspberry-pink alligator-skin lining, hand-stitched
Pt 950 platinum and titanium folding clasp
Terrestrial globe
Continents: rhodium-plated and polished with matt mountain range detailing
Oceans: hand-painted, blue lacquer and powdered mother-of-pearl
Shorelines: hand-painted, blue lacquer and powdered mother-of-pearl mixed with Super-LumiNova
Bridge: 18-carat rhodium-plated gold, polished and satin-finished on the sides
Pricing & Availability
Limited edition: 28 pieces
Swiss retail price: CHF 64,900 incl. tax (subject to change)
