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Arnold & Son Watches At Swiss Gallery
As a contemporary Swiss watchmaker, Arnold & Son continually refines its approach in tribute to the pioneering work of John Arnold. A figure who devoted his life to solving the technical challenges of his time, particularly the accuracy and reliability of timekeeping. Celebrated for producing some of the most precise marine chronometers of the 18th century, he received multiple distinctions from the Bureau des Longitudes, encouraging further advancements in his research into precision horology.
THREE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
ASTRONOMY, CHRONOMETRY AND WORLD TIME
Astronomy, Chronometry, and World Time form the core identity of Arnold & Son. Through finely crafted complications and subtle references to its maritime heritage, the Maison continues to draw inspiration from these three founding principles, each one reflecting the enduring legacy of John Arnold.
HERE, ELSEWHERE, EVERYWHERE
World Time redefines the way we perceive time by seamlessly integrating global time zones into watchmaking. At Arnold & Son, it is more than a function—it reflects a commitment to connectivity, precision, and innovation.
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The Heritage
As a distinguished watchmaker, John Arnold created some of the most precise marine chronometers of the 18th century, earning multiple awards from the Bureau des Longitudes that further advanced his pursuit of accuracy in timekeeping. As an inventor, he registered numerous patents, including a compensation balance with a bimetallic balance spring and a helical balance spring featuring terminal curves.
Arnold also established simplified chronometer design principles that enabled the efficient production of these instruments, many of which were supplied to His Majesty’s Royal Navy, positioning him as one of its key providers. Among his most significant yet lesser-known contributions is the modern definition of the term “chronometer”, now used to describe a high-precision timepiece whose movement has successfully passed official accuracy certification by an independent authority.
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Arnold & Son combines Swiss watchmaking excellence with English heritage, drawing inspiration from the pioneering work of 18th-century watchmaker John Arnold. The manufacture is renowned for creating exceptional complications centred around Astronomy, Chronometry and World Time, with every timepiece showcasing remarkable craftsmanship, technical innovation and beautifully finished in-house movements.
Swiss Gallery offers a carefully curated selection of Arnold & Son's most celebrated collections, including Perpetual Moon, Nebula, Globetrotter, Luna Magna, Time Pyramid, Longitude and Ultrathin Tourbillon. Each collection reflects the brand's commitment to exceptional horology, artistic design and limited-production luxury timepieces.
Yes. We invite you to experience Arnold & Son watches at our Bond Street showroom, where our specialists can introduce you to the collection, explain the unique complications and craftsmanship behind each model, and help you choose the perfect timepiece for your collection or lifestyle.
Swiss Gallery offers a personalised luxury buying experience, combining expert advice with access to one of the world's most respected independent watchmakers. Whether you're searching for a rare limited edition or a sophisticated everyday timepiece, our experienced team is here to provide trusted guidance, worldwide concierge services and exceptional customer care from our Bond Street showroom.