Arnold & Son is under the spotlight with its new model, Perpetual Moon 38 Mintnight, which takes the Moon into the main focus again.
Arnold & Son, one of the successful names in the classic complications of modern times, adds a new one to its fascinating designs with a new model with a moon phase indicator.
Interpreting classical complications with unique design details, the brand's relation with models that take the Moon as an inspiration is well known in the world of luxury watches. Reinforcing this connection with the Luna Magna model, which was introduced in 2021 and fascinates those who see it with its three-dimensional Moon Phase display, the brand greets watch lovers with a new reference that focuses on the Moon again today.
The new model comes with a 38mm diameter and 10.44mm thick case. The case made of 18K white gold is adorned with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds. The elegant case, which is equipped with sapphire crystals with anti-reflective coating on both sides, offers resistance to 30 meters of water pressure.
The dial, rendered with the precision of a work of art, presents an Earth view of the Moon rising above the beautiful landscape depicted. The lower half of the dial features a dimpled textured pattern made of shimmering ruthenium crystals, reflecting the material used to depict the Moon. A series of undulating crests and wave patterns rise above the silvery foreground. This detail, which refers to the "mint night" in the name of the model, is emphasized by the turquoise and sky-blue mother-of-pearl colors. In the night sky, hand-painted stars representing the constellations of the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia accompany the Moon through its phases. Five marquise cut diamonds represent the hours between 10 and 2 o'clock.
The model, which looks like a work of art on the wrist, derives its power from the Caliber A&S 1612 movement, which is designed and produced entirely within the brand. The 24-jewel hand-wound movement oscillates at a frequency of 3Hz (21.600vph) and offers an effective power reserve of 90 hours when fully wound. As long as the mechanism does not stop, the astronomical moon phase complication can display accurately for 122 years without requiring adjustment. Glittering Côtes de Genève pattern visible when viewed from the rear, circular satin-surfaced wheels, blued and threaded screws, and polished and curved bridges promise a visual feast to the user.
The model, which is limited to only 18 pieces, is fastened to the wrist with an 18K white gold clasp decorated with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds and a strap using pink crocodile leather on the blue lining part.
The list price for the model is CHF 64,600.
