If we had to summarize the spirit ofArnold & Son, it could be: always going further, by combining tradition and innovation. The watchmaking house is unveiling today two new versions of its Globetrotter, a model that has become iconic. More compact, thinner, but still just as impressive, the editions Strand Blue et Greenwich Green take up the codes of travel, of the passing of time, and of exploring the world.
A house born from the open sea
Arnold & Son is not a brand like any other. It is the story of a visionary watchmaker, John Arnold, whose watches accompanied explorers such as James Cook or Vice Admiral d'Entrecasteaux. At the end of the 18th century, his marine chronometers were essential navigational instruments, tested by the Royal Navy itself. Precision, robustness, and ingenuity: three qualities that are still found in today's creations.
Installed at La Chaux-de-Fonds, the house today perpetuates this double heritage British and Swiss, between naval traditions and watchmaking excellence. It designs its calibers and watches from scratch, with attention to detail that goes well beyond simple mechanics.
A Globetrotter redesigned for the modern world
With a case now reduced to 42 mm diameter (And 14,66 mm thickness), the Globetrotter 42 Steel is easier to wear, while maintaining its strong visual identity. The heart of the watch remains this three-dimensional globe suspended by a polished steel arch, an emblematic piece of the collection. Every detail of the dial has been refined: reliefs of the continents, reflections of the oceans, enhanced readability.
Two versions are emerging:
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Strand Blue, with its deep blue dial, refers to Strand Street, the London street where John Arnold had his studio.
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Greenwich Green, with its forest green dial, pays homage to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, symbol of universal time.
Each is equipped with a peripheral ring displaying twelve cities in the world, for instant reading of time zones. The whole thing is animated by the automatic caliber A&S6122, homemade, visible through the transparent bottom. It offers 55 hours of power reserve, and refined finishes such as the Geneva Coast bridges, polished screws et openwork oscillating weight.
Colors that tell a story
The bracelets in hand-sewn alligator add a touch of elegance. Ink blue for Strand Blue, “Cornish” green for Greenwich Green. Each watch comes with a steel pin buckle engraved, in keeping with the attention to detail that distinguishes the house.
The work on colors is not purely decorative: it echoes the history of each place evoked, the light reflected there, the landscapes one can imagine. The watch thus becomes an object of travel, in the poetic sense of the term.
Limited edition for discerning enthusiasts
Produced in 88 copies each, these two watches are aimed at those who appreciate rare objects, full of meaning and expertise. The exact price is communicated upon request, but is in an estimated range above 20 000 euros, in accordance with their exclusive character and their manufacturing quality.
A modern tribute to the spirit of exploration
La Globetrotter 42 Steel does not just display the time. It celebrates the taste for travel, curiosity, the desire to see what lies beyond the horizon. It draws on the history of navigation to offer a contemporary reading of the world, where mechanical precision rhymes with timeless elegance.
More than an accessory, it's a compass for those who like to keep an eye on the world and the passing of time.
Patrick Koune
