Watch Details
Also Called:
1CHAS.S02A.C121S
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Dial Color:
Light grey and silver opaline
Movement:
Mechanical Automatic
Engine:
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical . 28,800 Vibrations, NAC grey treated Haute Horlogery finishing: Hand-chamfered bridges and polished edges with fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève design, Bevelled circular satin-finished wheels and screws
Functions:
Hours, Minutes, True beat seconds, Chronograph
Crystal Material:
Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Caseback:
Sapphire crystal display back
Bezel Material:
Stainless steel
Water Resistance:
30m / 100ft (suitable for splashing, light rain; unsuitable for swimming or diving)
Crown Material:
Stainless steel fluted
Power Reserve:
40-hour power reserve
Watch Bracelet / Strap Material:
Leather - Alligator Black
Watch Clasp Material:
Stainless steel
Additional Information
The CTB joins Arnold & Son's Instrument Collection - and, like every other model from Arnold & Son, features an in-house mechanical movement. This line is inspired by the timepieces produced during the second part of John Arnold's life when he and his son, John Roger, dedicated themselves to the quest for absolute precision (thereby establishing themselves as official suppliers to the Royal Navy).
Underscoring its continued commitment to forward-thinking precision, Arnold & Son's watchmaking experts masterfully rose to challenge of creating a World's First in a wristwatch: a chronograph with a central true beat seconds hand. The magnificent CTB represents the brand's second chronograph and blends the iconic Instrument Collection complication of a true beat seconds, while at the same time remaining true to the line's optic code of superb legibility. This aesthetic direction has been achieved by incorporating a central true beat seconds hand and a central chronograph seconds hand - both on the same axis but with different jumping intervals. A huge technical challenge to have both functions operating from the centre, Arnold & Son's unique invention is protected by two patents.
Sometimes referred to as a dead beat seconds, the true beat seconds is a precision function wherein the seconds beat incrementally as opposed to sweeping along the dial - allowing for more accurate reading. To accomplish this function in and of itself is no easy feat. However, Arnold & Son has taken the idea to new heights by incorporating the true beat seconds on the same axis as the chronograph seconds hand. The result, when the continually running chronograph hand is started, is visually amazing. It gives the impression that it can catch up to the true beat seconds hand, but this never happens since the true beat seconds hand jumps away each second in a delightful and entrancing game of cat and mouse.
The A&S7103 calibre is a proprietary mechanical self-winding movement with column-wheel operated chronograph. The movement is configured to give optimum balance and beauty to the dial, with off-centered hour and minutes at 12 o'clock, big central true beat seconds and central chronographs seconds, and 60-minutes chronograph indicator at 6 o'clock. The 31-jewel movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers more than 50 hours of power reserve. This world's-first timepiece also offers the efficiency of bi-directional winding thanks to ceramic ball bearings.
Each movement is NAC grey treated and meticulously completed inHaute Horlogeriefinishing with hand-chamfered bridges with polished edges, fine circular graining andCôtes de Genève rayonnantes, brushed and skeletonised rotor, and screws with bevelled and mirror-polished heads. The 44 mm stainless steel timepiece is offered with a light-grey and silvery opaline dial. The dial has a complex multi-level structure with at least three different finishes that offer breathtaking depth and dimension.
100% Authentic
This watch is guaranteed 100% authentic, has original serial numbers and is shipped in factory-fresh,
brand new, unworn condition with all manufacturer documentation and packaging.
Package contains watch manufacturer's certificate of authenticity (if such certificate is applicable,
and provided by the manufacturer), tags, stickers, boxes, and user manuals.
30 Day Returns
We will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt of delivery. Watches must be returned to us in
brand new, unworn and undamaged condition. All domestic purchases showing as "In Stock" under $3000 will
receive a full refund minus shipping fees. A 10% restocking fee will apply on all other orders.
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Free Shipping
Gemnation ships your domestic order free via FedEx/UPS Insured Standard Delivery (3-5 days) after your order has been processed.
Please read the additional information section next to the watch to determine processing times.
Watches that cost less than $200, will be shipped via FedEx/UPS Ground.
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Two Year Warranty
We sell luxury timepieces at considerably lower prices than the manufacturers list price. Gemnation is not
an Authorized Arnold & Son Watch Dealer and is not affiliated with Arnold & Son. Authorized dealers are not permitted
to discount or sell watches on the Internet. For this reason, we choose not to be authorized watch dealers
for many of the brands that we sell.
Since we are not authorized dealers for many of the watch manufacturers, we may be unable to ship the original
watch manufacturers warranty. In all cases, however, we provide a Two Year Gemnation Warranty (active from the
date of purchase).
Gemnation utilizes a full-time Swiss-trained watchmaker who is licensed and trained to repair every brand and
model of watch that we sell. If we can supply the original warranty we provide this information in the individual
watch description.
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