Arnold & Son Ultrathin Tourbillon Gold Blue

Ultrathin Tourbillon echoes Arnold & Son's uncompromising watchmaking excellence with its unequivocally timeless look and its ultra-thin tourbillon. When introduced in 2013, it was the thinnest tourbillon in the market, and today, it is one of the most recognisable and popular Arnold & Son watches. The timepieces within the collection thrive on elegance, and that's not limited to the design. The in-house calibre is a sophisticated piece of machinery; it is only 2.97mm thick and houses a one-minute flying tourbillon.

Design And Aesthetics

The Arnold & Son Ultrathin Tourbillon collection seamlessly combines pizzaz with understatement. It carries a classic round slim case where clean lines and elegant curves rule the roost. The watches get their extra character from the dials, which have been a canvas for aesthetical experimentation. Since the debut model, the decoration and finishing on the dial have served as the lodestone. Hours and minutes are to be read from the sub-dial at 12 o'clock, while the perspicacious tourbillon escapement gets the pride of place at six. The rest of the dial design is sparse and has been well-utilised by the brand to flaunt its exceptional craftsmanship.

Movement

Arnold & Son owns a treasure trove of impressive movements. The Ultrathin Tourbillon watches for men are primarily powered by the manual-winding calibre A&S8200, which promises a power reserve of 90 hours. Arnold & Son later updated this in-house movement to create a calibre A&S8300 that offers a running autonomy of a whopping 100 hours. The line-up also houses a skeletonised version driven by calibre A&S8220.