ReviewPlatinum Exploration: Arnold & Son Introduce Their New Globetrotter Platinum

The distinctive and creative Arnold & Son Globetrotter collection is an ever-expanding universe of new designs and materials. From solid red gold versions, to a Day and Night edition, over time, the series has evolved into a fan-favourite among watch enthusiasts across the globe. This year, Arnold & Son further expanded the collection with their first platinum version—the Arnold & Son Globetrotter Platinum.

Around The Globe In A Platinum Case

The 28-piece limited platinum edition pays tribute to 18th century explorers, who used John Arnold’s chronometers as essential tools aboard British naval ships. The new Globetrotter Platinum follows the themes of world exploration, travelling, and discovering new horizons, with a central globe on the watchface depicting the northern hemisphere as it would look from the north pole. This globe is decorated with an architecturally-structured bridge, in 18-karat gold, which is slender and elegant. Made from a single piece of metal, this bridge adds an enhanced elegance to the openworked design of the dial.

The 45mm Globetrotter Platinum case structure is constructed from the highest quality of the metal—the 950 platinum

The 45mm Globetrotter Platinum case structure is constructed from the highest quality of the metal—the 950 platinum. Besides its anti-tarnish properties, this metal allows for higher resistance to corrosion, and it has elegant aesthetics.

The 28-piece limited Arnold & Son Globetrotter Platinum pays tribute to 18th century explorers who used John Arnold’s chronometers aboard British naval ships

This is the first time Arnold & Son have introduced a platinum version to their popular Globetrotter collection

The mother-of-pearl dial is presented in graduated shades of blue with a central globe polished with various finishes

The back of the watch reveals the in-house automatic A&S6022 movement with a power reserve of 45 hours

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A Blue View Of The Beautiful Blue Planet

In graduated shades of blue, the mother-of-pearl dial houses applied indexes in 18-karat rhodium-plated gold, with a touch of Super-LumiNova. The central globe is polished with various finishes. These include the mountain ranges represented in a matte finish, the oceans that are hand-painted with several layers of lacquer, and the coastlines in a lighter shade of blue.

The comfortable Globetrotter Platinum follows the themes of world exploration while looking stylish on the wrist

The central globe present on the watchface is decorated with an architecturally-structured bridge, in 18-karat gold, which is slender and elegant

Working within the Globetrotter Platinum is the in-house automatic A&S6022 movement, developed, manufactured, decorated, assembled, adjusted and cased-up at the brand’s manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds. It offers a power reserve of 45 hours, with timekeeping and worldtime functions.

Adding the final touches to the timepiece is the blue alligator skin strap, with a raspberry-pink alligator-skin lining, and a folding clasp in Pt 950 and titanium.