The British Masters in Timekeeping: A Pictorial

Part 2 of 4 - Arnold & Son Marine Timekeeper I

by Michael Sandler

Case / Dial
Case Composition:	18K red gold, three parts
Crystal/Bezel:	Flat, sapphire, bezel secured by 6 screws
Crown:	Screw-down
Caseback:	Secured by 6 screws
Water Resistance:	660 feet
Diameter:	38.0 millimeters
Thickness:	11.5 millimeters
Hands:	18K red gold hour and minute hands, blued steel second hand and power reserve indicator
Movement
Calibre:	Arnold & Son No. 294, manual winding
Functions:	Hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve
Power Reserve:	approx. 7 days (168 hours)
Diameter:	26.0 millimeters
Thickness:	3.90 millimeters
Frequency:	21,600 alternations per hour
Components:	Kif shock protection, glucydur balance, 18 jewels, plate type balance spring
Misc:	Cotes de Geneve decorated, adjusted to five positions
Note:	I have contacted the distributor for this watch to request more information on the base movement used in this watch. Some of the literature claims the movement is of in-house origin, this has not been confirmed. I have also requested information as to the specifics of the plate type balance spring.
General
Release Year:	1997
Retail Price:	US$ 9,900