Arnold & Son
The Watch That Outlives Us
A watch is, among the objects a father leaves behind, the only one still doing its job. A house gets sold, a car ages out of use, and letters go unread in a drawer. But a mechanical watch, wound and cared for, keeps doing precisely what it was built to do on a wrist that is no longer there to wind it, until someone else decides to keep it running.
June 19, 2026
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Two Ways To Track The World: Understanding GMT And World Timer Watches
Few complications are as practical as the ability to track multiple time zones. Once you understand how they work, GMT watches and world timers stop feeling niche and start making complete sense, especially if your work, travel, or daily conversations stretch across different parts of the world. The confusion starts because many watches appear to do the same thing at first glance.
May 30, 20267 Min Read
The Art Of Watch Dials: Exploring The Face Of Time
Modern ateliers approach dial creation as sculptors approach marble, seeing potential where others see limitations. Each technique demands specific expertise, from the rhythmic precision of engine-turning to the delicate balance required when working with precious stones. To understand the different types of watch dials is to understand a timepiece not simply in appearance, but in ambition and character.
July 31, 20256 Min Read
Phoenixes Of Watch World: The Renaissance Of Legendary Watch Brands
Revived through visionary leadership, these luxury watch brands, once on the brink of extinction, have defied the odds by uniting heritage with modern ingenuity to reclaim their position in modern luxury.
April 26, 20256 Min Read
The Art Of What’s Next: Potential Icons From The Stage of Watches And Wonders 2025
Every year at Watches And Wonders, we witness the unveiling of new timepieces from some of the world’s most respected watch brands. While many new models debut, a select few stand out for their design, mechanics and cultural relevance that signal their potential to become future icons.
April 11, 20255 Min Read
Watches That Gained Fame For Their Movement
When it comes to precision watchmaking, intricacy is the very soul of a timepiece. Some watches mesmerise with breathtakingly intricate designs, while others captivate with their revolutionary engineering. The watches, famous for their movements, echo historical milestones in innovation. Dive into nine groundbreaking watches powered by the most iconic watch movements that defy convention. Every tick is a triumph, every second a testament to mastery.
March 31, 20258 Min Read
Who’s The Boss? The Conglomerates That Own Your Favourite Brands
The adorning names on beautiful watch dials reflect grandeur and prestige in fine watchmaking. While many prized timepieces exist, a decadent ecosystem of luxury conglomerates and watch groups gives the final shape to the industry. These brands balance the romance of tradition with bold innovation, crafting not just timepieces but the very future of watchmaking itself. While skilled artisans may assemble your watch with loving precision, these powerhouse watch groups determine which treasured techniques survive and which revolutionary designs reach your wrist.
March 22, 20255 Min Read
The Ten Best Independent Watch Brands At Second Movement
The world of luxury watches extends far beyond the handful of famous Swiss mega-brands. There is a thriving community of independent watchmakers creating avant-garde timepieces. These innovative brands offer distinctive designs and high-quality craftsmanship while giving new meaning to the art of watchmaking.
March 27, 20248 Min Read
Inside A Collector’s Mind: What Drives Us To Collect Watches?
Luxury watches enchant and inspire, driving collectors ever onward in their journey to behold another beauty and give it a home in their collection. For collectors, a watch is not just an instrument to tell time. It is an artefact that needs to be cherished, making the need for collecting watches akin to obsession, one that makes them feel alive and accomplished.
March 15, 20246 Min Read
Head Turners – Watches That Make You Look Twice
In the world of haute horlogerie, certain timepieces rise above the rest as true objets d'art. These unique watches boldly break from convention, daring to be different with radical and imaginative designs. They draw the eye and ignite passion, sparking conversation whenever they grace the wrist. We call them "head turners" - the watches that simply make you look twice.
February 8, 20244 Min Read
The Power List: 8 Exclusive Haute Horlogerie Timepieces At Second Movement
In the world of horology, where timekeeping transcends the mundane and becomes an art form, a few select timepieces emerge so revolutionary in their charm, design, and appeal that they become memorable icons. Precise in their technology and breathtaking in their luxurious artistry, these pieces are worthy of claiming the spotlight in the repertoire of connoisseurs who won’t settle for anything less than the extraordinary.
October 30, 20238 Min Read
Just Dropped — The Robust And Elegantly Executed Arnold & Son Eight-Day Blue (Reference 1EDAS.U01C.S136D)
Eight-Day captures Arnold & Son’s watchmaking genius in a more traditional form than other irreverently bold pieces in the maison’s collection. Conceived with a modern design language while offering infinite mechanical value, Eight-Day embraces the horological sensibilities of the marine chronometers created by John Arnold in the 18th century.
June 21, 20235 Min Read