bobscamp
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Something different and unique for my father's day
Can't keep this one off my wrist because I find it so stunning. Arnold and Son makes some terrific watches, and since I was missing a skeleton-type watch for my collection, this one more than fit the bill ...
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Explore DonCorson's hands-on review of the Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon. Discover its symmetrical design, constant force mechanism, and tourbillon performance.
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Something different and unique for my father's day
Can't keep this one off my wrist because I find it so stunning. Arnold and Son makes some terrific watches, and since I was missing a skeleton-type watch for my collection, this one more than fit the bill ......
Yes, Arnold and Son's model TB88
It is a modern interpretation of John Arnold's marine chronometer from almost 250 years ago. It has a 100 power reserve, with a true beat seconds hand, and 11 millimeter wide balance wheel. Although it doesn't offer many features it is a delight to observ...
Appreciation for skeletons is akin to the same . . .
. . . for jazz; it takes a special sort of acumen. Assuming there were others, which skeletons were passed over on the way to this one? Art
I aslo considered
Breguet La Tradition 7097, Frank Muller 7 days power reserve skeleton and Roger Dubois automatic skeleton. But the TB88 was the cleanest design for a skeleton, plus I really appreciated its heritage.
Sublime!
The symmetry achieved by the two barrels, the balance wheel and the seconds subdial speaks highly of the movement designers. Arnold & Son has released some impressive designs over these past few years and the prices asked do not seem to be outrageous....
Great watch!
I especially love the symmetrical layout and the dead beat seconds complication of this watch. Congratulations