For Baselworld 2017, Arnold & Son gave us another watchmaking miracle – Tourbillon Chrono 36. The watch references both the iconic chronometer made by John Arnold in 1776 – the first watch to be called a chronometer and it actually being a COSC-certified tourbillon chronometer watch, a rare feat. It is designed with a theatrical, in-your-face aesthetic; with all the inner mechanisms visible to the naked eye.

The construction of this Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chrono 36 is particularly unique; all the main elements of its mechanical movement are visible through the openwork dial. The back, however, is comparatively simple featuring the top plate. The dial puts on display the two mainspring barrels at the top, the entire gear train, and the tourbillon at 5 o’clock. While two brushed bridges sit atop the barrels, four skeleton cocks hold the train wheels, and a single steel cock supports the tourbillon. The neat engravings and subtle finishes keep the element of awe intact.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.