Their HM Perpetual Moon is just so gorgeous.

I try to get one of mine on the wrist at least once a week. Underrated brand, IMO.

Dear Bill, So many watches, too little time and too little money. We have an AD in Scottsdale that has two Arnold & Sons watches for sale on a close out basis (albeit still expensive) and the watches are both very impressive as to both design and external workmanship. I knew nothing about the multiple calibers until I saw your video this morning. I am not well versed in movement design but you are so I take note that the Arnold movements impress you. While I personally question the conceit of presenting a Swiss watch brand as the spiritual heir to a defunct but distinguished English watchmaking concern, this type of branding is still very much alive and even successful (Bovet and Moser come to mind and there are many others following in the modern Breguet footsteps). The financial support of Citizen is helpful but the essential issue with watch makers like Arnold & Sons is how to connect with both the trade and the public. On the trade side, the AD versus company boutique versus an emphasis on direct sales on the internet (the new Chronoswiss approach even though they still are working with ADs) are in a state of flux. The trade side of the equation is essential to putting the Arnold brand before the public. it is hard to sell a luxury watch without there having been some initial ability to handle and try the watch on one’s wrist combined with being able to speak with somebody who is knowledgeable about the brand. Watchbuys, the German distributor, does events across the country where their watch brand are shown and available for handling and trying on the wrist. I don’t see Arnold & Sons getting much traction with independent ADs because the line is too narrow and does not offer sport or diving watches. I think that for smaller brands like Arnold & Sons participating in organized watch events targeted at consumers makes sense both for the brand and consumers, whether along the Watchbuys model or larger shows like the one you attended in November.I also think that smaller brands need to realize that happy owners are the best evangelists for the brand. This becomes a problem for grey market purchasers as there is no direct warranty registration with the manufacturer. I have purchased two unworn Parmagiani watches on the grey market at your urging as a very effective brand ambassador for Parmagiani (along with the estimable Arthur Leyenberger, another Parmagiani brand ambassador). Leveraging owners as brand ambassadors is something that watch companies should think more about. Doxa owners are at the heart of that brand’s cost effective gorilla marketing. I don’t know if Doxa carefully orchestrates this or if it is spontaneous but it sure seems effective (I was persuaded to buy a new Doxa even though I am a nondiver. I am ready to convince anybody I meet that their life will not be complete unless they own a Doxa). Living in the West, I have numerous LDS friends who have gone on missions at different times in their lives directed at gaining converts. This historically has been an essential function for church members going back to almost the beginning.If I ran a small watch brand like Arnold & Sons, I would be trying to learn as much as possible about the structure and design of these LDS missionary activities and incorporate this learning into the brand marketing programs. Best regards, Howard

Arnold & Son in recent years after Citizen's acquisition was really churning out some impressive watches. From the Utte tourbillon which was the thinnest (before Bulgari outdid them), the rattrapante, the time pyramid, dead beat seconds, constant force etc; such a show of strength and force in watch manufacturing. Sadly, the designer Sébastien Chaulmontet, the man behind all those models has left and is now with Sellita (if I'm not mistaken) and I'm very curious about what the future holds for Arnold & Son now. Would be a shame to see it fall after such a meteoritic rise.

Hi Bill. Another enjoyable video. Thanks. To me if someone mentions Arnold & Son I immediately picture their Moon phase. The one where the moon takes up the top half of the dial. That is as instantly recognisable as a Rolex sub or an AP Royal Oak. I've never seen anything about the movements before nor the brand history. Thanks again for all your efforts. We really appreciate it.

Always interesting Bill. Thanks.

Great stuff Bill. Appreciated. I think the (other) Arnold & Sons was sold to Charles Frodsham around 1843, long before disappearing, then resurrecting the name by the British Masters about 20 years ago. Interestingly, Frodsham came out with a really nice wristwatch this year. Their double impulse chronometer, which is expensive but really nice and has a fascinating movement and very attractive design. You know, there are so so many brands resurrected and to various degrees faking / misleading on their real heritage, you might consider doing a few pieces on these. Even today on my way home passed Alpina 1883 (2002 for me), Bovet 1822 (2001 in my book), Brequet 1775 (1987 for me), Blancpain 1735 (1983 I’d prefer), Czapec 1832 (actually est. 2011), Jaquet Droz 1738 (2001 perhaps), Perrelet 1777 (1995). There are so so many more, trawling the dormant trademarks etc and commandeering fake heritage. Often times they are making great watches, that should stand on their merits and, like trust, build real heritage over time, but I feel there is an amount of misleading, if not the collector/ enthusiast, certainly the ordinary customer. Just a thought.

I love Arnold & Son, especially the Nebula! FYI, Arnold made major contributions to the marine chronometer, whereas Moinet developed the first chronograph.

Hi Bill. Thanks for another wonderful video with even more wonderful watches. Very interesting that they have so many different caliber movements. If my bank account was only bigger. LOL! See you on Sunday's Live Stream.

Hi Bill, tremendous vid again. Arnold and son are relatively cheap on the pre owned market.

A&S UTTE is also an interesting watch, in terms of design, price and thickness.

Hey Bill, Where on the food chain does Arnold and Son fit? High or Exceptional Horology?

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Thank you for the great video. Quick question. How does one get a F.P. Journe hat? Hope the answer is not "by purchasing one".

Thanks for the video. I am really curious about this brand. I am lusting for a gold watch (my first) and can take my pick of several colors of gold HMS1s (new) at Chrono24 for less than $6,000. That movement is pretty gorgeous not to mention the 90 hours of power reserve. A lot of watch for the price of a gold Longines. Tempting.

Do they give Family Discounts?! LOL quite nice timepieces but equally spendy.

If you want to see a nice movement, you can google "grand seiko 9s mechanical".