bobscamp
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Something different and unique for my father's day
Jun 21, 2015,13:59 PM
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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Something different and unique for my father's day
By: bobscamp : June 21st, 2015-13:59
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
By: bobscamp : June 21st, 2015-14:55
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...
I aslo considered
By: bobscamp : June 21st, 2015-15:00
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!
By: jmpTT : June 22nd, 2015-05:43
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!
By: Goldenlutin : June 22nd, 2015-11:51
I especially love the symmetrical layout and the dead beat seconds complication of this watch. Congratulations