Arnold & Son TBR True Beat Retrograde Date Grey Dial Stainless Steel 44mm 1ARAS.S01A.C121S

Description Arnold & Son TBR True Beat Retrograde Date – Grey Dial, Stainless Steel, 44mm Reference: 1ARAS.S01A.C121S Collection: Instrument Collection Condition: Pre-Owned Specifications Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Size: 44mm Crystal: Cambered Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflective Treatment on Both Sides Dial: Two-Tone Grey and Silvered Opaline Dial Dial Layout: Off-Center Hours and Minutes Display at 9 O'Clock with Central True Beat Seconds and Retrograde Date Display Bezel: Fixed Polished Stainless Steel Movement: Arnold & Son Exclusive Caliber A&S6008 Automatic Power Reserve: Approximately 45 Hours Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz Jewels: 34 Functions: Hours, Minutes, True Beat Seconds, Retrograde Date & Stop-Seconds True Beat Complication: Central Seconds Hand Advancing in Precise One-Second Increments Retrograde Date: Date Hand Travels Along an Arc Before Instantly Returning to Its Starting Position at the End of the Month Date Adjustment: Crown-Operated Retrograde Date Setting Water Resistance: 30m / 100ft Case Back: Sapphire Exhibition Case Back Movement Finishing: NAC Grey-Treated Movement with Hand-Chamfered Bridges, Circular Graining, Radiating Geneva Stripes & Skeletonized Rotor Strap: Black Leather Condition: Pre-Owned The Arnold & Son TBR True Beat Retrograde Date Reference 1ARAS.S01A.C121S is an exceptional example of independent haute horlogerie, combining two unusual mechanical complications with a distinctive, historically inspired design. Part of Arnold & Son's celebrated Instrument Collection, the TBR features a substantial 44mm stainless steel case and an intricately arranged grey and silvered dial that immediately distinguishes it from conventional luxury watches. Its asymmetrical layout, featuring an off-center time display and prominent complication indicators, reflects the brand's commitment to mechanical creativity and traditional watchmaking craftsmanship. The defining feature of the TBR is its extraordinary True Beat Seconds complication, also known as deadbeat seconds. Unlike a conventional mechanical watch, where the seconds hand appears to sweep continuously across the dial, the TBR's central seconds hand advances in distinct, precise one-second increments. Although this movement resembles the ticking motion of a quartz watch, it is achieved entirely through a sophisticated mechanical mechanism. Historically, this complication was particularly useful in precision timekeeping instruments, allowing navigators and astronomers to observe and record individual seconds more accurately. Today, the true beat mechanism is admired for its mechanical complexity and relative rarity in modern wristwatches. Complementing the true beat mechanism is an equally fascinating retrograde date complication. Rather than completing a full circular rotation, the date hand advances along a curved scale before instantly returning to its starting position at the conclusion of each month. Arnold & Son developed a sophisticated patented mechanism using components manufactured through advanced LIGA technology, allowing the retrograde display to operate with exceptional precision. The date can also be adjusted directly through the crown, demonstrating the thoughtful engineering behind this unusual complication. MasterHorologer +1 Powering the watch is the Arnold & Son Caliber A&S6008, an exclusive automatic movement featuring 34 jewels, approximately 45 hours of power reserve, and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement's architecture incorporates a complex true beat mechanism alongside the retrograde date, making it considerably more sophisticated than its understated appearance might suggest. Visible through the sapphire exhibition case back, the caliber features beautiful NAC grey-treated components, hand-chamfered bridges, fine circular graining, radiating Geneva stripes, and a decorated skeletonized rotor. The TBR also pays tribute to the legacy of John Arnold, the renowned 18th-century English watchmaker whose precision marine chronometers played an important role in the development of accurate navigation at sea. Arnold & Son draws inspiration from this heritage through its emphasis on precision complications, unconventional dial arrangements, and sophisticated mechanical construction. The prominent true beat seconds display is particularly appropriate given the historical importance of precisely measuring individual seconds in marine navigation. The two-tone grey and silvered dial gives the watch an unmistakable visual identity. Its off-center hours and minutes display, central seconds hand, and sweeping retrograde date scale create an engaging mechanical presentation without sacrificing elegance. Paired with a black leather strap, the polished stainless steel case provides a refined contrast that allows the intricate dial and complications to remain the focal point. Now discontinued, the Arnold & Son TBR True Beat Retrograde Date represents a fascinating chapter in the manufacture's modern history. Its combination of a genuine mechanical deadbeat seconds complication, sophisticated retrograde date mechanism, beautifully finished automatic movement, and distinctive Instrument Collection styling makes it especially appealing to collectors seeking something beyond traditional Swiss luxury watchmaking. This pre-owned example offers an opportunity to acquire an unusual and mechanically significant timepiece from a manufacture celebrated for its technical ingenuity and independent approach to haute horlogerie. Alexanders Jewelers is located in Columbus, Ohio and has specialized in luxury watches and fine jewelry for over 20 years. We are members of Jewelers of America and the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Every pre-owned luxury timepiece is carefully inspected for authenticity and condition. We offer financing options and accept all major credit cards and wire transfers