Best Classical Watch: Arnold & Son HMS1

Arnold & Son emerged as winner in the category ‘Best Classical Watch’ with the HMS1 in an 18-carat white gold case with a silvered dial. The case is 40 mm in diameter and houses a manufacture hand-wound movement only 2.7 mm thick. 

The HMS1 forms part of Arnold & Son’s magnificent Royal Collection, inspired by the timepieces created during the earlier part of John Arnold’s life for King George III and the royal court. The HMS1 reflects elegance and sophistication in inimitable English style.

The A&S1001 calibre, features gorgeous Côte de Genève rayonnantes decoration that creates depth and dynamism as in the dial. The manufacture movement is made from rhodium-treated nickel silver with haute horlogerie finishing, including hand-chamfered bridges with exquisitely polished edges, fine circular graining and blued screws. The two barrels, which provide over 80 hours power reserve, are double that of most watches in this segment which provide only a single barrel. 

The two barrels provide more constant power and force, which results in improved accuracy while the movement is running.

Finalists included Arnold & Son HMS1, runner up Vacheron Constantin Malte Anniversary Edition and second runner up H. Moser & Cie Monard Date Maronne