What Arnold & Son does

Arnold & Son is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer headquartered in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, tracing its heritage to English watchmaker John Arnold, who founded the business in 1764. The company organizes its portfolio around three stated founding principles — Astronomy, Chronometry, and World Time — materialized in distinct collections including Luna Magna and Perpetual Moon (astronomical moon-phase complications), Longitude, HM, Constant Force, DSTB, Nebula, Time Pyramid, and Ultrathin Tourbillon (chronometry), and Globetrotter and Double Tourbillon (world time). All movements are developed and manufactured in-house at the La Chaux-de-Fonds manufacture, with production supported by the La Joux-Perret facility, and feature proprietary complications such as the patented A&S5219 constant force mechanism, the 122-year moon-phase accuracy A&S1021/A&S1512 calibres, and COSC-certified chronometer movements (A&S6302). Production runs are tightly constrained, with limited editions typically ranging from 5 to 88 pieces per reference.

The company's revenue model is built on direct hardware sales of high-end mechanical timepieces, with retail prices spanning approximately USD 15,000 for steel entry pieces to USD 76,100+ for ultra-rare precious-metal collaborations. Distribution is handled through a selective global network of authorized retailers, direct website inquiries, authorized service centres, and exclusive collector-channel partnerships (notably Exquisite Timepieces for the 5-piece Luna Magna Red Gold Turquoise). Target customers are high-net-worth luxury watch collectors with interest in astronomical complications, maritime heritage, and artistic Métiers d'art executions, supplemented by cultural-heritage enthusiasts in Asian markets served through Chinese Zodiac editions. Marketing leverages brand storytelling (heritage, three principles), press/media relations, and a multi-platform social presence including WeChat for the Chinese market.

The business is privately held, independently operated, and operates as Angelus S.A. at its registered headquarters. Headcount is in the 11–50 range, consistent with a small independent haute horlogerie manufacture. The brand has earned three consecutive GPHG official nominations (2022, 2023, 2024) and continues to release limited editions tied to its 260th anniversary milestone, with active product launch momentum across late 2025.

Name

Arnold & Son

Legal name

Arnold & Son

Website

https://arnoldandson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1764

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arnold & Son is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 1764, producing in-house mechanical timepieces organized around Astronomy, Chronometry, and World Time. It serves high-net-worth collectors through limited editions (5–88 pieces) priced USD 15,000–76,100+ via global authorized retailers and exclusive partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Swiss Watches

SIC

Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices/Parts (3873)

akta.pro primary industry

Complications & Haute Horlogerie (CRAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Mechanical Watches (CRAKADAA), Watch Manufacturing (Movements, Cases, Dials, Assembly) (CRAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Swiss luxury watches
• Mechanical watchmaking
• Tourbillon complications
• Astronomical moon phase
• Haute horlogerie

Headquarters

HQ city

La Chaux-de-fonds

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Luxury Watch Sales: Arnold & Son generates revenue through direct sales of high-end Swiss mechanical timepieces ranging from approximately $15,000 to $76,100+. Products are sold through authorized retailers, directly via their website, and through exclusive collaborations with partners like Exquisite Timepieces. Limited edition pieces (5-88 pieces) command premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arnold & Son is a Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture that designs, develops, and assembles luxury mechanical wristwatches in-house at its La Chaux-de-Fonds facility. The portfolio is organized around three principles — Astronomy (moon-phase and astronomical complications), Chronometry (marine chronometer-inspired and tourbillon timepieces), and World Time (multiple time-zone displays) — and is sold through authorized retailers and directly via the company website at prices ranging from approximately £15,000 to USD 76,100+ in limited editions of 5–88 pieces.

Product overview

Arnold & Son is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer with English roots, founded by John Arnold in 1764. The company produces high-end mechanical timepieces organized around three founding principles: Astronomy, Chronometry, and World Time. The product portfolio consists of distinct watch collections including Luna Magna (astronomical 3D moon-phase watches), Perpetual Moon (moon-phase complications with artistic dials), Constant Force (tourbillon with patented constant force mechanism), Time Pyramid, Ultrathin Tourbillon, and Globetrotter/Double Tourbillon (World Time complications). All movements are developed, manufactured, and assembled in-house at the La Chaux-de-Fonds manufacture. The watches feature precious materials including gold, platinum, titanium, and natural stones, with limited production runs typically ranging from 5 to 88 pieces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luna Magna: Astronomy collection featuring three-dimensional astronomical moon-phase complications
• Perpetual Moon
• Longitude
• HM
• Constant Force
• DSTB
• Nebula
• Time Pyramid
• Ultrathin Tourbillon
• Globetrotter
• Double Tourbillon

Products and services

• Luna Magna Astronomy collection featuring a three-dimensional rotating astronomical moon-phase complication. Houses the in-house Calibre A&S1021 movement with 90-hour power reserve. The signature 12mm spherical moon is crafted from materials including meteorite, turquoise, opal, and Cachalong opal. Sold in very limited editions to luxury watch collectors.
• Perpetual Moon Astronomy collection featuring large moon-phase displays with artistic dial compositions and 122-year moon-phase accuracy. Includes Chinese Zodiac limited editions with hand-sculpted gold animals. Houses Calibre A&S1512 or A&S1612 movements with 90-hour power reserve. Available in steel, white gold, red gold, and platinum.
• Longitude Chronometry collection inspired by John Arnold's marine chronometers. Features COSC-certified chronometer movements and nautical design elements. Houses Calibre A&S6302 with 60-hour power reserve in titanium and other materials.
• HM (Horological Machine) Chronometry collection featuring distinctive dial designs with artistic craftsmanship. Includes London Skyline editions and Métiers d'art pieces with natural stone dials. Various case materials including steel, red gold, and precious stone variations.
• Constant Force Chronometry collection featuring patented constant force mechanism with tourbillon. Replaces the historical fusée-and-chain configuration used by John Arnold. Manual-winding Calibre A&S5219 with 100-hour power reserve. Limited editions in yellow gold and platinum.
• DSTB Chronometry collection featuring a dial-side display confirming true-beat seconds. Steel case with clean dial design focused on timekeeping precision and dead-beat seconds display.
• Nebula Chronometry collection featuring a distinctive rounded case design with integrated bracelet. Modern aesthetic with polished and satin-finished surfaces in steel and other materials.
• Time Pyramid Chronometry collection featuring a pyramid-shaped double complication with hours, minutes, seconds, and power reserve indicators. Includes precious stone dial variations in malachite and other natural materials.
• Ultrathin Tourbillon Chronometry collection featuring ultra-thin tourbillon complications. Includes skeleton versions and Métiers d'art editions with dragon and phoenix motifs in red gold, platinum, and onyx variations.
• Globetrotter World Time collection featuring a 3D rotating globe displaying multiple time zones. Available in steel, red gold, and platinum with 42mm case diameter.
• Double Tourbillon World Time collection featuring dual tourbillon regulating organs. Limited editions with artistic stone dials including charoite and aventurine variations in white gold and other materials.
• Luna Magna Steel Turquoise Limited Edition Standalone limited-edition release within the Luna Magna collection featuring a stainless steel case with Arizona turquoise dial and 3D moon complication. Marketed at USD 53,400 for ultra-rare 18-piece allocation to the Americas market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 122 years before moon phase display deviates by one day (29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, 2.8 seconds per lunar cycle)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Exquisite TimepiecesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Exclusive collaboration partnership for the Luna Magna Red Gold Turquoise Limited Edition - 5 pieces worldwide at USD 76,100. Exquisite Timepieces is co-founded by Tim Richardson (Co-CEO and Co-Founder). The collaboration combines Arnold & Son's horological artistry with Exquisite Timepieces' collector network, targeting enthusiasts who value artistic storytelling and horological craftsmanship.
• La Joux-PerretcoreTechnology or IntegrationMovement manufacture facility producing calibres for Arnold & Son including the A&S1021. Located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, La Joux-Perret serves as the production facility for Arnold & Son's in-house movements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Patek Philippe: Switzerland's most prestigious haute horlogerie maison with perpetual calendars, tourbillons, and astronomical complications. Directly comparable to Arnold & Son on heritage depth, in-house movement manufacture, and high-end mechanical watch positioning at similar price points.
• A. Lange & Söhne: German haute horlogerie maison producing limited-edition mechanical watches with proprietary complications including tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and moon phases. Comparable to Arnold & Son on craftsmanship focus, exclusivity, and ultra-luxury pricing tiers.
• Vacheron Constantin: Oldest continuously operating Swiss watch manufacturer (since 1755) with strong heritage and astronomical/chronometric complications. Closely comparable to Arnold & Son on founding heritage, in-house movements, and high-complication mechanical watchmaking.
• Audemars Piguet: Swiss haute horlogerie maison producing limited-edition mechanical watches including tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and astronomical complications. Comparable to Arnold & Son on craftsmanship focus, limited production, and ultra-luxury positioning.
• Breguet: Historic Swiss watchmaker with explicit marine chronometer heritage and tourbillon invention lineage. Comparable to Arnold & Son on maritime chronometry narrative, classical complications, and high-end mechanical watchmaking with heritage prestige.
• Ulysse Nardin: Swiss watchmaker with marine chronometer heritage producing astronomical complications, tourbillons, and limited editions. Closely comparable to Arnold & Son on maritime navigation heritage, astronomical complications, and in-house movement manufacturing.
• Jaeger-LeCoultre: Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture with over 1,000 in-house calibres including tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and astronomical complications. Comparable to Arnold & Son on in-house movement manufacture, high-complication expertise, and ultra-luxury positioning.
• Blancpain: Swiss haute horlogerie maison producing limited-edition mechanical watches with traditional complications and ultra-luxury positioning. Comparable to Arnold & Son on craftsmanship focus, limited production, and traditional mechanical watchmaking heritage.
• Girard-Perregaux: Swiss watchmaker with over 230 years of heritage producing high-end mechanical watches with proprietary movements and tourbillons. Comparable to Arnold & Son on heritage depth, in-house movement manufacture, and ultra-luxury mechanical watchmaking.
• Greubel Forsey: Ultra-high-end Swiss haute horlogerie atelier producing extremely limited numbers (50-100 pieces annually) of hand-finished mechanical watches with proprietary complications. Closely comparable to Arnold & Son on artisanal exclusivity, limited production, and ultra-luxury positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arnoldandson
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArnoldandSon1764
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arnoldandson
• Instagraminstagram.com/arnoldandson

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