Arnold & Son Globetrotter Steel

For the avid traveler, a world time complication provides utility, elegance, and mechanical intrigue — all in a form that fits snugly on the wrist. While top-shelf marques such as Patek Philippe have been producing world timers in small production runs for nearly a century, this whimsical complication remains rare compared to, say, the chronograph. And while many contemporary examples are more pedestrian, there are, however, several maisons that produce truly exemplary, imaginative takes on this useful travel accessory. Arnold & Son is one such company. Relaunched in 1995 to revive the designs and style of famed 18th-century English clockmaker John Arnold, they build extraordinary timepieces that capture the imagination. This Globetrotter in steel is a perfect example. Housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with a domed, sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a smooth bezel, its captivating dial features lacquered and brushed elements in a beautiful, tonal blue, with a domed represen