Arnold and Son

John Arnold was born in Cornwall in 1736, he left England for the Netherlands at the age of 19 and returned to London speaking fluent German. This stood him in good standing at the court of King George III, from the House of Hanover, to whom Arnold presented a ring with the smallest half-quarter repeater ever made.

John Arnold is known as one of the most innovative watchmakers of his day and held patents for a Detent escapement, a bimetallic balance, and a helical balance spring. Arnold also played a central role in the significant events of his age, such as the competition to determine longitude at sea, and won several grants and awards offered by the British Board of Longitude.

The company bearing his name is now owned by Citizen.

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