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Arnold & Son presents two new evocative versions of its ultra-thin HM model, featuring dials crafted from Namibian pietersite. Often called the "stone of storms," this decorative mineral belongs to the chalcedony family and was first discovered by Sid Pieters in the early 1960s. Each unique dial displays delicate, swirling patterns that recall the turbulent skies and foaming waves of Cornwall, the English birthplace of founder John Arnold. This design pays tribute to the ingenuity of the legendary watchmaker while celebrating the spirit of those who maintain their course in a challenging world.
The designation "HM" was intentionally chosen to reflect the watch's focus on displaying only hours and minutes, while simultaneously serving as a historical nod to the British Royal Navy. In naval tradition, HM stands for "His or Her Majesty’s," a title that appeared in the 17th century and was later formalized as HMS. By transposing this reference to watchmaking, Arnold & Son connects the precision of modern horology with England's maritime history, specifically the era when John Arnold’s marine chronometers enabled the exploration of new lands.
Encased in a choice of 18-carat red gold or stainless steel, the HM Pietersite is a masterpiece of elegance and restraint. The case measures a refined 39.5 mm in diameter with a remarkably slim profile of just 7.82 mm. To complement the dreamlike, diaphanous patterns of the pietersite dial, the timepiece is paired with a matte ink-blue alligator leather strap and a traditional pin buckle crafted from the same metal as the case. These limited editions are produced in extremely small quantities, with only 8 pieces available in red gold and 18 in steel.
At the heart of this timepiece lies the ultra-thin, in-house A&S1001 manual-winding calibre. Visible through a sapphire crystal case back, the movement is a showcase of luxury finishing, featuring a rhodium-plated main plate with circular graining and bridges adorned with radiating Côtes de Genève. Despite its slender height of only 2.70 mm, the movement offers exceptional performance with a generous 90-hour power reserve. Every detail, from the snail-finished wheels to the blued screws with polished heads, reflects the most exacting standards of Swiss watchmaking.

| Caliber | A&S1001, mechanical manual winding |
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| Dimensions | Diameter: 30 mm; Height: 2.70 mm |
| Power Reserve | 90 hours |
| Frequency | 3 Hz / 21,600 vph |
| Finishes | Rhodium-plated main plate with circular-graining; chamfered bridges with radiating Côtes de Genève; snail-finished wheels; blued screws with polished and chamfered heads |
| Material | 18-carat red gold (5N) or stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Ø 39.50 mm; Thickness: 7.82 mm |
| Dial | Namibian pietersite |
| Crystal | Domed sapphire with double-sided anti-reflective coating |
| Water Resistance | 3 bar (30 m / 100 feet) |
| Strap | Ink blue alligator leather with matching metal pin buckle |
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| Limited Edition | Red Gold: 8 pieces; Steel: 18 pieces |