The latest limited edition from Arnold & Son celebrates the Chinese Year of the Goat. As a special tribute to the eighth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac, Arnold & Son Royal Collection HM Goats is limited to just eight timepieces. The HM Goats Special Edition has a white mother-of-pearl dial featuring an exquisite, hand-painted miniature of a family of goats feeding on leaves.
The design is inspired by traditional Chinese ink wash painting, however interpreted using the technique of miniature painting by hand. In this technique, delicate nuances of tone and shading, achieved using tiny brushstrokes and texturing, blend into an image with breathtaking richness of detail. The art of miniature painting by hand calls for infinite patience and expertise. It is a skill that takes many years of concentrated practice to fully master.
The watch is powered by the A&S1001 movement, which is just 2.7 mm thick and manufactured entirely in-house. Housed in a 40 mm 18-carat rose gold case, it has twin barrels that generate a 90-hour power reserve, guarantee a more constant force and in turn a more constant rate and greater accuracy. All the plates and bridges in the movement are hand-chamfered and decorated – a further indication of the traditional craftsmanship upheld by Arnold & Son.
