The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 26

Bits of
Glitz
After presenting the Luna Magna, Arnold
& Son set out to create a series of
high-end jewellery interpretations of its
three-dimensional moon model. In addition to
the technical feat of placing a mechanical star
measuring 12mm inside a watch, this piece displays
superlative jewel-setting ability, both in
the stones and techniques used. With paved
and invisibly-set precious stones, Arnold & Son
have applied their exceptional know-how to
creating eight Luna Magna Ultimate I watches.
Poetic and rare, they reveal an outstanding level
of detail.
High altitude
Only the most precious materials are used in
the Luna Magna Ultimate I limited series. The
case, measuring 44mm in diameter, is made
of white gold and set with 7.62 carats of the
highest quality diamonds. These include 20 baguette-cut
diamonds on the case’s lugs, cut one
by one to fit the unique shape of each mount.
White orbit
A fine ring resembling the ring around Saturn
constitutes the bezel, orbiting the Luna Magna
Ultimate I case. It contains 112 baguette-cut
diamonds totalling 5.90 carats. Light can enter
freely, just as it would an open prism, thanks to
the dual-row invisible setting which allows for
radiance beyond compare.
A watch face featuring
ruthenium crystals and a
dial made of white opal. A
bezel set with baguette-cut
diamonds. A three-dimensional
moon paved with
blue sapphires and diamonds.
The first chapter of
the Luna Magna Ultimate
series illustrates light,
astronomical precision and
the truly exceptional.
Blanket of blue
The material used to make the watch face itself
is just as exceptional, owing to its rarity. Hundreds
of pure ruthenium crystals make up that
sparkling blue façade. This extremely hard metal
belongs to the platinum group, which means
they are found together in the same ore. Separating
them is a complex process that makes
ruthenium ten times rarer. Here, it has been
reshaped into crystals which are placed on the
face plate before being blued.
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