Moritz Grossmann Announces the 37 Arabic Vintage
The beauty of Arabic numerals goes beyond their elegant and curved forms. These symbols represent a significant milestone in human intellectual progress, originating from India nearly two millennia ago. Features, such as positional notation and the concept of zero, revolutionized mathematics and paved the way for countless scientific advancements.
Like the intricate mechanisms of a fine watch, Arabic numerals have evolved over centuries, contributing to breakthroughs in astronomy, physics, and navigation. Their widespread adoption has profoundly influenced the way we live, shaping our understanding of the world and our ability to explore its mysteries.
Science and Watchmaking
The Arabic 37 Vintage seamlessly blends the realms of science and horology. This timepiece showcases a harmonious fusion of aesthetics and precision.
The brushed stainless steel case, measuring 37 millimeters, complements any wrist due to its size. Its well-proportioned design, characteristic of the Benu line, features a satin finish that harmonizes perfectly with the matte dial.
Classic Beauty
The Arabic 37 Vintage’s anthracite-colored dial is crafted from untreated German silver. Its matte, velvety texture shimmers with a range of gray hues, thanks to the intricate black engraving. This process involves thermal treatment thus giving the dial a grainy structure and a dark tone that absorbs light. The result is a captivating effect reminiscent of velvet, where fibers scatter reflections, creating variations in perceived color.
The raised numerals, scales, and the historic Grossmann logo, styled in the 1875 “M. GROSSMANN” typography, stand out quite a bit. The curved numerals, meticulously brushed, further enhance the dial’s beauty. The polished steel hands, straight and unadorned, provide a serene focal point within this dynamic composition. These hands are meticulously crafted by hand, ensuring exceptional precision and quality.
Movement
Moritz Grossmann is renowned for its dedication to aesthetic mechanics. The Arabic 37 Vintage showcases this philosophy with the caliber 102.1, a compact movement measuring 26 mm in diameter and 4 mm in height. This movement features a unique uneven escapement designed specifically for its size, along with a modified regulation system.
The display back reveals the intricate details of the Grossmann movement, including the precise cuts and decorations on the components, the hand-engraved balance cock and plate, and the screwed gold chatons that secure certain jewels. This attention to detail exemplifies the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and artistry.
You can buy the 37 Arabic Vintage in the Moritz Grossmann Online Store.
| Reference | MG-003626 |
|---|---|
| Movement | Manufactory calibre 102.1, manual winding, regulated in five positions |
| Oscillator | Shock-resistant Grossmann balance with 4 inertia screws and 2 poising screws, Nivarox 1 balance spring |
| Functions | Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 37.0 mm, height: 9.2 mm |
| Dial | Untreated German silver with a matt black finish |
| Hands | Manually crafted from polished steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal, antireflective coating on one side |
| Strap | Hand-stitched Kudu strap with prong buckle in stainless steel |
| No. of parts | 188 |
| Jewels | 22, of which 3 in screwed gold chatons |
| Escapement | Lever escapement |
| Balance | Diameter: 10.0 mm, frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour |
| Special Features | Shock-resistant balance with inertia and poising screws, impulse pin integrated in rim; flat balance spring; balance staff with integrated safety roller; index adjuster with Grossmann micrometer screw; pillar movement with 3/5 plate, frame pillars and separately removable clutch winder; frame parts in untreated German silver; raised gold chatons with pan-head screws; remodified Glashütte stopwork with backlash; mainspring barrel with bilateral jewel bearings for optimised power management in the low-torque range; ARCAP train wheels; proprietary escapement with 18-tooth escape wheel |
