ARNE: CALI NOIR 606-006

The Cali Noir brings back one of our most sought-after finishes: the distressed vintage PVD case from the original Arne field watch, which sold out in just three minutes. Paired with a ceramic dial so deep black it feels almost bottomless, makes this a combination that's hard to ignore.

The California dial, or "Cali dial", is instantly recognisable for its distinctive mix of Roman numerals on the upper half of the dial and Arabic numerals on the lower half. The design first appeared on military watches of the 1930s and 1940s, where its unusual layout was intended to maximise legibility and help reduce reading errors in demanding conditions.

With this particular Cali Arne, we've taken the watch back to those military roots. The choice of straps lets you lean into its stealthy character: understated black leather, rugged olive webbing or, if you want to soften the look without losing the adventure-ready feel, premium off-white Alcantara.

• • 38mm Arne stainless steel case with vintage distressed PVD finish
  • Deep black Ceramic California dial
  • Super-LumiNova numerals and custom steel-framed hands in the California Dial configuration
  • Water resistant to 200m (20ATM), individually tested to ISO 22810
  • Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal
  • Swiss Made Ronda calibre 713 five-jewel quartz movement
  • Three-year battery with End-of-Life indicator
  • Elastomer-damped, shock-absorbing movement holder
  • Shock resistant to ISO 1413
  • Triple-sealed 5mm knurled crown
  • Bolted caseback with oversized seals
  • Screw-in steel strap bars with supplied screwdriver for easy strap changes

• 12H-6H - 47mm max to tip of case shoulders
• 9H-3H - 38mm excluding crown
• Maximum thickness - 12.8mm
• Lug to lug width - 20mm
• Strap width: 20mm tapers to 18mm buckle
• Strap fits: 185mm / 7.25 inches

We design and re-design every component to make watches that are fundamentally fit-for-purpose, minimising or eliminating typical points of failure such as spring bars breaking, straps snapping, or watches leaking - all potentially catastrophic failures.

Any watches damaged in service can be repaired quickly and economically at our in-house workshop in Poole and returned to service with the minimum of disruption.

Not only is our servicing world class, the warranty has no small print. It’s honest, comprehensive, and straightforward. The whole watch is covered for 5 years, not just the movement. The only exclusions are accidental damage, the battery and wear & tear.

VAT saving - For markets outside the UK, prices will be displayed in local currencies and without VAT (UK sales tax).

Import taxes & duties - You’ll be responsible for any import duties, tariffs and/or state taxes when your watch is delivered