When a figure becomes a landmark thanks to a horological tribute
History is not just a series of battles and dates. It is told primarily through faces: those who, through their audacity, vision, or creativity, forged a path that others still follow. A tribute watch is born from this conviction: to transform a personality into a tangible landmark, a timepiece that does more than simply tell the time, but reflects the legacy of an extraordinary man.
At Col&McArthur, tributes take the form of commemorative watches that capture the essence of a life. Every design detail becomes a symbol, each limited edition a way to preserve what time might have erased.
The Napoleon 1821 Tribute Watch – The Eagle Still in Flight
Two centuries after his death on Saint Helena, Napoleon remains a pivotal figure in French history and beyond. His influence endures in the Civil Code, French institutions, and military manuals studied around the world. The Napoleon 1821 tribute watch encapsulates this legacy: a polished 316L steel case, a stylized imperial portrait at 12 o'clock, and a limited edition of 1,821 pieces, a nod to the year of his death.
This is not simply an effigy: it is a daily reminder that a visionary spirit can transcend centuries. Wearing this commemorative watch means placing oneself in the lineage of those who consider ambition a duty.
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The Leonardo 1519 Tribute Watch – Genius's Time in Reverse
Inventor, painter, engineer, visionary… Leonardo da Vinci embodied insatiable curiosity and boundless creativity. The Leonardo 1519 tribute watch reflects this singularity even in its mechanism: its hands rotate backward, a nod to the artist's famous mirror writings. The dial is inspired by his notebooks, filled with sketches and reflections that still challenge conventional wisdom today.
Here, the tribute doesn't freeze the past; it invites us to emulate it. Each time we read the time becomes a reminder: to look differently, to think differently, to question the obvious. A watch as a tribute for those who reject the mundane.
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The Charles de Gaulle 1970 Tribute Watch – The Voice of Freedom
Leader of Free France and visionary president of the Fifth Republic, Charles de Gaulle embodies national honor and resilience. The Charles de Gaulle 1970 tribute watch , limited to 1,970 pieces, commemorates his passing but above all his legacy. The understated dial, featuring an engraved profile of his face, reflects the integrity that defined the man.
In his speeches as in his actions, de Gaulle reminded us that freedom demands steadfastness and discipline. The commemorative watch bearing his name conveys this same quiet firmness: an elegance that seeks not to seduce but to inspire.
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The Johnny Hallyday tribute watch – Rock engraved in steel
A unique cultural tribute, the Johnny Hallyday watch speaks to another collective memory: that of rock and individual freedom. Crosses, initials, and symbols of his career compose a design brimming with passion. More than a singer, Johnny was a social phenomenon, a cry for freedom that still resonates in French culture.
Wearing its image on your wrist is to embrace raw energy, a life force that transcends generations. This tribute watch reminds us that authenticity needs no costume: it resonates in every note, in every beat.
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Inheriting an embodied memory
A tribute watch doesn't copy a style; it embodies a personality. It transforms memory into a landmark, an image into a symbol to be passed down. At Col&McArthur, these pieces do more than simply tell time: they honor those who have left their mark on centuries.
Whether it's Napoleon's ambition, Leonardo's genius, De Gaulle's resolve, or Johnny's energy, each Col&McArthur tribute watch invites you to choose the legacy that resonates with you. Wearing such a watch means incorporating a figure into your own story and walking each day in the footsteps of those who dared to forge their own path.
