New Releases · 2026-09-25
Arcanaut Arc II Fordite Old Original turns layers of automotive paint into a dial
A unique slice of cured automotive paint gives this configurable Arc II its swirling, unrepeatable colour pattern.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Arcanaut official product catalogue
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What to know
Arcanaut’s Old Original uses Fordite, the layered automotive paint also nicknamed Motor City Agate. This is an industrial by-product rather than a geological stone: successive deposits of paint cure into a solid block that can be cut and polished. James “Black Badger” Thompson works the material to reveal the dial’s intricate coloured contours.
Old Original belongs to the cross-cut Groovy type within the Fordite collection, with each finished dial unique. The current configuration programme offers 37 mm and 40.5 mm case options, powered by a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour reserve. Water resistance is 100 metres, and the watch is assembled to order in Copenhagen.
At a glance
| Model | Arc II Fordite Old Original |
|---|---|
| Dial material | Genuine cured automotive paint / Fordite |
| Case options | 37 mm or 40.5 mm |
| Movement | La Joux-Perret G101 automatic |
| Power reserve | 68 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Production | Unique dial; configurable, built to order |