Breathtaking from every angle, the Armin Strom Dual Time Zone Resonance Sapphire watch is an architectural and technical beauty. The horizontal, oval-shaped sapphire case is futuristic looking, and the symmetry of the two dials and the movement are harmonious. The watch combines two independent movements that display two different time zones, allowing you to set it to time zones that vary by 15 or 30 minutes. The two movements are synchronized in order to perfect the resonance (the natural frequency of the calibers) so that the force is constant throughout the 110-hour power reserve, which is powered by two barrels for each movement. To achieve the high-precision resonance, the independent Swiss brand spent three years developing its patented Resonance Clutch Spring, which resides in the ARF 17 manual-wind movement. That clutch spring keeps both balances (opposite one another at 12 o'clock) continually moving in opposite directions, yielding precision and a dramatic dance on the dial.
Details
Company | Armin Strom |
Price ($) | 268,800 |
Price range | $200,000 - $300,000 |
Gender | Male |
Case | Carage |
Complications | Power Reserve Indicator Minutes Day/Night Indicator Second Time Zone Hours 24 Hours Display |
Water Resistance | 50m |
Movement | Manual |
Power Reserve Range (hours) | > 97 |
Power Reserve | 110 hours |
Case Size | Large (>39mm) |
Case Diameter (mm) | 43 |
Case Back | Open |
Case Material | Sapphire |
Dial Colour | Blue |
Limited Edition | Limited edition |
Caliber | ARF17 |
Where to buy | Watches of Switzerland in New York |
Reference Number | SA18-RGMT.11 |
Marrying Europe's greatest watchmaking countries, Armin Strom births the best of both Swiss and German horology. With all production in-house, meticulousness is at the forefront. Armin Strom also ensures transparent mechanics, allowing owners to share in the passion for precision that goes into this craft while admiring the quality and finish.This successful fusion has reaped renowned collections including System 78, which pays homage to the horological sensibilities of Claude Greisler and Serge Michel who co-founded the revitalized Manufacture Armin Strom and were both born in 1978. The brand's Orbit collection was praised for creating the world's first timepiece to have the date function display on its bezel. Requiring the revolution of a completely novel function, this feature flawlessly keeps the current date, even if the watch has been turned off.