Armin Strom Merges Resonance and Minute Repeater
The new Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition from Armin Strom showcases a striking visual approach to the minute repeater complication, featuring four hammers and four gongs that deliver a full Westminster chime sequence when the watch is set to 12:59. A dedicated demonstration mode automatically plays the complete 12:59 striking pattern, while a mode selector at 9 o’clock also serves as the winding mechanism, highlighting the brand’s blend of technical innovation and collector‑focused functionality. At the heart of the piece lies Armin Strom’s renowned resonance system, which uses a flexible spring to directly couple two balances, ensuring precise synchronisation even after shocks. The watch combines this sophisticated engineering with a lightweight grey titanium case and a salmon‑coloured dial, finished to a high standard with hand‑bevelled, mirror‑polished hammers, and is offered as a limited edition of 25 pieces priced at CHF 390,000.
Buying Time Analysis: This story highlights Armin Strom’s groundbreaking integration of a visual minute‑repeater with its signature resonance system, demonstrating a rare technical innovation that pushes watchmaking boundaries and creates a highly coveted limited‑edition piece for collectors.
