{"product_id":"minute-repeater-resonance-1259-first-edition","title":"Minute Repeater Resonance 1259 First Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"_heading=h.xgzlo285zhi\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eMinute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eA New Benchmark. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"_heading=h.kxzux08r96ce\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWestminster chime with 4 hammers and gongs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2 distinct striking modes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOn Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e12:59 Anytime\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eColumn wheel switch for striking modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFlying governor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePatented resonance clutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTitanium case, 42 mm diameter, 11.70mm thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e12:59 Anytime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eArmin Strom introduces the \u003cb\u003eMinute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition\u003c\/b\u003e, a fully new development inspired by Masterpiece 2, expressed through entirely new \u003cb\u003eproportions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emechanical architecture\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered in a more compact \u003cb\u003e42 mm case\u003c\/b\u003e, with a \u003cb\u003eslimmer profile\u003c\/b\u003e, while reaching a new level of mechanical complexity. Requiring meticulous attention to \u003cb\u003eevery component\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis evolution is accompanied by a significant increase in \u003cb\u003emechanical intricacy\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003estriking system\u003c\/b\u003e has been expanded from \u003cb\u003etwo to four hammers and four gongs\u003c\/b\u003e, while a newly developed \u003cb\u003efunction\u003c\/b\u003e introduces an additional level of \u003cb\u003einteraction\u003c\/b\u003e. Through a dedicated \u003cb\u003eselector\u003c\/b\u003e, the wearer may choose between the \u003cb\u003econventional indication of time\u003c\/b\u003e or activate the \u003cb\u003e12:59 sequence\u003c\/b\u003e - the \u003cb\u003elongest possible strike\u003c\/b\u003e of the mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eBeyond its technical advancements, the watch is defined by a singular \u003cb\u003edesign language\u003c\/b\u003e, marked by \u003cb\u003epurity of form\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ebalanced proportions\u003c\/b\u003e. While remaining fully \u003cb\u003eopenworked\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ethree-dimensional\u003c\/b\u003e, the composition is expressed with greater \u003cb\u003erestraint\u003c\/b\u003e, favouring \u003cb\u003esofter lines\u003c\/b\u003e and a more \u003cb\u003efluid architecture\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003eresonance clutch\u003c\/b\u003e has been reoriented to animate upward, bringing the \u003cb\u003eoscillating interaction\u003c\/b\u003e to the forefront, while the \u003cb\u003etwin balance wheels\u003c\/b\u003e remain visually anchored on the dial side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe display is \u003cb\u003ecentred\u003c\/b\u003e, reinforcing a strong sense of \u003cb\u003eequilibrium\u003c\/b\u003e, as the overall composition focuses on essential elements alone: the \u003cb\u003eresonance system\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003efour hammers and gongs\u003c\/b\u003e, and the visible \u003cb\u003eflying governor\u003c\/b\u003e regulating the \u003cb\u003ecadence of the strike\u003c\/b\u003e. Conceived as a lasting expression of the complication, the design achieves a rare balance between \u003cb\u003emechanical intensity\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003evisual harmony\u003c\/b\u003e, while remaining unmistakably rooted in Armin Strom’s signature \u003cb\u003etransparency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca name=\"_heading=h.oexg1sn1kspu\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca name=\"_heading=h.ub94kbuncrck\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"_heading=h.fbabkriobwku\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCalibre ARR25: Setting new standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAt the heart of the timepiece lies the entirely new \u003cb\u003emanual-winding manufacture Calibre ARR25\u003c\/b\u003e, developed, engineered and produced \u003cb\u003ein-house\u003c\/b\u003e. Built around Armin Strom’s \u003cb\u003epatented resonance clutch\u003c\/b\u003e, the movement synchronises \u003cb\u003etwo independent regulating systems\u003c\/b\u003e - each with its own \u003cb\u003ebarrel\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egear train\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eescapement\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ebalance wheel\u003c\/b\u003e - operating in \u003cb\u003eharmonic resonance\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003edual architecture\u003c\/b\u003e significantly increases \u003cb\u003emechanical complexity\u003c\/b\u003e, requiring the precise coordination of \u003cb\u003etwice the number of components\u003c\/b\u003e found in a conventional \u003cb\u003estriking movement\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eminute repeater mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e itself has been developed to match this level of \u003cb\u003esophistication\u003c\/b\u003e. Equipped with \u003cb\u003efour hammers and four gongs\u003c\/b\u003e within a remarkably \u003cb\u003ethin construction\u003c\/b\u003e, the movement delivers a full \u003cb\u003eWestminster chiming sequence\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003eflying governor\u003c\/b\u003e, visible on the dial side beneath the hammers, regulates the \u003cb\u003ecadence of the strike\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring \u003cb\u003eacoustic consistency\u003c\/b\u003e and offering a \u003cb\u003edynamic visual indication\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eA further innovation lies in the integration of the \u003cb\u003e12:59 function\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing the wearer to select between \u003cb\u003etwo distinct striking modes\u003c\/b\u003e. In standard operation, the watch \u003cb\u003echimes the time\u003c\/b\u003e indicated by the hands. Alternatively, it delivers the \u003cb\u003elongest possible sequence - 12 hours, three quarters and fourteen minutes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis transition is governed by a \u003cb\u003ecolumn wheel system\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring \u003cb\u003eprecision\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ereliability\u003c\/b\u003e. The selected function is indicated via a \u003cb\u003ediscreet aperture\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cb\u003ewhite\u003c\/b\u003e \/ \u003cb\u003ered\u003c\/b\u003e), and activation is performed through a \u003cb\u003eslider at 9 o’clock\u003c\/b\u003e, which both \u003cb\u003ewinds and releases\u003c\/b\u003e the striking mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"_heading=h.miy4hys1hlb\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eFinishing, Tone by Tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eBeyond its mechanical sophistication, the watch reflects Armin Strom’s commitment to \u003cb\u003ehand craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e. Every component is \u003cb\u003emeticulously finished by hand\u003c\/b\u003e, with a complete \u003cb\u003e360-degree decoration\u003c\/b\u003e by a dedicated \u003cb\u003ein-house team\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOn the dial side, the finishing reveals a balance between \u003cb\u003epolished\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ematte surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003ehammers, gongs and resonance clutch spring\u003c\/b\u003e are \u003cb\u003emirror-polished\u003c\/b\u003e, contrasting with the \u003cb\u003efrosted mainplate and bridges\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eHand-bevelled edges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epolished sinks\u003c\/b\u003e, and refined textures enhance \u003cb\u003edepth\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edefinition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eflying governor\u003c\/b\u003e stands out as a focal point, combining \u003cb\u003ehand-bevelled edges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecircular graining\u003c\/b\u003e, and a contrasting \u003cb\u003ematte engraved surface\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTurning the watch over reveals \u003cb\u003etraditional finishing techniques\u003c\/b\u003e such as \u003cb\u003eGeneva stripes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estraight and circular graining\u003c\/b\u003e, alongside \u003cb\u003econtemporary textures\u003c\/b\u003e, creating a composition rich in \u003cb\u003edetail\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edepth\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003evisual contrast\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReference:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eM26-RMR.5N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHours, minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eResonance, Minute Repeater 12:59\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMovement: Armin Strom manufacture Caliber \u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eARR25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWinding mechanism: Manual winding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRegulating system: Two independent regulating systems connected by a resonance clutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePower reserve: 40 hours \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDimensions: 34.40 mm × 6.53 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFrequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJewels: 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNumber of components: 506\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTitanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSapphire crystal and caseback with anti-reflective treatment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDiameter: 42.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight: 11.70 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-Lug: 48.00mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater resistance: 5 ATM \/ 50 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial ring: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTitanium, anthracite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eStainless steel\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e decorated by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMatte grey \u003c\/span\u003ealligator strap with dark grey stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium pin buckle\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eLimited to 25 pieces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Armin Strom \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmin Strom is an independent watch company based in Biel\/Bienne, Switzerland. Armin Strom timepieces offer a unique fusion of the Swiss-German horological tradition, avant-garde “transparent mechanics” and an unwavering commitment to horological innovation. The hallmark of the brand’s low-volume, artisanal approach to watchmaking is its commitment to exposed dial-side movement mechanics, with every part hand-finished to the highest haute-horology standards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmin Strom was established in 1967 by Mr Armin Strom, a legend in the art of hand-skeletonization. In 2006, the stewardship of Mr Strom’s legacy became the responsibility of Master Watchmaker Claude Greisler and businessman Serge Michel, who together revitalized the brand with the opening of Armin’s Strom’s first fully-integrated Manufacture in 2009. Today the brand designs, develops, mills, embosses, galvanizes, hand-finishes and assembles all of its own watches in-house, enabling Armin Strom to bring even the most complicated ideas to life without any of the compromises that typically stem from reliance on a supply chain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen ‘Mr. Armin Strom’ retired from watchmaking, he transferred ownership of his brand to two boys (by then adults) who had had frequented his workshop so often together in childhood: businessperson Serge Michel and Master Watchmaker Claude Greisler. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2009, the revitalized Armin Strom built upon Mr. Strom’s historical legacy with the opening of its first fully-integrated Manufacture; located in Biel, Switzerland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the Manufacture produces all of our timepieces in-house and with great reverence for the Swiss-German watchmaking tradition. Our extraordinary team of dedicated engineers and artisans, led by Master Watchmaker Claude Greisler, uphold that tradition with uncompromising passion and commitment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerge Michel is the scion of one of the most prominent families in Switzerland. His unwavering passion and commitment to the business of the Armin Strom Manufacture have made him both the sponsor and the driving business force behind the brand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinated by watchmaking and watch collecting from a young age, he and his childhood friend Claude Greisler shared a dream of co-founding a watch company; one that would someday produce watches of the very highest quality in the Swiss-German tradition. Today that dream has become a longstanding reality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond his life in the Manufacture, Serge is a husband and proud father of two girls. His other passions include global travel and wine collecting. Nothing brings a bigger smile to Serge’s face than introducing the latest Armin Strom creation to good friends over a dinner paired with several bottles of fine wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaude Greisler is “a watchmaker’s watchmaker.” His greatest passions are watches (past and present) and complicated watchmaking. In actual fact, watchmaking has been a Greisler family profession for generations. Claude’s training began in his grandfather’s workshop, which led to his formal training, beginning with his completion of a four year program at the “School for Watchmakers and Rhabilleurs” in Solothurn, Switzerland; followed by a two-year program in movement restoration at Centre Interrégionalde Formation des Montagnes [CIFOM] in Le Locle; and then a further two-year program at CIFOM focused on the development and construction of complicated timepieces. Upon the completion of his 8 years of watchmaking education, Claude honed his craft as a watchmaker at Christophe Claret (a brand known for its ultra-complicated timepieces) as the next step in his longstanding ambition: to dedicate himself to the design and production of horologically significant timepieces. Beyond his watchmaking obsession, Claude is also a passionate skier and outdoorsman. Together with his wife, Gaby, Claude explores the Swiss backcountry as often as his responsibilities at the manufacture will allow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAt Armin Strom, we’re obsessed with every detail of every watch that we make. We develop, mill, emboss, galvanize and hand-finish all of our watches in-house. We adhere to the very highest haute-horology standards because we know that Armin Strom collectors appreciate looking at more than just the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-20 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmin Strom represents a unique fusion of the swiss-german horological tradition with avant-garde ‘transparent mechanics’ and an unwavering commitment to horological innovation. Our watches are designed to both showcase how our movements actually work and to validate the attention to detail that goes into their production. Whether with a loupe or with the naked eye, with an Armin Strom timepiece there will always be something captivating to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-20 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Armin Strom, our highly qualified and dedicated team invests an incredible amount of enthusiasm, passion and effort to create watches that are mechanically exceptional and meticulously well-finished. “The only difference between the possible and the impossible is that the impossible takes a little longer.” [Mrs. William Tilton, “The Washington Herald”, 1921].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur passion for ‘transparent mechanics’ is at the core of our watchmaking design philosophy, but perfection in our execution and in the long-term reliability of our watches is always paramount. These priorities are the hallmarks of the Swiss-German watchmaking tradition. We honor that tradition with every watch that we produce at the Armin Strom Manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand engraving\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel burins in various sizes and wax-coated holders are the tools of the engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the engraver’s hands, each workpiece becomes a unique work of art. The engraver draws their own motif design on the workpiece with a needle according to their original drawings; working under the microscope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePolishing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbellishing every part of a movement makes every Armin Strom watch akin to a hand-crafted piece of jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking bare brass or steel by hand is time-consuming work: edges of plates, bridges and levers must be perfectly chamfered or, as watchmakers call it, beveled. Every part is then polished to perfection, even when the embellishment won’t be visible in the finished watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeveling and polishing requires a trained eye and fingertip sensitivity together with both patience and perseverance. For example, even a relatively small part like a pallets bridge will require at least half an hour to complete – and often more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTraditional Grinding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere a classic fine watch-making finishing technique known as “Geneva Stripes” (Côtes de Genève), is displayed. They’re created via the use an abrasive disc that’s applied in perfectly straight lines to create the Côtes de Genève on the workpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircular graining (Perlage) is a decorative motif reminiscent of clouds, typically used on main plates. To achieve this pattern, the watchmaker uses an abrasive pencil and gently makes contact with the workpiece, gradually wor­king across the whole surface. This creates the characteristic overlapping circular grained motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll rotating parts of an Armin Strom movement are embellished with a circular grinding pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to this point, they were all just individual parts – turned, milled, polished and decorated. Now the watch will begin to take shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watchmaker uses a pressing tool to insert the jewel bearings for the spindles of the toothed wheels into the plate and bridges. This is a crucial operation. The way the jewels are pressed in influences the correct vertical play of the gear-train. Do the gear-wheels and pinions mesh together correctly? Does the height need adjusting by a few hundredths of a millimeter? Once the gear-train is adjusted, the bridges and plates are screwed down, and the mainsprings are assembled in the going barrels, then the movement is ready to receive the escapement. With the installation of the escapement, consisting of the escape-wheel, the pallets and balance-wheel, the watch comes to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the first assembly, the movement is completely disassembled and each individual part is then cleaned, dried, reassembled and lubricated. After the second assembly, the movement is meticulously regulated before the watchmaker sets the hands and re-inserts the movement back into the case. The back of the case is then fixed in place. The completed watch is subjected to a multi-day rate test on a watch winder. Water resistance is also tested. 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