Armin Strom, the independent Swiss watchmaker known for its meticulous craftsmanship and open-worked design, has introduced two new horological marvels: the Orbit Purple and the Dual Time GMT Resonance, Manufacture Edition Black. Both embody the brand’s dedication to haute horology, blending precision engineering with avant-garde aesthetics.
Orbit Purple – A Revolutionary Take on Date Display
For those seeking a bold statement piece, the Orbit Purple delivers with its midnight purple fumé dial, housed in a sleek black DLC-coated case and paired with a rugged black fabric strap. But what truly sets it apart is its groundbreaking on-demand pointer-date complication—a world first.
Unlike conventional watches where the date shifts automatically at midnight, the Orbit Purple only displays the date when you choose to see it. This adds an interactive dimension to timekeeping, reinforcing Armin Strom’s reputation for mechanical ingenuity.
Limited to just 20 pieces, the Orbit Purple blends contemporary aesthetics with traditional hand-finishing, making it a true collector’s piece. From its gradient purple dial to the matching date pointer and ceramic bezel, every detail exudes elegance and innovation.
Technical specifications: Armin Strom Orbit Purple
- Movement: Armin Strom Manufacture Caliber ASS20
- Indications: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Winding mechanism: Automatic winding with micro rotor
- Functions:Column-wheel date on demand, patented equal force barrel
- Regulating system: Balance wheel with 4 regulating screws
- Power reserve: 72 hours
- Dimensions: 35.52 mm x 8.42 mm
- Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour)
- Jewels: 30
- Number of components: 273
- Case: DLC black-coated stainless steel, fixed ceramic bezel / Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Diameter: 43.4 mm
- Height: 12.6 mm
- Lug-to-Lug: 44.35 mm
- Dial: Purple-to-black colour gradient, indexes with Super-LumiNova® filling
- Hands: Rhodium, facetted and polished with Super-LumiNova® filling
- Strap: Black textile strap, DLC black coated stainless steel pin buckle
- Limited Edition: 20 pieces
- Price: CHF 33’302
Dual Time GMT Resonance, Manufacture Edition Black
The Dual Time GMT Resonance is a study in monochrome sophistication, featuring a stainless steel case and a glossy taupe alligator strap. At its heart lies the ARF22 calibre—Armin Strom’s 18th in-house movement—crafted with 231 finely finished components. The dual balance wheels oscillate in resonance, stabilized by the brand’s patented clutch system to achieve unprecedented accuracy.
Designed for globetrotters, this timepiece offers a unique GMT function with two independent time displays, each equipped with its own day/night indicator. The independently adjustable hour and minute hands accommodate fractional time zones, making it the ultimate companion for seamless travel.
Beyond its functional brilliance, the watch’s transparent mechanics reveal hand-finished details, underscoring Armin Strom’s belief that every gear, no matter how small, deserves to be seen. More than just a timekeeper, it’s a celebration of movement, science, and artistry.
Technical specifications: Dual Time GMT Resonance – Manufacture Edition
- Movement: Armin Strom manufacture Caliber ARF22
- Indications: Double time zone with independent hours, minutes and day/night indicator
- Winding mechanism: Manual winding
- Functions: Resonance, GMT
- Regulating system: Two independent regulating systems connected by a resonance clutch spring
- Power reserve: 42 hours
- Dimensions: 34.15 mm × 4.92 mm
- Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph)
- Jewels: 40
- Number of components: 231
- Case: Stainless steel, Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Diameter: 39.00 mm
- Height: 9.05 mm
- Lug-to-Lug: 44.50 mm
- Dials: Black grenage with black azurage chapter rings and applied polished indexes, polished and blackened steel day/night discs
- Hands: Rhodium, facetted and polished
- Strap: Glossy taupe alligator strap with stainless steel pin buckle
- Limited Edition: 50 pieces
- Price: CHF 95’000
