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Armin Strom unveils entirely new DUal Time GMT Resonance timepiece

AUGUST 29 2024    |    Geneva Watch Days 2024

Swiss independent watch brand Armin Strom celebrates the 15th anniversary of its fully-integrated Manufacture by reimagining its most historically significant innovation, the resonance complication, in an entirely new Dual Time GMT Resonance First Edition. The new timepiece is presented in a hotly-anticipated 39-mm case size made in 18-karat white gold and limited to 25 pieces.

Embracing a symmetrical design language with two identical time dials, this First Edition timepiece comes in an elegant 39-mm round 18-karat white gold case. And like all Armin Strom First Editions, it includes a 10-year extended warranty.

Armin Strom once again demonstrates its mastery of ‘the science of movement’ with a finely-proportioned Dual Time Resonance timepiece, delivering unprecedented resilience against disruption of the Resonance phenomenon.

Reflecting on Armin Strom’s new Dual Time GMT Resonance, founder Serge Michel noted: “Having two completely independent watch movements in a single timepiece creates the logical demand for an iteration that displays two time zones. The success of our first Dual Time inspired us to build a smaller and more elegant Dual Time Resonance watch. To do this, we further developed our concept and arranged the two movements vertically. And we couldn’t be happier with the result.”

 

Two dial-side kinetic elements unite to form a mesmerizing spectacle

The kinetic spectacle of Resonance is on full display on the dial side of the timepiece. The synchronized motion of two balance wheels operating in a state of Resonance, combined with the hypnotic pulsation of the clutch spring ‘breathing’ as it transmits vibrations between them, offers their owner a mesmerizing spectacle that brings a sense of wonder to the everyday.

Two fully independent time zones

Another valued aspect of the timepiece is its ability to set the two time zones entirely independently. Most dual time zone movements only permit independent adjustment of the hours, with only a few allowing half-hour settings. However, Armin Strom’s Dual Time GMT Resonance lets users set both the hours and minutes to any desired time on each of two identical dials.

Two movements in one new caliber

The Dual Time GMT Resonance First Edition is powered by the new Armin Strom manufacture caliber ARF22, a manually-wound Resonance movement and the 18th caliber designed and produced in-house under the direction of Claude Greisler, Armin Strom’s co-founder and master watchmaker. Two independent, symmetrically mirrored oscillators operate in anti-phase to become synchronized mirror images of each other via the natural phenomenon of Resonance. The caliber features two mainspring barrels providing a power reserve of 42 hours, all wound by a single crown at 4 o’clock. Two separate gear trains drive the independent time displays. The engraved and mirror-polished day/night indicators depicting the sun and moon are mounted on 24-hour wheels directly on the movement. Two crowns positioned on either side of the case allow for the independent setting of each dial.

While many of the most visually-intriguing features are visible on the dial side, the case back further reveals the distinctive symmetrical architecture of the movement. The Dual Time GMT Resonance movement also offers a unique winding experience with a corresponding dial-side animation. The ratchet click system on the dial side of the timepiece provides this animation on the watch face, transforming the winding of the movement into a multi-sensory experience.

 

 

Unlike traditional click mechanisms connected to ratchets, the Dual Time GMT Resonance’s three-dimensional ratchet mechanism is connected to a pinion that is positioned between the two barrels to distribute the load more evenly. This two-part system consists of a bottom gear with Breguet teeth fixed to the main plate, and a top element with a spring connected to the axis. This approach provides more precise engagement and disengagement of the winding mechanism resulting in more consistent performance, more efficient energy transfer, reduced friction and wear on components, smoother operation and better overall durability for the winding system.

Two symmetric dials

The Dual Time GMT Resonance First Edition features two symmetric sky-blue dials, each with a grenage finish. Armin Strom offers the only Resonance timepieces in active production with dual symmetric time dials.

Two symmetric day/night indicators

Dual engraved and mirror-polished day/night indicators depict the sun and moon to indicate AM/PM for each of the time dials.

Two symmetric crowns

Two crowns, positioned on either side of the case at 4 and 8 o’clock, allow each dial to be independently set.

 

Two straps

Secured by an 18-karat white gold pin buckle, the Dual Time GMT Resonance First Edition comes with two straps: A matte gray alligator strap with sky-blue stitching and a light gray alligator strap with pearl-gray stitching.

Artisanal craftsmanship

For the First Edition, the dials feature a sky-blue grenage finish, surrounded by black azurage chapter rings set with applied polished baton indexes that complement the faceted hands. The engraved and mirror polished day/night indicators depicting the sun and moon are mounted on 24-hour wheels directly on the movement. For the first time, the twin balance bridge is crafted from steel and designed with a flat surface that is hand-polished to achieve a mirror finish in accordance with the highest standards of traditional haute horlogerie decoration.

The lavish hand-finishing and decoration of this caliber includes hand-polished bevels, screws and countersinks, along with circular graining, perlage and Geneva stripes. The juxtaposition of anthracite and silvery tones further emphasizes the visual depth and dramatic contrast.

Dual Time GMT Resonance – First Edition

Technical specifications

                   

Indications
 

   

Two independent time displays each indicating hour, minutes and day/night
Left crown for setting time of left dial; right crown for setting time of right dial and winding

Movement
 
    Armin Strom manufacture Caliber ARF22
Anthracite PVD-colored main plate
Winding mechanism     Manual winding
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   18-karat white gold
    Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter   39 mm
Height   9.05mm
Water resistance   5ATM
     

Dial

 

Sky-blue grenage dials with black azurage chapter rings and applied polished baton indexes, rhodium-plated day/night discs

Hands  

Rhodium, faceted and polished

Strap   Delivered with two straps – a matte-gray alligator strap with sky-blue stitching and a light-gray alligator strap with pearl-gray stitching – with 18-karat pin buckle
Reference   WG24-DT.90
Limited Edition   25 pieces

 

 

                                           

                                            

 


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