Armin Strom continues to explore one of the rarest phenomena in mechanical watchmaking with the introduction of the Mirrored Force Resonance Red, a new limited edition distinguished by a striking red guilloché dial while preserving the innovative resonance mechanism that has become the hallmark of the collection.
Following other interpretations such as the Green, Ice Blue and Rose Gold editions introduced over the past few years, this latest edition combines the distinctive patented interpretation of resonance with a vivid new colour executed using traditional decorative techniques.
Limited to just 15 pieces, it is housed in the familiar 43 mm stainless steel case and paired with a dark grey Alcantara strap, allowing both the dial and the exposed resonance mechanism to remain the visual focus.
The off-centre dial is crafted on a traditional hand-operated rose engine lathe, creating an intricate guilloché pattern whose radiating motif comes alive as the light moves across its surface.
The rich red finish is framed by black azuré chapter rings that enhance both contrast and legibility, while polished faceted baton indexes appear to float above the guilloché, visually linking the different levels of the display.
As with previous versions of the Mirrored Force Resonance, the left side of the dial reveals the two independent balance wheels, oscillating in opposite directions and connected by Armin Strom's patented Resonance Clutch.
Anthracite-coated bridges provide a restrained architectural framework that highlights the movement of the regulating organs without distracting from their operation.
Instead of relying solely on the natural interaction between two oscillators placed in close proximity, Armin Strom developed a patented Resonance Clutch that mechanically links the two balance springs.
This innovative system enables the vibrations of the two independent regulating organs to be continuously exchanged, allowing them to enter and maintain harmonic resonance with greater consistency. The result is enhanced chronometric stability and improved rate consistency over time.
At the heart of the watch beats the manufacture Calibre ARF21, developed, engineered and produced entirely in-house. The manually wound movement integrates two complete and independent gear trains within a single calibre, each with its own barrel, escapement and regulating organ.
Operating at a frequency of 3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour), it delivers a power reserve of 48 hours while driving the hours, minutes and twin independent seconds displays.
A pusher positioned at 2 o'clock simultaneously resets both seconds hands to zero, allowing the wearer to verify visually that the two regulating systems remain perfectly synchronised after resonance has been established.
Visible through sapphire crystals on both sides of the watch, the movement reflects Armin Strom's commitment to both technical transparency and traditional hand finishing.
Hand-polished bevels, frosted surfaces, perlage, circular graining and black-polished screws demonstrate the high level of finishing applied throughout the 276-component calibre.
Particularly distinctive is the reverse side, where technical inscriptions emerge from the main plate in three-dimensional relief rather than being engraved into it, adding another layer of visual depth to the movement.
As with every Armin Strom timepiece, each watch is assembled twice, a process that allows the manufacture to complete the decorative work before carrying out the final assembly and regulation.
The stainless steel case measures 43 mm in diameter, 11.55 mm in thickness and 49.6 mm lug to lug. Protected by sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, it offers water resistance to 3 ATM (30 metres / 100 feet) and is fitted with a dark grey Alcantara strap featuring white stitching and a stainless steel pin buckle.
Limited to only 15 pieces worldwide, the new Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Red (Ref. ST25-RF.10) is priced at CHF 78,000. arminstrom.com
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