The Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance is a new addition to the brand’s collection, featuring a 39mm case crafted from 18K rose gold. This material choice provides a warm hue to the watch’s architecture, distinguishing it from previous models in the series.
The twin dials of the Dual Time GMT Resonance are made from black gold grenage (a style of frosted texture), complemented by rose gold coloured polished hands and applied indexes. Black azurage (circular snailing) chapter rings separate the two time zones, enhancing the dial’s legibility and aesthetic appeal.
At the heart of the Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance is the manual-winding calibre ARF22. This movement operates at a frequency of 25,200vph (3.5 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 42-hours. It features Armin Strom’s patented resonance clutch, which synchronises two independent regulating systems for enhanced timekeeping accuracy.
The watch includes dual time functionality with a day/night indicator for each time zone, making it particularly useful for frequent travellers. The resonance mechanism is visible through sapphire crystals on both sides of the watch, showcasing the intricate hand-finishing and mechanical engineering.
The piece is paired with an anthracite alligator strap featuring grey stitching, which complements the overall design – adding a classical charm to the gold, dress watch style. At the same time it ensures comfort for the wearer.
Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide, the Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance is a focused expression of the brand’s independent watchmaking capabilities. It’s priced at CHF 115,000 (approx. £110,000), which is not unexpected given the combination of its gold case and incredibly complex movement.
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It seems that the high end luxury watch market knows no bounds when it comes to making something that only the very few can afford, so here we have yet another to view. I’m not saying that this is not technically very advanced or anything negative about it’s timekeeping, but, let’s be fair, it’s an awful lot of money. Yes, artistry is evident (this can’t be hidden in the world of open frame watches), but, do we really need to see the workings to acknowledge that, in my world the answer is no, I want a watch that clearly displays the time without the need to study the dial too much before I can focus on the actual time, and, in this case it’s even more complicated due to the twin time zone features being similar in size to each other. – twin time zone watches are nothing new, I had a Frederique Constant twin zone a few years ago, that had a main dial and a much smaller sub-dial with an independent time zone, which in my opinion was much clearer, whilst also looking very stylish.
This isn’t sour grapes on my part because I can’t afford this (not many of us can), my design choice is “less is more” but clearly, the current vogue is for “more is more” but taste is an individual thing.