The New Armin Strom Tribute² Copper Edition

Since its debut in 2021, the Tribute 1 collection – a recent tackle the traditional gown watch by Armin Strom – has expanded with a collection of outstanding additions, just like the Fumé and California dial collection that captivated lovers by mixing conventional ending strategies with Armin Strom’s trendy design sensibilities. The collection is taking an thrilling step ahead by unveiling the Tribute² Copper Version. A follow-up to the @horomariobro Resonance, it shares the DNA and ethos of earlier Tribute references, but the contemporary dial design redefines the sport solely, now exposing its superb mechanics back and front.

The case of the brand new Armin Strom Tribute² Copper Version retains the design of the Tribute 1 collection with a straight and angular center part, skinny polished bezel with the distinctive “lip” at 6 o’clock and faceted lugs. It’s crafted from stainless-steel, has a 50m water resistance, measures 38mm in diameter and 9mm thick – it’s an absolute pleasure on the wrist, with very good proportions but persona – and encompasses a fluted crown at 2 o’clock and a clear caseback, with sapphire crystals back and front. Whereas undeniably elegant and properly completed, its design stretches the boundaries of a standard gown watch. But, this daring reinterpretation aligns completely with Armin Strom’s vision for the Tribute series – to reinvent the traditional whereas staying distinctively trendy.

The dial of the Tribute² Copper Version takes the gathering’s modern aesthetic to the subsequent degree, leaving one to surprise why the model didn’t debut the Tribute collection with {a partially} openworked design – it’s an absolute winner! Whereas the general structure stays acquainted, that includes the off-centred dial and the distinguished barrel held by a skeletonized finger bridge at 5 o’clock, the openworked method transforms the watch. Armin Strom ventures into new artistic territory by skeletonizing the barrel and revealing the clicking, its bridge, and the winding wheels.

The dial of this inaugural version of the Armin Strom Tribute² gives particulars to admire and calls for a loupe. The copper-coloured mainplate encompasses a uncommon and complex end referred to as grattage, which has been created in collaboration with a collector referred to as Horomariobro on Instagram – his second collaboration with the brand. This meticulous hand-scraping approach achieves a superbly flat floor with a particular brush-stroke-like texture. Mastered by solely a handful of artisans, this end is additional elevated by a copper-coloured PVD coating.

Towards this textured background, the gray fumé time show stands out fantastically, framed by a hand-polished and bevelled metal ring. Held in place by two seen screws, the dial encompasses a rose gold-plated handset (hour and minutes fingers skeletonized) to harmonize with the mainplate’s copper tones. The stick indices at 2, 8, 10, and 12 o’clock share the identical rose gold end, whereas the remaining indices are left untreated. The skeletonized barrel is a showcase of expertise, with every spoke hand-bevelled and polished. For the primary time within the collection, the metal bridge securing the barrel is adorned with hand-applied black polish. The clicking bridge options polished bevels, whereas the clicking, barrel spokes and winding wheels exhibit a round graining end, including layers of texture to the dial.

The brand new openworked version, like all watches within the Tribute collection, is powered by calibre AMW21, a hand-wound motion with a slim profile of 4.2mm. It encompasses a variable inertia stability wheel, beating at a frequency of three.5Hz or 25,200 vibrations per hour. A powerful 100-hour energy reserve is owed to its authentic motor barrel design, the place the arbour rotates across the mainspring throughout the barrel, optimizing house and efficiency. Flipping the watch reveals the ¾ plate adorned with thick Geneva stripes, complemented by polished bevels and countersinks highlighting the craftsmanship. The stability cock, echoing the design of the barrel bridge seen on the dial aspect, ties collectively the artistry and technical nature that outline this calibre and the watch.

The brand new Armin Strom Tribute² Copper Version is obtainable with a gray Alcantara calfskin strap. The watch is a restricted version of 10 items to launch the collection (extra editions will certainly come), and the worth is CHF 25,000. It’s offered completely by Armin Strom on the model’s web site, ArminStrom.com.