The Swiss watch manufacturer Armin Strom has just unveiled a limited edition of its famous One Week which promises to seduce lovers of fine watchmaking. With its sleek design and exceptional finishes, this piece embodies the brand's artisanal excellence.
A monochrome design that enhances movement
The new One Week Manufacture Edition stands out for its resolutely contemporary aesthetic. The 41mm steel case houses a skeletonized movement in gray and anthracite hues, creating a striking visual harmony with the steel exterior.
Key aesthetic features:โ 41 mm steel caseโ Skeleton movement in grey and anthracite tonesโ Integrated steel braceletโ Clean, monochrome design
An exceptional manufacturing movement
At the heart of this One Week beats the ARM21 caliber, an evolution of Armin Strom's first in-house movement. This hand-wound caliber offers an impressive power reserve of one week thanks to its two series-mounted barrels.
Highlights of the movement: โ Frequency increased to 3.5 Hz for better chronometric stability โ Two symmetrical barrels visible on the dial side โ High quality hand finishing โ Spectacular three-dimensional architecture
An innovative power reserve indicator
One of the most remarkable features of this One Week is its power reserve indicator. Inspired by pocket watches, it uses a mirror-polished cone system driven by a bevel gear located on the other side of the dial. This original design adds a fascinating visual depth to the movement.
Artisanal know-how highlighted
Claude Greisler, master watchmaker and co-founder of Armin Strom, underlines the importance of manual finishing in this creation:
โAt Armin Strom, we ensure that each movement expresses our passion and attention to detail through traditional finishing techniques, from the simplest to the most complex. Due to its three-dimensional nature, the One Week Manufacture Edition is an incredible piece to demonstrate this.โ
Examples of artisanal finishes: โ Hand beveling of bridges and plates โ Mirror polishing of flat surfaces โ Cรดtes de Genรจve on the bridges โ Beading on the plate
A sought-after exclusivity
The One Week Manufacture Edition is produced in a limited series of 100 pieces. Priced at 31,500 euros, this watch is aimed at the most demanding collectors looking for a piece that combines watchmaking technology and contemporary aesthetics.
Expert opinion
Specialists from the watchmaking world welcome this new creation from Armin Strom, highlighting:
โ The perfect balance between watchmaking tradition and modern design โ The exceptional quality of the manual finishes โ The originality of the power reserve indicator โ The high collectible potential due to the limited series
Highlighted highlights: โ Innovative manufacturing movement โ โโSleek and elegant aesthetics โ High-quality artisanal finishes โ Guaranteed exclusivity
The One Week Manufacture Edition by Armin Strom stands out as a masterpiece for lovers of fine watchmaking. It perfectly embodies the brand's philosophy, combining technical innovation and artisanal excellence. With its contemporary design and spectacular movement, this watch promises to cause a sensation among the most discerning collectors, once again affirming Armin Strom's status among the most creative and respected watch manufacturers.
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