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Baselworld 2014: Armin Strom Tourbillon Gravity Earth. Live Pictures and Pricing.

A few months after the initial release of the Armin Strom Tourbillon Gravity Fire, the manufacture launched the remainder of the Armin Strom Tourbillon Gravity collection this past week at Baselworld 2014. The Armin Strom Tourbillon Gravity reveals on the dial side the two opposites which animate every watch movement: winding mechanism and regulation. While the ingenious tourbillon mechanism ensures the most accurate possible regulation by diminishing the effects of gravity, the microrotor integrated in the calibre harnesses this same power to supply energy to the gear train. The hands display the time from a decentred axis, exploiting both the positive and negative impacts of the Earth’s gravitation. Together with the Fire —18K rose gold— element available since December 2013, the Armin Strom Tourbillon Gravity is now also available in the Water —stainless steel—, Air —titanium— and Earth —stainless steel PVD black— versions, with decorations based on the theme of the elements, which enhance calibre ATM13.

The new Armin Strom Tourbillon Gravity Earth features a PVD stainless steel case measuring 43.4 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The watch features a black dial ring with founded appliques and is delivered on a black alligator hornback strap and an additional interchangeable rubber strap. This exceptional timepiece is powered by the Armin Strom automatic Calibre ATM13 composed of 197 parts, 26 jewels, a dial side microrotor and single going barrel and which provides a power reserve of an outstanding 110 hours —almost five days— when fully wound. The calibre is fully visible via the skeletonized dial and the display case back.

Sticker Price $89,900 USD. For more info on Armin Strom click here.

News: Armin Strom Continues Partnership with F1 Team Marussia. It's Been Four Consecutive Years Now.

We have some great news for all our readers that our Formula One fans —and we know it's most of you. Armin Strom, is pleased to announce the continuation of its collaboration with the Marussia F1 Team. Armin Strom will be acting as the official timing partner for the Anglo-Russian Formula 1 Team for a fourth consecutive season. With the dramatic new regulations introduced for the 2014 season as we shared them here, will see some important technological developments potentially upsetting the balance of power at the front of the grid.

Equipped with a Scuderia Ferrari powertrain, the Marussia F1 Team hope to improve on their 2013 achievement of the all-important 10th position in the constructors’ championship. With Max Chilton, friend and ambassador of the Biel manufacturer, being retained as a race driver after an impressive debut season, Armin Strom is proud to have Max as its brand ambassador within the paddock.

The exceptionally strong relationship between the Team and the Manufacturer has developed over the past seasons, and this has led to Armin Strom creating watches for Baselworld 2014 that incorporate the precision and composites used to build the Marussia F1 Team MR03. Here are the images of the five watches that currently conform Armin Strom's Racing collection and once we are reporting live from Baselworld 2014 we will bring you images of the new timepieces to be unveiled there.

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News: Armin Strom Presents the Gravity Fire. A Limited Edition of 100 Pieces with a Micro Rotor.

Armin Strom Gravity is the first watch from the Biel-based Manufacture to feature an automatic winding mechanism with a micro-rotor. With this first series of automatic watches driven by the Manufacture’s new AMR13 calibre, Armin Strom wanted to express the essence of a fundamental law of physics —that of gravity. Thus, the laws of gravity are used in an automatic watch to transform movements into a mode of indicating the time. However, the Armin Strom Gravity does not simply provide a glimpse of how this transformation works, rather, the dial is designed to proudly display the micro-rotor, which captures the power of the movements and transforms them into energy. The visibility of this mechanism is made possible thanks to an innovative concept of transmission for the rotor, which remains smaller in size than the diameter of the going barrel.

The Armin Strom Gravity collection is available in four colors that represent the four elements: Fire, Earth, Water and Air. The Armin Strom Gravity boasts the same exceptional level of finishing that has contributed to the reputation of the brand and of its eponymous founder. This is a timepiece that will appeal to connoisseurs of fine watchmaking wishing to celebrate the movement in all its forms.

Technical Specifications of the Armin Strom ref. RG13-GF.90 Gravity Fire

Manufacture movement
Armin Strom Calibre AMR13: Automatic, 5-day power reserve, small seconds and off-centered time indications
Frequency: 18,000 A/h
Jewels: 32
Number of components: 171

Case
18K Rose gold
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 43.40 mm
Total height: 13.00 mm
Water-resistance: 50 m

Dial ring
Black with founded appliques

Hands
Mirror polished

Straps
Delivered with a genuine brown alligator horn-back strap and 18K rose gold ardillon buckle as well as an additional brown rubber strap. A double-fold clasp in 18K rose gold is available on option.

Edition
Limited to 100 pieces

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News: Michael P. Sarp President of the Board of Armin Strom Passes. Our Condolences to His Family and Friends.

Press Release

The Armin Strom AG Manufacture is sad to announce the death of Mr. Michael P. Sarp on October 17, 2013 at the age of 65.

Mr. Sarp had been President of the Board of Armin Strom AG since 2010. With his death, the world of watchmaking acknowledges the passing of a leading personality who understood the industry particularly well.

The Armin Strom AG team has lost a mentor and someone who was extra special in all of our eyes. We shall remember his radiant capacity to communicate and dialogue with people, his greatest passion. His presence among the Armin Strom AG team over recent years made a decisive impact on the existence of the company.

We extend our most sincere condolences to his family and friends. Sincerely, the board of administration, the executive board and all employees of Armin Strom AG.

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