
Sharon Chan
Head of department, Director of Watches, Asia
Sold for HK$83,200 inc. premium
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The Armin Strom Tribute 1 California Burgundy stands out with its California-style numeral arrangement, rich burgundy fumé dial, and a hand-guilloché plate crafted by Kari Voutilanen's Comblémine atelier. This unique edition combines contemporary dress watch aesthetics and artisan craftsmanship with the mechanical complexity that Armin Strom is renowned for globally. The 38mm case features clean lines, a polished bezel and angles, a brushed waist, and squared lugs, all meticulously finished. Under a gently domed sapphire crystal, the decentralised dial showcases hours and minutes with a gradient burgundy fumé finish. The 'California' numeral arrangement, with Roman numerals on the upper dial and Arabic numerals on the lower, gives it a retro feel. Surrounding the dial and barrel cover is a black guilloché plate, crafted by Kari Voutilanen, adding a mesmerizing background with its intricate pattern.
The sapphire crystal case back reveals the Calibre AMW21 manual winding movement, designed and developed in Armin Strom's Biel/Bienne ateliers for the Tribute 1 collection. The in-house movement offers an impressive 100 hours of power reserve, thanks to the innovative motor barrel. The balance and escapement are visible, while a three-quarter plate features broad Côtes de Genève stripes and mirror-polished anglage. For lovers of independent watchmaking, the current lot, a limited edition of 5 pieces in each color, represents a unique take blending both traditional and modern watchmaking in one timepiece.