All the Way Through.
For the first time the 18K rose gold defines the Tribute³ Au750 from the outside in – from the case to the off-centre dial and subdial, and deep into the calibre itself. Here, all three movement bridges are crafted from solid gold, with the barrel and balance taking on the characteristic finger-style construction alongside the three-quarter bridge. Gold thus becomes an integral part of the movement’s architecture.
But the material is only half the story. Three guilloché patterns bring three different expressions to the gold: a radiating soleil pattern across the off-centre dial, grain d’orge on the subdial and a clou de Paris pattern on the three-quarter bridge visible through the case back. Together, they bring the métiers d’art to the forefront of the Tribute³ Au750 for the first time. Grey PVD coated stainless steel Breguet-style hands also make their debut on the model. Set against the Roman numerals, they complete a watch firmly rooted in the codes of fine watchmaking.
100 Hours of Mechanical Efficiency.
Entirely designed and developed in-house, the manual-winding manufacture Calibre AMW21 embodies Armin Strom’s pursuit of mechanical clarity and efficiency. The highly efficient motor barrel, whose reversed architecture allows the arbor to wind the mainspring within a fixed barrel drum.
This space-saving construction helps deliver an impressive 100-hour power reserve while allowing the calibre to remain remarkably compact. With 97% of its components produced by Armin Strom, Calibre AMW21 is a true expression of the Manufacture’s independence.
Au750. The Métiers d’Art. Gold alone was never the point. It is through the métiers d’art that the watch finds its character. On the dial side, the visible barrel is held beneath a mirror-polished rose gold finger bridge. Turn the watch over and the three-quarter bridge takes centre stage, its clou de Paris guilloché pattern and hand-bevelled edges standing out against the grey PVD coated mainplate. The contrast brings the geometry of the guilloché and the architecture of the calibre into sharper focus.
From the perfect reflection of mirror polishing to the geometric precision of guilloché, each technique reveals a different side of the gold. Hand-polished bevels, frosted surfaces, circular graining and black-polished screws add further layers of traditional hand-finishing. As with every Armin Strom timepiece, each Tribute³ Au750 is assembled twice to ensure both mechanical precision and finishing excellence.
Limited to just 8 pieces worldwide, reserved for just a few.
Technical specifications
Tribute³ Au750, Reference no. RG26-TRI.AU
MOVEMENT:
Armin Strom Manufacture Caliber AMW21
Indications: Hours, minutes, seconds
Winding mechanism: Hand-winding
Functions: Motor barrel
Bridges: 18K Rose gold and three-quarter bridge with “clou de Paris” guilloché
Mainplate: Grey PVD coated
Regulating system: Flat hairspring with a variable inertia balance wheel
Power reserve: 100 hours
Dimensions: 33.5 mm x 4.2 mm
Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour)
Jewels: 21
Number of components: 135
CASE:
18K Rose gold
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Diameter: 38 mm
Height: 9.38 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 18 mm
DIAL:
18K Rose gold, off-center, “soleil” guilloché, roman numerals
Subdial: 18K Rose gold, “grain d’orge” guilloché
HANDS:
Manufactured by Armin Strom
Grey PVD stainless steel with hand finishing
STRAP:
Grey nubuck leather strap with grey stitching
18K Rose gold pin buckle
Limited Edition 8 pieces
Price: CHF 69’000
