2022 GPHG Official Nomination "Mechanical Exception"

The limited edition Armin Strom Orbit reinvents the most ubiquitous horological complication with the world’s first date displayed on a bezel. The date is driven by the unique column-wheel date complication, that can be activated and deactivated with the push of a button. A large central hand with a red “A” tip for Armin indicates the date on the black ceramic bezel which makes up the sporty look of the watch. Housed in a 43 mm stainless-steel case and paired with an integrated steel bracelet, the design of the Orbit allows for the technical prowess of the unique column-wheel date complication as well as the micro-rotor mechanism and equal force barrel to take center stage, all while adding a sporty allure. 

This first edition is limited to 25 pieces worldwide.
Ref. ST22-OR.90

Entirely conceived, developed and built by the Armin Strom manufacture, the unique  complication has been dubbed the “Column-Wheel Date”. As its name implies, the column-wheel drives the date mechanism, which is visible from the dial side. This system, typically found in chronograph mechanisms, enhances the date indicator’s stability and performance while also providing a satisfying and reassuring tactile experience when engaging and
disengaging the date function.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Distinctions
- Column-wheel date
- Date indication on the ceramic bezel
- Automatic winding with micro rotor
- Black gold coating of the three bridges
- 10 years warranty
Calibre
Armin Strom manufacture Caliber ASS20
Impulse
Equal Force Barrel
Movement
Automatic winding with micro rotor
Plate and bridges
Plate and bridges are decorated at the highest quality level
Regulating System
Balance wheel with 4 regulating screws
Frequency
3.5 Hz (25,200 vph)
Jewels
30
Number of components
273
Movement dimensions
- 35.52 diameter
- 8.42 height
Power reserve
72 hours
Case
- Stainless steel
- Fixed ceramic bezel
Glass
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective coating
Dimensions
- 43mm height
- 12.6mm width
- 48.96mm lug-to-lug
Water-resistance
5 atm / 50m
Dial
Off-center dial in black gold with subdial
Hands
Steel with hand finishing and SuperLumiNova® filling
Strap
- Stainless steel with a double folding clasp
- Width lugs/buckle 22/20 mm
 

Oster Jewelers is an Authorized Armin Strom Retailer