I was really surprised last year when Armin Strom Watches Buy Replica announced their Mirrored Force Resonance watch. I always regarded them as a new that makes some interesting watches, but they never actually made a strong impression on me before this view came together, which also happens to be the most complicated model that Armin Strom now makes. Join us as we get up close with this wonderfully impressive bit and let me tell you why this watch is indeed special.The Mirrored Force Resonance watch is really unique as it combines a small and elite group of watches which rely upon the principles of resonance to enhance timekeeping. For readers who are not knowledgeable about resonance, it describes the occurrence where a vibration or outside force drives another system to oscillate with increased amplitude. In watchmaking, it generally refers to the usage of two oscillators beating in close proximity to fortify their beat pace. The notion is that if resonance takes place, the two oscillators will begin to beat in sync with each other and with increased stability. This, in turn, translates to higher precision and better chronometric performance.This idea was first thrown around by highly famous French watchmaker Antide Janvier and Breguet over two centuries ago, and Breguet even produced some watches based on this theory. The idea may sound easy, but in practice, such watches are incredibly difficult to fabricate and modulate, which explains why very few modern manufacturers and watchmakers even make them. The Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance watch, therefore, joins a very exclusive club of watches.
Despite the visible equilibrium wheels, the dial stays very legible. The right half of this dial homes the sub dial that tells the time. The minute and hour hands are made out of rose gold. The newest and the version of the watch form a smaller circle inside the dial. I am not so sure I want to be educated of this watch’s name on the dialup, but that is not a deal-breaker for me personally. Nevertheless, I would however, prefer a cleaner design.To the left are just two subsidiary seconds dials with very cool-looking triple-spoke moments hands. What’s even more peculiar is that the next hands spin in opposite directions. The top hand spins counter-clockwise, while the lower hand moves in a clockwise direction. It generates a rather nice looking result. Based on Armin Strom, it requires less than 10 minutes to the effects of resonance to take good care of the two running moments hands, and you will see them beating in unison.And further to the left of the two subsidiary seconds dials will be the stars of this watch – both resonating equilibrium wheels. The two wheels oscillate in a fairly unusual speed of 25,200bph, but what is really unique about it’s the patented resonance clutch which connects both equilibrium wheels via the balance spring studs (the ends of the balance spring). This clutch enables the transmission of vibrational drives between both equilibrium wheels, letting them find a natural rhythm in order that they can beat in unison. Rather than a clutch or linking mechanism, both F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre à Résonance watch and Beat Haldimann’s H2 Flying Resonance are worried about adjusting the distance of the two oscillators to create the effects of resonance.
2016 : “A great deal of production and development effort has been expended in the field of resonance, culminating in the launch at the SalonQP of our new Mirrored Résonance Fire model equipped with the new Caliber ARF 15 using the principle of resonance. It is proving a great hit on the markets, with a number of special orders being placed via our retail network. Our modular system enables us to handle them smoothly and we have adapted our stock. All watches are rhodiumed and we deliver with a choice of colors. On the sponsoring side, it has become very tough to motivate people to take part in events because they are over-extended, but they do on the other hand ask to visit the Manufacture !”
2017 : “You are going to see significant changes, notably with more online sales options, and a major first in watchmaking inspired by the automotive industry : a configurator that enables clients to juggle with the price when ordering their watch, thereby playing a didactic role by explaining the factors that determine prices.”