Hands-On with the Minute Repeater Resonance

Independent Biel/Bienne-based Swiss watchmaker, Armin Strom, has really outdone themselves with their latest ultra-complicated timepiece that combines their patented resonance technology with a minute repeater Celebrating their 10th anniversary since becoming a true manufacture, the Masterpiece 2 Minute Repeater Resonance is available in a 10-piece limited edition which symbolizes this occasion Technologically, the watch utilizes the Armin Strom's existing resonance know-how, which is effectively the only true mechanical resonance that exists in watchmaking today and is certified as such by the CESM.

We fully reviewed one of the resonance watches last year, but of course, this 10th-anniversary timepiece takes that watch a step further With the help of an outside horological firm, Le Cercle des Horloger, Armin Strom was able to add a minute repeater function to the already complicated resonance timepiece The watch measures 477 mm and 1610 mm and is crafted from grade 5 titanium, which is arguably one of the best metals for enhancing the sound of minute repeaters.

What impressed me the most about the new Minute Repeater, beyond the obvious horological advances, is how loud the minute repeater chimes are, and the elevated level of finishing, such as the mirror-polished gongs and hammers, which remind me of what you might expect from movement finishing masters such as Kari Voutilainen, Greubel Forsey, or A Lange & Sohne Retail price for the Minute Repeater Resonance is $380,000. Source