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HIStoRY
armin strom is a true craftsman in top-of-the-range watches, a master in the
craft of Swiss watch making. During his life he has skeletonised and engraved valuable
watch movements by hand and delivered the precious unique creations personally to his
customers.
His exclusive watches not only represent traditional, high-precision craftsmanship
– they also offer the highest possible individuality, thereby distinguishing the personality of
the wearer in an inimitable fashion.
Today, the two collections blue cHip and arMin by arMin stroMreflect these attributes in an extraordinary manner.
From the outset, arMin stroM has worked exclusively with mechanical move-
ments. With the newly established manufacture, arMin stroM becomes a member
of the exclusive circle of movement producers.
arMin stroM represents pure emotion – and excellence in the craftsmanship
of Swiss watch making.
QUaLItY
Every watch leaving the house of arMin stroM sa has been handled with utmost care and
afforded meticulous accuracy by our designers and
watchmakers.
For the movements produced in our own manufac-
tory, we ensure the highest standard of quality.
In addition, every intermediate step is followed by
an internal quality inspection that complies with the most
stringent standards. As appreciated owner of an
arMin stroM timepiece you benefit of a value-
added luxury product and of maximum customer care.
aRmInStRom-manUfactUReD´HoRLogeRIe
Watchmaking has found a new home in Biel! ARMIN STROM has moved into new premises in Biel, Switzerland. Light and spacious watchmaking ateliers
and modern, high-precision machines enable the watchmaker to manufacture its own movements.
A real manufactory has a fully equipped machine shop, ateliers for the decoration and assembling of watch movements as well as its own construction- and
design department all under one roof.
Entrance to the Manufacture Armin Strom in Biel, Switzerland
Construction and Design Department
Mechanic
This department includes: • Three-axis turning and milling device• Wire electro-erosion machine• Bar turning machine/automatic CNC lathe• Milling machine• Optical control systems
The machining centre in process
In-house galvanic treatment
The Ateliers
Every single component is decorated in-house in order to achieve the best results in quality. Here the“ Côtes de Genève“.
Bevelling of the wheel spokes by hand
Final assembly of an in-house movement
BLUecHIp
Blue Chip – a solid value. It isn’t only the name of this model series that conveys power and grandeur. The eye-catching flutes in the solid 46,50 mm
stainless steel case lend the watch a unique presence. This model series offers a modern chronograph with date at 9 o’clock, an automatic movement with
power reserve, a traditional automatic watch and a model with hand winding. The last two offer a clear view of the partially skeletonised movement and therewith
grant maximum authenticity. In every design, the powerful movement has been hand engraved and is visible through the transparent case back. All versions are
also available in PVD black and �8ct rose gold with or without baguette diamonds.
As well available is this series as a fully handskeletonised version. This is a true masterpiece and embodies the pure tradition of Armin Strom.
RG08-CR.90ST08-CR.90
BLUecHIpcHRonogRapH
MoveMent
Self-winding movement with power reserve indicator, date Jewels: �4 Power Reserve: 46 hours
case
Polished stainless steel with guilloched cuts on side Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment Diameter: 46.50mm Total height: �5.90mm Water-resistance: 50m
Dial
Black/Silver
HanDs
Mirror polished
bracelet
Genuine alligator leather strap or stainless steel bracelet with safety clasp, screwed lugs
case variants
Stainless steel black PVD �8 ct rose gold �8 ct rose gold with 46 baguette diamonds, 5.88 ct TW/VVS
ST�0-CR.90
ST08-CR.95
ST08-PR.90 RG08-PR.5N
BLUecHIppoWeRReSeRve
MoveMent
Self-winding movement with power reserve indicator, date Jewels: �4 Power Reserve: 46 hours
case
Polished stainless steel with guilloched cuts on side Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment Diameter: 46.50mm Total height: �5.90mm Water-resistance: 50m
Dial
Black/Silver
HanDs
Mirror polished
bracelet
Genuine alligator leather strap or stainless steel bracelet with safety clasp, screwed lugs
case variants
Stainless steel black PVD �8 ct rose gold �8 ct rose gold with 46 baguette diamonds, 5.88 ct TW/VVS
ST�0-PR.90
ST08-PR.95
BLUecHIpaUtomatIc
RG08-OA.D.60
MoveMent
Self-winding movement Jewels: �4 Power Reserve: 46 hours
case
Polished stainless steel with guilloched cuts on side Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment Diameter: 46.50mm Total height: �5.90mm Water-resistance: 50m
Dial
Black
HanDs
Mirror polished
bracelet
Genuine alligator leather strap or stainless steel bracelet with safety clasp, screwed lugs
case variants
Stainless steel black PVD �8 ct rose gold �8 ct rose gold with 46 baguette diamonds, 5.88 ct TW/VVS
ST�0-OA.90
ST08-OA.90
ST08-OA.95
Ref.73MoveMent
ARMIN STROM calibre ASL07 Hand-winding movement, fully hand skeletonised and hand engraved Jewels: �7 Power Reserve: �8 hours
case
Polished �8ct white gold Bezel set with �� diamonds, �.80 mm, �.�4ct, TW/VVS Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment Dimension: ��.�0mm x ��.40mm Total height: 7.50mm Water-resistance: 50m
Dial
White gold with diamond indices, 0.�7ct, TW/VVS
HanDs
Stainless Steel, blued
bracelet
Genuine alligator leather strap with �8ct white gold buckle
BLUecHIpmanUaL
RG08-OM.90
MoveMent
Hand-winding movement Jewels: �7 Power Reserve: 46 hours
case
Polished stainless steel with guilloched cuts on side Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment Diameter: 46.50mm Total height: ��.90mm Water-resistance: 50m
Dial
Black/Silver
HanDs
Mirror polished
bracelet
Genuine alligator leather strap or stainless steel bracelet with safety clasp, screwed lugs
case variants
Stainless steel black PVD �8 ct rose gold �8 ct rose gold with 46 baguette diamonds, 5.88 ct TW/VVS
ST�0-OM.90
ST08-OM.95
ST08-OM.90
BLUecHIpSkeLeton
RG09-SP.70ST09-SA.75 ST09-SA.76
MoveMent
Self-winding movement, fully hand skeletonised and hand engraved Jewels: �4 Power Reserve: 46 hours
case
�8 ct rose gold with guilloched cuts on side Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment Diameter: 46.50mm Total height: �5.90mm Water-resistance: 50m
Dial
Anthracite
HanDs
Mirror polished
bracelet
Genuine alligator leather
case variants
Polished stainless steel �8 ct rose gold with 46 baguette diamonds, 5.88 ct TW/VVS RG09-SA.70
The dial with different layers. The indices are set.
Hand engraving of a skeleto-nised bridge used for the Blue Chip Skeleton
The genuine Alligator horn back strap. Only the most exclusive part of the alligator skin is used for the hand-sewed straps. Massive and powerful – fitting the watch
The microscope is indis-pensable in order to engrave these delicate ornaments into the movement by hand.
Backside of the Blue Chip Chronograph with sapphire case back shows the beautiful decorated movement.
Highest quality case with guilloched cuts on side.
contact
ARMIN STROM AG Bözingenstrasse 46 �50� Biel/Bienne Switzerland Tel. +4�(0)�� �4� �� 44 Fax +4�(0)�� �4� �� 40 [email protected] www.arminstrom.com
Frontal photographs of the Blue Chip collection shown in this catalogue correspond to the original size of the watch