About this watch

Armin Strom Tribute 1 Black We've long been fans of Armin Strom here at WV, but up until this point in time have not had the opportunity to sell one. Thankfully the wait was worth it, and the first watch from the brand we're listing is one of our favourites; the Armin Strom Signature 1. For those not familiar with Armin Strom, their modern era began in 2009 with the founding of their own manufacturer in Biel, Switzerland. With a focus on creating watches with mechanics on display, they wished to create watches their own way and not follow the conventions of typical Swiss watchmaking, while also respecting the past. It was a big move to dedicate so much resource into creating their own manufacture so early on in their journey, but founders Serge Michel and Claude Greisler clearly thought this was what was required to create the watches they wanted to create, with 98% of their movement components manufacturers in-house which is extremely impressive when you think they employ around 45 people. This is what independent watchmaking is all about. This particular reference is known as the Tribute 1, and is their time-only reference. Let's start with the case, which measures in at 38mm…