Introducing The Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Ice Blue

Since the debut of the Mirrored Force Resonance First Edition in 2022, which was an update of the revolutionary 2016 Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance, the brand has excited us with the Manufacture Editions in green and blue, and now introduces the Mirrored Force Resonance Ice Blue. This fresh interpretation combines the technical mastery of its predecessors with a dial that truly catches the eye and has a very soothing effect.

As we’re here talking about a new edition of a well-known watch, we’re not going to remake the entire technical explanation, as groundbreaking as it can be. However, if you want to understand how Armin Strom managed to create a watch truly capable of using the benefits of the resonance phenomenon, I invite you to take a look at one of these two videos, here and here. Believe me when I say that it’s absolutely fascinating.

Now on to the new Mirrored Force Resonance Ice Blue. The familiar 43mm stainless steel case measures 11.55mm in thickness and features a comfortable lug-to-lug length of 49.60mm, striking a nice balance between presence and wrist-friendliness. The case’s polished surfaces complement the anti-reflective sapphire crystals front and back, offering an unobstructed view of the watch’s remarkable movement and its resonance mechanism in action. Water resistance is a modest but practical 30m.

The Ice Blue dial features a sunray guilloché pattern to adorn the off-centred time display, a decoration introduced for the first time in the Mirrored Force Resonance line. This icy blue dial plays beautifully with light, catching and reflecting it in dynamic ways. The black circular satin-brushed chapter ring grounds the design, while polished and facetted rhodium-plated indices and hands, crafted in-house, provide a sharp contrast for excellent legibility.

The dial’s left side displays the brand’s signature resonance mechanism: two balances oscillating in opposite directions, linked by Armin Strom’s patented resonance clutch spring. Two seconds counters add symmetry and provide a visual confirmation of the precise synchronisation that defines resonance technology, with the pusher at 2 o’clock used to synchronise them in case it’s needed.

The watch is powered by the Manufacture Calibre ARF21, a hand-wound movement with two independent regulating systems, connected via the clutch spring, that significantly improve chronometric stability and precision. The movement operates at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour, offers a 48-hour power reserve, and is meticulously finished with traditional haute horlogerie techniques, including polished bevels, Geneva stripes, perlage, and black-polished screws, which are visible through the sapphire caseback.

The watch is worn on a dark blue Alcantara strap with white stitching, adding a sporty, elegant touch, and is closed with a classic stainless steel pin buckle. Limited to 15 pieces, the Mirrored Force Resonance Ice Blue is priced at CHF 78,000. For more information, please consult arminstrom.com.