Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition: A New Benchmark.
12:59 Anytime.
Armin Strom introduces the Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition, a fully new development inspired by Masterpiece 2, expressed through entirely new proportions and mechanical architecture. Engineered in a more compact 42 mm case, with a slimmer profile, while reaching a new level of mechanical complexity. Requiring meticulous attention to every component.
This evolution is accompanied by a significant increase in mechanical intricacy. The striking system has been expanded from two to four hammers and four gongs, while a newly developed function introduces an additional level of interaction. Through a dedicated selector, the wearer may choose between the conventional indication of time or activate the 12:59 sequence – the longest possible strike of the mechanism.
Beyond its technical advancements, the watch is defined by a singular design language, marked by purity of form and balanced proportions. While remaining fully openworked and three-dimensional, the composition is expressed with greater restraint, favouring softer lines and a more fluid architecture. The resonance clutch has been reoriented to animate upward, bringing the oscillating interaction to the forefront, while the twin balance wheels remain visually anchored on the dial side.
The display is centred, reinforcing a strong sense of equilibrium, as the overall composition focuses on essential elements alone: the resonance system, the four hammers and gongs, and the visible flying governor regulating the cadence of the strike. Conceived as a lasting expression of the complication, the design achieves a rare balance between mechanical intensity and visual harmony, while remaining unmistakably rooted in Armin Strom’s signature transparency.
