Armin Strom adds a dial variant to their Tribute 1 collection with a forest inspired green which looks rather refreshing and elegant.
Press Release information with commentary in italics.
New: Armin Strom Tribute 1 Green
The Armin Strom Tribute 1 Green Ref. ST25-TRI.21 has a retail price of CHF 22,000 inclusive of Swiss tax. Limited edition of 50 pieces.
Commentary
The Tribute 1 is Armin’s Strom’s entry level watch. First introduced in 2021, it offers a simple, elegant entry into the world of Armin Strom, which includes very complicated masterpieces created by Claude Greisler, Master Watchmaker and co-founder of the revitalized Armin Strom The release price was only CHF 13.5k, truly an approachable ransom for a independently made watch with an exclusive, in-house movement. The pricing has crept up over the years, and today the latest Tribute 1 Green is presented at CHF 22k. The watch received several addition over the years including a rose gold edition in 2022 which we reviewed in detail. The collection also grew with new fumé dials and guilloché dials in 2023.
What is new in this release is the dial. It features a hand engraved guilloché medallion in the offset Hour Minute Seconds placed over a frosted dial backing. The barrel with its finger bridge remains in stainless steel, and occupies a rather prominent and substantial dial real estate at 4 o’clock. This is the calling card of the Tribute 1.
The movement remains the AMW21. No changes have been made for powering this novelty. The watch is delivered with a matching Alcantara leather stap.
Release details
Praise of Nature’s Beauty: The Tribute 1 Green
Forest-inspired tones bring a fresh aesthetic to the most elegant Armin Strom collection.
Armin Strom celebrates the richness of the timeless presence of nature with the Tribute 1 Green, a refined dress watch that evokes the deep greens of forests and fields. The off-centre main dial, in forest green with a hand-engraved grain d’orge guilloché pattern and printed white Roman numerals, is complemented by a frosted subdial that creates a richly textured evergreen backdrop. A matching Alcantara leather strap completes the composition with understated elegance.
In balance with this display, the openworked motor barrel is secured by a finger bridge in stainless steel – echoing the case and embodying Armin Strom’s fusion of mechanical craftsmanship and refined symmetry. Measuring 38 mm in diameter with a crown at 2 o’clock, the stainless steel case is paired with anti-reflective sapphire crystals front and back for optimal visual clarity.
Compact Power, Pure Performance.
The Tribute 1 Green is powered by the manual-winding Manufacture Caliber AMW21, offering an impressive 100-hour power reserve. This is achieved through the innovative architecture of the patented equal force barrel, positioned strategically to optimize space and efficiency. With a frequency of 25,200 vph, the movement reflects the brand’s deep technical expertise – and with 97% of components produced in-house, it remains a true expression of independence.
A Modern Classic, Finished by Hand.
Refined in design yet rooted in tradition, the Tribute 1 Green is grounded in the values of traditional haute horlogerie. Every detail is carefully considered: the case features contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, finished entirely by hand. The signature finger bridge is bevelled and mirror-polished to reflect light from every angle. Inside, the movement is adorned with traditional decorative techniques – from Geneva stripes to circular graining – applied with care by skilled artisans in-house.
True to Armin Strom’s commitment to excellence, each Tribute 1 Green is assembled twice – ensuring every piece meets the highest standards of both performance and aesthetics.
Armin Strom Tribute 1 Green Specifications
Tribute 1 Green, Reference no. ST25-TRI.21
Movement: Armin Strom Manufacture Caliber AMW21 * Indications: Hours, minutes, seconds * Winding mechanism: Hand-winding * Functions: Motor barrel * Regulating system: Flat hairspring with a variable inertia balance wheel * Power reserve: 100 hours * Dimensions: 33.5 mm x 4.2 mm * Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour) * Jewels: 21 * Number of components: 135
Case: Stainless steel * Water resistance: 5 ATM * Diameter: 38 mm * Height: 9.38 mm * Lug-to-Lug: 18 mm * Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Dial: Green, off-center, guilloché, roman numerals * Subdial: Frosted
Hands: Rhodium, polished
Strap: Green Alcantara strap with off-white stitching * Stainless steel folding clasp
Limited Edition 50 pieces
