Armin Strom has presented the Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Rose Gold, powered by the ASB19 calibre
by Stephania Graff
The Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Rose Gold introduces a sophisticated interplay of finishes, tones and architecture. Its sculptural movement architecture is housed in a full 18K rose gold case, contrasting gently with a brown guilloché mainplate and rose gold-coloured bridges. The off-centre sapphire dial appears to float above this composition, while the matte brown nubuck strap brings a subtle, earthy counterpoint. This precise assembly of tones results in a watch that feels effortlessly coherent – where every element supports the next and nothing is left to chance.Precision that lasts – by science.
Armin Strom’s Calibre ASB19 powers this timepiece – the first automatic movement to feature a stop-work declutch mechanism combined with a Geneva cross inside the barrel. This patented solution controls torque delivery, ensuring equal force is supplied to the regulating organ from start to finish. The result is rare chronometric consistency – maintained over a full 72 hours of power reserve. Opposite the barrel, a micro-rotor enables efficient winding without obstructing the view of the movement’s architecture – preserving the symmetry Armin Strom is known for.
Decorated with conviction. Built with patience. As always at Armin Strom, all components, visible or invisible, are meticulously hand-finished. The three bridges are bevelled and straight-grained by hand. The mainplate is decorated with a “grain d’orge” guilloché pattern, precisely cut using a traditional hand-operated guilloché machine. Black-polished screws, along with decorative techniques such as perlage, Geneva stripes, and circular brushing, are visible throughout the movement and reflect attention to finishing, not as ornamentation but as part of the movement’s visual identity.
Technical specifications
Movement: Armin Strom Manufacture Calibre ASB19
Indications: Hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve indicator
Winding mechanism: Automatic-winding with micro rotor
Functions: Patented equal force barrel, offset display with subdial seconds
Regulating system: Balance wheel with four regulating screws
Main plate: Brown PVD plate with guilloché pattern by Kari Voutilainen
Power reserve: Geneva stop-work limited to 72 hours
Dimensions: 35.52 mm x 11.67 mm
Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour)
Jewels: 28
Number of components: 202
Case: 18K rose gold
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Diameter: 41 mm
Height: 12.65 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 48.09 mm
Dial: Grey-toned off-centre sapphire dial with subdial
Hands: Rhodium, facetted and polished with Super-LumiNova® filling
Strap: Brown nubuck leather strap with beige stitching and keepers
18K rose gold folding clasp
Limited Edition: 20 pieces per year
Price: 39,400 CHF.
(Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Rose Gold – Mechanics First. Always – Barchemagazine.com – Tratto da Barche, Dicembre 2025)












