The Power of Platinum: Five Limited-Edition Timepieces in Platinum Cases
Platinum is regarded as the most precious of all the precious metals used in watchmaking, which is why its use is relatively scarce in all but the most exclusive of timepieces. Here are five that made their debut within the last year.
ARMIN STROM ZEITGEIST
Armin Strom celebrates five years since its most substantial horological invention ? its patented Resonance Clutch Spring that links two independent oscillators in a flexible, shared suspension that creates a smooth transmission of energy for timekeeping precision ? with the recently released Zeitgeist, the fifth in its series of Resonance watches that began in 2016. The 43-mm case is made of platinum while the exposed openworked movement that serves as a dial is made from traditional watchmaking materials like steel, brass, and German silver. The watch?s front face reveals not only the Resonance Clutch Spring but also the dual balance wheels that cantilever off the edge of the manually winding movement and help it achieve its 80-hour power reserve; also noteworthy are the two small seconds display one linked to each balance wheel. Price: $170,000; unique piece
Armin Strom Zeitgeist
ARNOLD & SON LUNA MAGNA PLATINUM
Deriving its name and uniqueness from its eye-catching 3D moon-phase ? the largest ever installed into a wristwatch ? the Luna Magna Platinum features a 12-mm-diameter, spherical moon made of marble and aventurine that floats inside an aventurine dial depicting a star-filled sky. This lunar ...
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