ARMIN STROM – MANUAL “Al Nokhitha” Edition

ARMIN STROM – MANUAL “Al Nokhitha” Limited Edition

ARMIN STROM Presents in Collaboration with Projekt8 

the Al Nokhitha Edition

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago located in the Arabian Gulf off the Eastern shore of Saudi Arabia. Frequently called the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf.

The Manual "Al Nokhitha"

It is widely believed that Bahrain is home to the world’s best pearls.  Pearls that, during the golden age (1850 - 1930) were considered to be one of the most coveted gemstones that were worth more than diamonds and attracted buyers such as Jacques Cartier to its small islands. Today the Island famously bans cultured pearls from being imported in an attempt to protect the heritage of the natural pearl industry that Bahrain is known for, after the near collapse of the industry in the 1930s.

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In collaboration with Projekt8 and based on the Manual model, Armin Strom created an eight-piece limited edition named “Al Nokhitha” which translates to “The Capitan”. This title was used as a form of respect for captains even well into their retirement. This limited edition serves as a homage to the rich history and heritage of Bahrain’s pearling industry.

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Al Nokhitha features a naturally formed Bahraini pearl certified by the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones [danat.bh] on the dial side and a hand engraving of an Arabian dow on the case back. Those details perfectly complimenting this nautically themed edition and is suited for the modern day person who strives to be ‘The Captain’ and driving force in their chosen field.

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The Armin Strom Manual model features the in-house Calibre AMW11 movement with 5-day power reserve. The absence of a full dial reveals the intricate workings of the movement in all their beauty. The time display is also unmistakable, with the slightly horizontally off-centre hour and minute hands.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: MANUAL “Al Nokhitha” Edition
 
Movement
ARMIN STROM Manufacture calibre AMW11
Manual winding, 5-days power reserve, small seconds, off-centre time indications
Distinctions: sealed sapphire crystal disk captures 1762 cognac, 
Hand-engraved bunch of grapes on base plate
Frequency: 18,000 A/h
Jewels: 20
Number of components: 117
Impulse:   Single going barrel
Plates and bridges:  Hand-engraved bunch of grapes on base plate
Escapement:
Escape wheel and pallets made of solid gold with hardened functional areas
Regulating system:  Screwed balance with Breguet overcoil
Diameter:  36.60mm
Height:  6.00mm 
Functions: Hour, minute, small second.
Power reserve: 5 days 
Case

Stainless steel
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 43.40mm
Height: 13.00mm
Water-resistance: 50m  
Dial
Distinctions: Fully skeletonised, main plate with saddle brown PVD coating  
Dial ring:  Burly wood with founded appliqués
Unique pearl 5 o’clock  (Сertified by the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones)

Hands: Mirror polished

Straps
Delivered with a genuine dark blue alligator horn-back strap.
A double-fold clasp in stainless steel is available on option

Limitation:
Limited - Only 8 pieces


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For more information relating to this press release or to Armin Strom:
Bettina Fleury, Armin Strom AG,
Tel. +41 32 343 33 44, b.fleury@arminstrom.com
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