Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum

Here is a watch that does not try to please everyone. And that is why it works.

The Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum is bold. It is open. It shows its heart right on the front. You can see the gears. You can see the balance move. Nothing is hidden. The watch feels honest.

Some people do not like open dials. They say it is too busy. Too much going on. I understand that. But this watch is not about being quiet. It is about craft. It is about showing the work.

The first thing you notice is the layout. The time sits to one side. The moving parts take center stage. This makes the watch feel alive. You are not just reading the time. You are watching it being made every second.

Then there is the Aurum part. That means gold. Real gold used in a special way. Not shiny. Not flashy. It has a soft glow. Warm and rich without shouting.

The real star is the surface work. It is called tremblage. The word sounds fancy. The idea is simple. A craftsman taps the metal again and again by hand. This creates a grainy texture. No machine can copy it.

Think about a handmade wall or a stone path. You can feel the care in it. That is what tremblage does. It gives depth. It gives soul. Light hits it and dances instead of bouncing straight back.

This kind of work takes time. A lot of time. And patience. In a world that moves fast, that matters. It shows respect for skill. It shows pride.

This watch was made for the New Year. That feels right. It celebrates fresh starts and hard work. It reminds us that good things take effort.

Armin Strom is not a big brand. They do not chase trends. They build watches the way they believe watches should be built. Open. Mechanical. Personal.

The Tribute 2 Aurum will not be for everyone. And that is the point. It is for people who like to look closer. People who care how things are made.

For me, this watch is a quiet statement. It says craft still matters. Hands still matter. Time is worth watching.