10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORUM GOLDEN BRIDGE

CORUM CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN BRIDGE AUTOMATIC WITH PANORAMIC SAPPHIRE CASE DESIGN

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the automatic in-line movement, Corum releases the new Golden Bridge Automatic series. Consisting of four models, the tonneaushaped case offers a dramatic view of the movement thanks to the panoramic sapphire crystal and case back in a larger size. Also, for the first time, Corum creates the sapphire crystal as a single sapphire piece that extends from the top crystal to the sides of the watch – allowing for a 360-degree view inside. Sapphire is one of the most difficult materials to deal with as it is brittle and can break in the manufacturing process. It also requires special attention to corners and metal case connections to render the watch water resistant. However, Corum’s in-house engineers and watchmakers have mastered the process with this single piece that covers the top and sides.

The new versions feature cases in titanium and 18-karat gold model in a limited edition of 150 pieces, and a full titanium version in an edition of just 50 pieces. Each of these two materials are also offered with diamonds set on the case. Just 100 pieces of the diamond-set titanium-and-gold version will be produced, and only 25 of the diamondset titanium watch will be made.

Additionally, Corum has invented a discretely placed floating harness system for its hand-applied indexes. The harness system links to the movement base so that the markers seem to be floating in space. As indicated in the series name – Golden Bridge – the main plates and bridges of the movement are in 18-karat gold for all versions.

The 10th anniversary Golden Bridge Automatic is powered by the original automatic movement that remains incredibly advanced even by today’s standards. With all of its 194 parts in one line, the exclusive Corum Caliber C0313 boasts 40 hours of power reserve, a variable inertia balance wheel for long-term precision, a miniaturized barrel and main plate, bridges made of 18- karat gold, and a platinum linear oscillating weight.

Water resistant to 30 meters, the Corum Golden Bridge Automatic 10th anniversary watches are finished with a soft-touch alligator strap and triple folding clasp.

CORUM INJECTS MODERNITY AND ATHLETICISM INTO ITS ADMIRAL COLLECTION

The Admiral is one of the pillars of Corum’s heritage. Unveiled in 1960, five short years after the brand’s creation, it embodies the Swiss watchmaker’s idea of maritime-inspired watchmaking. Although it has always been loyal to its artistic fiber, it has never been afraid to set sail for distant shores.

First introduced into the brand stable as the Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45 Chronograph in 2013, the masculine-looking watch has always been a combination of power, elegance and performance with a huge dose of inspiration from the sailing world. The new Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph retains the essence of its urban sportiness of its predecessor while speaking to a wider audience that run the gamut from sailing enthusiasts to sports watch lovers looking for fuss-free horology on the wrist.

The new Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph features a more angular dodecagonal bezel and case crafted in grade 5 titanium. For the chronograph display, Corum selected a blue “Grenadier fendu” motif, which is a unique pattern to Corum, worked on by a team of experienced designers back at the manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

The 12 nautical pennants, which are synonymous with the Admiral collection, remain on the flange as hour markers albeit without the colors so as to allow the watch to look sleek and modern. Powering the chronograph is the highly reliable Calibre CO 132, a self-winding movement that beats at 4 Hertz and boasts 42 hours of power reserve, 100m water resistance and decorative finishes specific to Corum. Turn the watch over to appreciate the finer details and finishing through the screweddown open-worked caseback.

The Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph is presented on a bracelet with a triple folding clasp.