This really does qualify as a historic creation – for Corum and for watchmaking as a whole. First dreamed up in 1964, the design is so singular that it has had a lasting impact on two consecutive generations of collectors – and presidents! George Bush Sr, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton have all worn the Coin, as have a number of leading figures in art and design, including Andy Warhol.
And now, no fewer than three new models have been unveiled, two of them of American inspiration and powered by a Corum Watches Ladies Replica CO 082 automatic caliber, boasting a guaranteed 42-hour power reserve. The first has a sapphire set in its crown; the second, a diamond.
The Corum Admiral Legend 42 Chronographs certainly stand out as tasteful and elegant but it’s the simplicity of the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Auto models that really catch my eye. Corum finds its stride when sticking into a nautical motif, and such models illustrate that point absolutely. While definitely not as intricate or refined as something such as the Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck, the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Auto offers a solid option for somebody with an affinity for sea-themed watches and that does not mind a little additional color in the palette.The Corum Admiral Legend 42 Auto watches have been paired with a rich blue or handsome brown alligator leather strap. The Corum Admiral Legend 42 Chronograph in stainless steel additionally receives a grim alligator leather strap while the rose gold variant receives a shameful one exclusively. Pricing for the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Automobile is $3,600. Corum might not be the first manufacturer that pops into your head when browsing for a unique piece, but the launch of the newest Corum Bubble watches warrants their name being on the list of brands to take into account. The bold, totally cohesive approach to the design of this contemporary classic guarantees that this iteration of this Corum Bubble will polarise opinion in the race for wrist area as it did upon its début. It is certainly not for everyone, but there is more to the generation of bubbles than meets the eye. In the following article, I will take a short look at three distinct models, all of which are limited to just 350 pieces each.
The dial of the first is an authentic dollar coin, made from sterling silver. Two blue-tinted steel hands glide over the emblematic eagle of the United States of America, their hue exactly matching that of the Corum name, stencilled on the underside of the crystal, and the colour of the alligator strap. The second uses a genuine “Double Eagle” coin, made from 22-carat yellow gold. Black hands and a black strap add a touch of contrast. To ensure the beauty of this rare timepiece shines out unimpeded, Corum has chosen to not feature its name on the dial – thus making this Coin even more of a rarity.
Heritage Artisans Coin Watch made with a double eagle gold coin © Corum
A 43-millimetre case houses a coin commemorating the anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel – minted in 1973 for the 25th anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion on May 14, 1948. The commemorative Coin is intentionally sober, featuring a silver case encircling the coin – over which two slim, black hands sweep. The same colour has been used for the alligator strap. This piece is also powered by a Corum CO 082 automatic caliber, with a guaranteed 42-hour power reserve.
Heritage Artisans Coin Watch celebrating the anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel © Corum
Not just ago, but back with decent prices. Actually, besides some minor changes and a case size that has been improved to 47mm wide from 45mm wide, the 2015 Corum Quartz Watches Replica Bubble is quite similar to how it had been when Corum chose to discontinue it. Also, though the instance is larger (and seems really big) that the Corum Bubble wears smaller than it’s with snub lugs along with a case that wraps round your wrist nicely. That said, I am pretty sure that you can imagine that with a title such as the “Bubble,” this opinion is thick. The sapphire crystal is 8mm thick and also the total Corum Bubble watch is 18.8mm thick – but in a trendy way.Corum got the first idea for the Corum Bubble out of a prototype dive watch meant for extreme depths. It can just happen to be a Rolex. The thick crystal acted to distort the dialup, and Corum just kind of played with this and generated “bubble-style” hands and hour markers which look interesting with a bit of distortion. The rounded edges make that possible, but also offer the timepiece a fun, almost cartoonish look that’s appeal to a lot of men and women. The dial and case shape collectively have made the Corum Bubble among the very distinctive “enjoyable” high-end watches round, and I am really glad to find that Corum realized quitting it was a mistake. It’s entirely possible that the Corum Bubble watch collection had a break, and I am pleased to see it go back for its 15-year anniversary.
“This case structure allows us to use coins from currencies the world over – and makes all sorts of custom options possible,” concludes Corum’s CEO Jérôme Biard. “The three new Coin Watches also demonstrate that our Heritage collection is very much alive. Our heritage is not immutable; rather, it is living, creative, and constantly changing. First designed in 1964, these watches remain very much up-to-date – and continue to fuel the enthusiasm of our designers and collectors alike.”