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Corum’s Unique Version Ti-Bridge

The Corum adventure began with René Bannwart, who was asked by his uncle, Gaston Ries, to assume joint management of the watchmaking workshop he had been running in La Chaux-de-Fonds since 1924. Together they transformed the business into a watch company with its own brand – Corum – with the motto “Unlock & Conquer”.

From the time of its creation in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1955, Corum was determined to position itself at the forefront of the Swiss watch industry. The emblem, a key pointing skywards, is a symbol of mystery to be fathomed, enigma to be resolved, new territories to be explored, and of innovation – it also alludes to the inventiveness, tenacity and bold spirit required in order to attain the total mastery of time.

In 1956 the first Corum watches appeared on the market and the brand launched a cascade of successful new ideas and was recognized to be one of the most creative in the industry.

“Over the past few years,” said Antonio Calce, Corum CEO, “Corum has undergone a complete transformation and repositioning that has enabled the brand to recapture its historical standing and significantly reinforce its horological substance recovering its genetic heritage. The strategy of the brand has completely evolved since 2005, as the brand has rediscovered its roots reinforcing its four fundamental pillars – the Admiral’s Cup, Romvlvs, Corum Bridges and Artisans. The development of our human capital, with special attention to a high level of watchmaking skills, technical know-how and product development were our priority.

“If design is important, the watchmaking content has become essential. 2009 is certainly the year when Corum has taken decisive steps in terms of creativity.

With the launch of our second in-house baguette movement this year in Basel, the Ti-Bridge model, we offer a product that epitomizes the values and know-how of the brand: Creativity, Design, Movement expertise and in-depth watchmaking content. If this watch has a natural affiliation with our Golden Bridge movement, the Ti-Bridge shows its own character and personality.”

This timepiece houses a new and exclusive caliber designed, developed and assembled in-house. The CO 007 movement is clearly inspired by the legendary Golden Bridge caliber, while giving a whole new twist to the original concept.

Whereas the shape is immediately recognizable, the dimensions, the components and the technical characteristics are all completely different and testify to the resolutely contemporary spirit of the CO 007.

Integrating sophisticated design features and architectural codes with contemporary materials, the Ti-Bridge immediately establishes itself as a benchmark model.

For Only Watch, Corum has created a unique version of the Ti-Bridge watch. With a movement and case in titanium, the Ti-Bridge gives pride of place to a material known for its lightness but also for it being difficult to craft. The bridges and plates of the Caliber CO 007 are cut from this ultra-modern material and black PVD-coated. The meticulous finishing on all movements is typified by the upper bridge engraved with the “CORUM” brand name. The bridges are satin-finished, while the generously sized barrel features a snail finish.

Equipped with a balance oscillating at a speed of 4 Hz, Caliber CO 007 is endowed with a 72-hour power reserve. The movement is made from grade 5 titanium – the only kind that can be polish-finished – the curved tonneau-shaped case measures 42.5mm by 41.5mm. Topped on the upper part by a large convex sapphire crystal, the case has a satin-finished case back enhanced by a central rectangular sapphire window revealing the movement.

On the case back Corum has engraved a famous quote from Antoine de St-Exupéry taken from the book “Le Petit Prince”: “Les enfants seuls savent ce qu’ils cherchent” (Only children know what they are looking for).

The movement is secured inside the case by a set of two titanium “crossbars” that are black PVD-coated. Screwed to the flange, which is itself integrated within the case, they contribute to consolidating the whole construction and to enhancing the aesthetic quality of this model. On the case side, there are black rubber inserts which bring a matt and smooth-looking rubber finish to the timepiece.

The Ti-Bridge is teamed with a black crocodile strap with raspberry-pink hand-stitching to tie in with the aesthetic codes of Only Watch. The Ti-Bridge Only Watch is delivered with a second strap made of rubber, both equipped with a titanium-capped triple-folding clasp.

A truly precious and exclusive model made especially for Only Watch and engraved as a unique piece with CORUM ONLY WATCH 2009 – PIECE UNIQUE.

 

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Patrizzi & Co Auctioneers SA
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Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies / Monaco Yacht Show
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