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Over the past few years, CORUM has undergone a complete transformation that has enabled it to achieve a perfect match between the product and the demands for quality and creativity that are the very foundations of its credibility. Its firmly upscale move is a logical result of the brand’s efforts to recapture its historical standing while significantly reinforcing its horological substance. CORUM’s substantial investments have led to the integration of watchmaking professions, the development of production tools, the enhancement of human resources and the promotion of staff training. The result is a brand once again entirely in tune with its genetic heritage.
Positioned as an exclusive brand, CORUM offers high-quality watch collections featuring an innovative and distinctive design, and equipped with sophisticated mechanical movements. Its 150 current references, spread between four key pillars – Admiral’s Cup, Romvlvs, Golden Bridge and Artisans – enjoy a legitimacy rooted in the brand history. The full set of collections comprises models at prices ranging from 5,000 to 1 million Swiss francs and giving pride of place to precious metals and horological complications.
In 1960, the first interpretation of the Admiral’s Cup model paved the way for CORUM’s success. This model celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2010 and remains emblematic thanks to its history, which is inextricably bound up with major sailing competitions and prestigious sailors, as well as for its inimitable esthetic based on a twelve-sided case and a dial set off by twelve nautical pennants. These are its distinctive and unmistakable identifying characteristics.
Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix CORUM – Official Watch of the 2010 Corum Grand Prix
The Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix CORUM houses caliber CO753, an automatic-winding mechanical chronograph movement chronometer-certified by the COSC, the ultimate sign of reliability and accuracy. This CO753 caliber operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 42-hour power reserve. The 12-sided case is made of titanium, chosen for its lightness and hardness. Its imposing 48-mm diameter speaks of its power. It has locking pushbuttons thanks to an exclusive lockout system. These buttons frame a crown made of the same material and engraved with the CORUM key. A black rubber bezel surrounding the convex sapphire crystal anti-reflective coating protects the upper part of the dial, while the screw-down case back, also of black titanium, is decorated with the Grand Prix CORUM trophy. The Côtes de Genève finish of the dial enhances the model’s distinctiveness. Contrasting with the grey dial, the minute numerals are coated with an orange luminescent material and the chevrons are covered with the same material in black. The dial is topped by the words CORUM ADMIRAL’S CUP at 12 o’clock and Limited Edition written in orange at 6 o’clock.
The hour and minute hands are faceted and shine in the darkness thanks to an identical treatment.Assertively placed at the center of the dial, with the CORUM key as a counterweight, the chronograph second-hand is covered with orange lacquer, reminding the corporate colors of the OKALYS-CORUM team. The minute counter hand at 3 o’clock and the small second-hand at 9 o’clock are also coated with orange luminescent material. The date is displayed in a window at 3 o’clock. Representing the signature features of the collection, the 12 nautical pennants highlighting the hours are transferred on the outer dial ring. Their monochrome appearance is in harmony with the aesthetic of the watch and their arrangement creates a perfect sense of equilibrium.
The winding rotor is engraved with the brand’s name, a reminder that CORUM cares as much about the technical quality of its timepieces as about their esthetics. The strap is made of leather with a textile appearance and outlined with orange hand stiching and features a tongue buckle engraved with the brand name. The Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix Corum is guaranteed water resistant to 300 meters.
This timepiece specially dedicated to the regatta will be available in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
The legendary Admiral’s Cup lives on in this sports chronograph, built for extremes, which embodies the brand’s athletic side.
Suggested retail price, all taxes included: 10’900 CHF / 7’350 EURO / 8’770 US$ / 6’400 £
Available beginning of July 2010 at authorized points of sale.
Technical Details
| Case | 48mm diameter, twelve-sided case
Titanium Crown in titanium, engraved with CORUM key Vulcanized rubber bezel and crown protector Screw-down back in titanium with black vulcanized rubber adorned with a Grand Prix Corum 2010 specific medaillon |
| Dial |
Grey with Côtes de Genève 2 counters: 30 minutes at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock 12 monochrome nautical pennants representing the hours transferred on the fitted flange Minutes and minute chevrons with black Superluminova Facetted hour and minute hands with black Superluminova, counter hands with orange Superluminova Orange seconds hand counterweight shaped like the CORUM key Date indication in a window at 3 o’clock CORUM logo applied on the dial, Limited Edition transferred in orange on the dial |
| Bracelet | Leather strap with textile-look finish and orange hand-stitching, width 22/20 mm
Buckle Titanium tongue buckle engraved with CORUM logo |
| Movement | Self-winding chronograph, CO753, COSC certified
Frequency 4 Hz, 28,800 vibrations/hour 27 jewels Special CORUM finish, including the oscillating weight engraved with the brand name Power reserve of 48 hours |
| Price | 10’900 CHF / 7’350 EURO / 8’770 US$ / 6’400 £ |
