Preview of the New Corum Deep Hull 48mm Limited Edition
by Marco Gagliano on June 25, 2010
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This year, Corum celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the infamous Admiral's Cup. In order to commemorate the half century, the brand's designers decided to offer, for the first time, an Admiral's Cup diving watch. The Deep Hull is a limited edition and does not hide in the shadows. It is encased on a rugged, 48mm hunk of high-grade titanium.
The case of the Corum Deep Hull is carved out of titanium. It displays the well known 12-sided, polygonal shape and incorporates several details worth mentioning. In recent years, Corum Admiral's Cup watches have used faceted crystals. This simply means that the sapphire crystal is 12-sided like the case. This small change has been welcome by Corum fans. The bezel also displays the same shape, but it is specially engineered in order to rotate. As is required by diving watches, the bezel only rotates in one direction thanks to a ratcheted track that lies underneath it. The important water resistance rating is carved directly into the front of the watch on a protruding corner between nine and ten o'clock. The protrusion is caused by the presence of a helium escapement valve. On the other side of the case the massive, titanium crown screws down securely into its resting position. Two protective shoulder accompany the crown. A simple touch of high-gloss finish decorates the thick lugs and looks quite nice.
Corum has slowly moved away from highlighting the nautical pennants that identify their Admiral's Cup watches. On the dial of the Deep Hull 48, the pennants are monochromatic and placed on a slanted, inner bezel. The phosphorescent hour markers are slightly more noticeable. More phosphorescent paint is applied to the typically wide alpha hands.
The strap is made of black, vulcanized rubber which is boldly shaped and imprinted with the Corum name. A fantastic oversized, tang buckle with a wide tongue is there to secure the watch to your wrist. The buckle is made of titanium as the case. The use of titanium is well advised for watches that are this large, as it is considerably lighter than stainless steel. The distinctive smoky, grey tone that the substance offers is a welcome side effect of its use.
Only 500 of the Deep Hull 48 will be manufactured. It is the first Corum Admiral's Cup model to be expressly designed as a diving watch and consequently offers a water resistance rating of 1000 meters, a striking rotating bezel, and all the highly robust structural qualities necessary for withstanding massive pressure. Watch collectors who love large watches will not be disappointed with the luxurious 48mm Deep Hull.
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Women living large
by Dino Standjofski on November 28, 2008
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The large watch fashion trend is still going strong. It makes quite the fashion statement when you see an elegantly dressed woman or celebrity wearing a large sporty timepiece. It exudes confidence and attitude, while still being functional and incredibly easy to read.
Watches that have been great sellers with the ladies, are the Bell & Ross BR01 and BR03 Instrument models, the U-Boat Flightdeck and Classico models even up to 55mm if you can believe that, as well as the Alpina 48mm Avalanche Extreme and Corum Admirals Cup 48mm Competition.
Imagine your husband or boyfriends face when he sees you wearing a watch that is bigger than his.
New Corum Ltd Black Flag
by Dino Standjofski on November 9, 2008
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Corum has enlarged its iconic Admiral's Cup line with a new boldly designed model - the Challenge 48 Black Flag.
The new Corum Admiral's Cup is created in deep black and luminescent blue. You will not see the bright colors of the nautical pennants featured by other watches of the line.
The signature 12-sided case of the Admiral's Cup Challenge 48 'Black Flag' is crafted in black titanium and measures 48 mm in diameter. Titanium is highly appreciated by watchmakers for its superb resilience and lightness. Thus, the case produced from titanium has minimized weight and offers reliable protection to the movement.
The Challenge 48 'Black Flag' is equipped with a robust automatic chronograph movement - CO-753 caliber, the supreme precision of which is approved by COSC chronometer certification. The movement, beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, provides the chronograph function in addition to hours, minutes, seconds and date. One more advantage is a 42-hour power reserve. The movement reveals the special Corum finish. The oscillating weight is engraved with the brand's name.
The imposing case construction features stylized black titanium lever-pushers positioned at 2 and 4 o'clock and protected by the brand's exclusive locking system. The black titanium screw-down case-back reveals a raised engraving of the Admiral's Cup Trophy. The case also incorporates a black vulcanized rubber bezel and convex anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The black titanium crown is engraved with the Corum key. The timepiece is 300-meter water-resistant.
The black Cotes-de-Geneve-decorated dial displays chevrons coated in blue luminescent material, the same as the faceted hour and minute hands. As for the chronograph seconds-hand, it is covered with deep black lacquer. Being positioned in the center of the dial, it features the Corum key as a counterweight.
The small chronograph minute counter is found at 3 o'clock, the hour counter at 6 o'clock and the small seconds counter at 9 o'clock. The counter hands shine due to the use of a specific blue Superluminova, creating a distinctive contrast with the black dial, and providing supreme readability. The date function is shown in a large window at 4:30.
The flange features 12 very discreet nautical pennants marking the hours, the characteristic symbol of the Admiral's Cup collection.
The Admiral's Cup Challenge 48 'Black Flag' is secured to the wrist with a black vulcanized rubber strap fitted with a black titanium pin buckle engraved with the brand's name.
New Corum Black Hull
by Dino Standjofski on November 9, 2008
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The Corum Admiral's Cup Black Hull 48 sporty chronograph has been developed as a handy and stylish tool for measuring short time intervals.
The timepiece houses an automatic-winding mechanical chronograph movement - the CO-753 caliber, the mechanism offering precision and reliability guaranteed by a COSC chronometer certificate. In addition to hours, minutes, seconds and the date, the 27-jewel movement provides the chronograph function. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and gives an advantage of a 42-hour power reserve.
The resolutely masculine Corum watch features tight lines, being cloaked in intense black color. The Admiral's Cup signature 12-sided case is crafted from titanium, the material characterized by remarkable lightness and hardness. The titanium 48-mm-in-diameter case is covered with black PVD.
The case construction demonstrates locking pushbuttons, representing the brand's exclusive lockout system. The pushbuttons are also crafted from titanium and are PVD-treated. They hug a titanium crown, featuring the Corum key engraving. The convex glare-proofed sapphire crystal is surrounded by a black vulcanized rubber bezel. The black titanium screw-down case back is embellished with the Admiral's Cup trophy. The timepiece is 300-meter water-resistant.
The dial of the Corum Admiral's Cup Black Hull 48 watch shows off minute numerals and chevrons provided with black luminescent treatment, along with the faceted hour and minute hands, resulting in perfect readability even in the dark.
The chronograph seconds hand is located at the center of the dial, featuring the Corum key as a counterweight. It is covered with deep black lacquer.
The small chronograph minute and hour counters and the small seconds hand found at 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively are equipped with polished-to-a-taper hands. With help of relief, they are made more visible.
You will find the date window at 4:30. The flange is completed with the collection's symbolic 12 nautical pennants marking the hours.
The winding rotor reveals the brand's name engraving.
The Corum Admiral's Cup Black Hull 48 watch is coupled with a black vulcanized rubber strap fitted with a titanium pin buckle treated with black PVD and engraved with Corum name.
F1 Grand Prix has come and gone
by Dino Standjofski on June 12, 2008
tagged as: carbon br02 challenge admirals cup golden bridge corum tourbillon br01 bell & ross
It's fun dealing with the different people that fly around the world for this event.
We show cased a plethora of heavy high end pieces in our window. The Bell & Ross BR01 Tourbillon was the main attraction as well as the all rose gold Bell & Ross BR01 97 Power reserve, Corum Golden Bridge, all gold Corum Admirals Cup Challenge 44 with brown dial. Other pieces that showed great interest was the Bell & Ross BR01 92 Blue, the all gold Bell & Ross BR02 with Carbon dial.
The big heavy pieces were a Limited Edition Audemars Piguet Alingi with carbon case, the Aryton Senna limited edition Hublot Big Bang, an 8 day Panerai, and the Blue Max from Ulysse Nardin.
All in all there was a great buzz, and plenty of mingling with thousands of tourists visiting for such a huge event here in Montreal.
