Cool new high end tourbillon from Corum
by Marco Gagliano on May 28, 2008
tagged as: tourbillon movement watches sports corum romvlvs admirals cup
With its twelve-sided case exuding a definite sense of strength and its sophisticated lines, the Admiral's Cup collection has asserted itself as an icon among sports watches. Alongside the Romvlvs, Golden Bridge and Watchmaking Specialty collections, it is one of the four pillars on which the brand is grounded.
Movement is the manual winding Corum caliber CO-372 with 19 jewels, beating at 21,600 bph. The bridges and bottom plate are coated with black PVD. It has a power reserve of 90 hours.
The case, in 18kt rose gold, measures 48mm. The crown is gold with a vulcanized rubber crown guard. The sapphire crystal has AR-coating. It is water resistant to 30 meters.
The dial features Corum's trademark 12 nautical pennant hour-markers hand engraved on the flange. The hands are gold and the Tourbillon carriage is decorated with the Corum logo. The Tourbillon bridge is inspired by the shape of the boom of a boat.
New Corum Romvlvs Chronograph coming soon
by Dino Standjofski on February 19, 2008
tagged as: romvlvs watches corum
Romvlvs Chronograph is a new development in the Romvlvs line, adding a complication that provides traditional functions and features even more refined finishing details which enhance its classic, stylized and elegant design. Romvlvs Chronograph is also a first in the current collection, since it is the initial chronograph in the Romvlvs line by Corum.
The excellent finishing of this self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement, chronometer-certified by the COSC, was specifically developed for Corum in keeping with the highest criteria of fine traditional watchmaking. Its broad 44mm stainless steel case smoothly incorporates the famous 'wave-profile' bezel, which requires extremely complex, delicate and accurate machining. In order to ensure that the relief and motif of the Roman numerals engraved on the bezel are both impeccably precise and perfectly finished, Corum has taken the stamping technique to its ultimate level of sophistication, with over 50 separate operations required to achieve the desired result. The upper surface of the bezel is then mirror-polished to create a striking contrast with the satin-brushed esthetic of the Roman numerals.
The specially cut and shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, convex on top and concave below, requires specialized tools in order to manually place it into the bezel. It protects an elegant black or white dial with a vertical guilloche motif, complete with applied hour-markers, a minute circle around the outer flange, luminescent hour and minute hands, a date window surrounded by an applied ornamental fillet at 6 o'clock, as well as second- and minute-counters at 3 and 9 o'clock.
The case plays on the contrasts between satin-brushed and brilliant polishing. The two chronograph pushers positioned at 2 and 4 o'clock are satin-brushed and streamlined to follow the curve of the case. The generous dimensions of the fluted screw-lock crown facilitate winding and time-setting operations. It even features a miniature sapphire crystal protecting a tiny metallized Corum key symbol set against a black background. The screw-down case is engraved with the Corum logo, the name Romvlvs and a crown of laurels such as those worn by the Caesars of Ancient Rome. Its water resistance to 50 meters (5 atmospheres) is guaranteed by o-ring joints fitted in grooves specially machined in the caseback and the inner rim of the case.
Romvlvs Chronograph is fitted with either a crocodile leather strap or a steel bracelet featuring alternating brilliant-polished and satin-brushed links, complete with a customized Corum triple folding clasp in stainless steel.
Technical specification - Romvluvs Chronograph
- Movement: self-winding chronograph, CO-984, official chronometer-rating certificate (COSC), frequency: 4Hz, 28,800 vibrations/hour, 37 jewels, finishing specially designed and executed for Corum
- Functions: hours, minutes and seconds in the center, date, chronograph with second-counter at 3 o'clock, minute-counter at 9 o'clock, 42-hour power reserve
- Case: 44mm diameter, stainless steel, 'wave-profile' bezel engraved with 12 Roman numerals, screw-lock crown fluted with metallization of Corum key on sapphire, satin finished and polished stylized pushers at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock, screw-down back engraved with CORUM logo, Romvlvs name and a crown of laurels
- Dial: black guilloche, 2 black counters, outer flange carrying the minute circle, luminescent hour and minute hands, date window at 6 o'clock
- Glass: cut, shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Strap: genuine black crocodile leather, width 23/20 mm
- Buckle: stainless steel triple folding clasp, cover with Corum logo
- Water-resistance: 5 atmospheres (165 feet / 50 meters)
Corum Bets with the World Series of Poker
by Dino Standjofski on January 11, 2008
tagged as: admirals cup romvlvs poker watches corum
Corum has countless sponsors in the World Series of Poker. Every time you catch a series you are bound to see players wearing a Corum Timepiece. Daniel Negreanu is probably one of the most recognizable players on the circuit. He can be seen wearing an Admirals Cup Competition, as well as the new Romulus. Daniel Negreanu is one of the top money leaders in the World Series of Poker winning the grand prize in 1998.
Along with the sponsors, Corum also makes the grand prize winning bracelet in white gold encrusted with diamonds.
Here are some of the players sporting their Corum timepieces:
