With its integration of unconventional forms and design elements, Corum epitomizes modern Swiss watchmaking. Since its mid-century-era beginnings, Corum has been known for its meticulously crafted watches featuring hand-engraved details, luxe materials and often unusual case shapes. Corum has never shied away from avant-garde designs and techniques, even incorporating bird feathers into its contemporary pieces.
Corum was established in 1955 by watchmaker Gaston Ries and his nephew René Bannwart — an alum of Patek Philippe and Omega — in the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The company soon adopted an adventurous spirit of exploration, helping to redefine the modern hand-crafted watch.
Corum introduced its first timepieces in 1956. The vintage watch collectors of the world — particularly those fond of shaped watches — are likely familiar with the Golden Tube model that debuted in 1957 as well as the Rolls Royce models that followed decades later. The maker is best known, however, for its Admiral watches, favored by yachting enthusiasts, and its Coin watches, worn by captains of industry and presidents ranging from Lyndon B. Johnson to George H. W. Bush. Corum even introduced a series of book-themed watches in the 1980s and ‘90s.
In 2000, Belgian watchmaker and entrepreneur Severin Wunderman acquired Corum. Wunderman was the exclusive designer and manufacturer of Gucci watches for 25 years and brought skill and aesthetic flair to Corum, leading it into a new era of innovative design.
Wundermann died in 2008. In 2013, China Haidian Holdings Limited Group purchased Corum. The brand's parent company was later renamed Citychamp Watch & Jewelry Group.
Find vintage Corum watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Bubble Diver Corum in Stainless Steel 45mm Automatic watch
By Corum
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fine, curved, domed, self-winding,...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Corum Bubble 42MM L295 Pink Mop Diamond Bezel Rose Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Corum
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Corum Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel & 18K Rose Gold Diameter: 42.00 mm Weight: 120.88 grams Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold diamond and mother of pearl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Corum Ladies 26mm Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Watch, 2000s
By Corum
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
Corum Bubble Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Women's Quartz Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Bubble women’s watch featuring a polished stainless steel case with the signature domed crystal, mother of pearl dial, and diamond-set bezel. The dial has oversized Arabic nume...
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Corum Romulvs 02.0001 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Romulvs 02.0001 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134317 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Romulvs Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Ki...
Stainless Steel
Corum Bubble Royal Flush 082.170.20 Steel Black Leather Box Paper, 2006
By Corum
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 082.170.20 Year: 2006 Model: Corum Bubble "Royal Flush" Limited Edition Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Face: Sapphire Crystal Case ...
Stainless Steel
Corum Antika 024.653.69 Ladies 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel
By Corum
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 024.653.69 Model: Corum Antika Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather Strap Bezel: 18K White Gold with Factory Original Diamond Bezel Dial...
1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel
By Corum
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1970's CORUM Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition - Fully Corum with Buckle - 1 Year Warranty Corum is best known today for designs that lean bold and inventive, but this reference shows the brand’s quieter talent: a well-judged, classically proportioned dress watch that feels timeless on the wrist. Today's offering showcases this prime example of a vintage Corum watch...
Stainless Steel
Corum 14710 18K White Gold Lapiz & Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Watch
By Corum
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Corum 18K White Gold Lapiz & Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Watch is a luxurious timepiece that embodies elegance and sophistication. The watch features a captivating mother-of-pearl (MOP) d...
18k Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Corum Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds
By Corum Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Corum Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds Movement Quartz Gender Men's Watch Dial Color Silver with Diamonds Case Material Stainless Steel & Diamon...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Swarovski Stardust Red Crystals Bracelet 5184845-m-medium
By Swarovski
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented in strikingly vivid red, this extraordinarily envisioned bracelet from Swarovski’s “Stardust” collection boasts a compellingly fashionable appeal that will attractively acc...
Crystal
Certina DS Trust Silver Dial Ladies Watch C019.510.11.037.00
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Southampton, PA
The Certina DS Trust watch, reference number C0195101103700, comes with a 34 mm stainless steel case presented on a matching stainless steel bracelet. This ...
Stainless Steel
Roberto Coin Appassionata 18K Rose Gold 2.0ct Diamond Woven Bracelet RC20-061926
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
An intricate basketweave design makes this Roberto Coin Appassionata bracelet simply unforgettable. At the center of the textured 18...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.70 ct Diamond and 3.84 ct Ruby Double Band Ring MF32-012926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made for those drawn to jewelry that commands attention from a distance. Its presence is immediate, built to catch attention before the details fully register. The ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Multi-Row Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A distinctly stunning multi-row ring for when you need a bold and brilliant finger hugger. This white gold piece features alternating rows of tapered baguette diamonds and tapered ba...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.76ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF20-050726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold, dynamic design makes this luxury ring impossible to ignore. A 1.90 carat Ruby center stone is perfectly paired with additional Ruby accents totaling 0.60 carats. Diamonds wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modeled on one of the most often quoted romances of the 20th century, the book-shaped timepiece has love written all over it.
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