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.
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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 Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD SKU: 125868 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Cup Challenger Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,939Sale Price|29% Off
Dm 1.89 in
Corum Admirals Cup Limited Steel Automatic Watch 753.935.06/0371 AN52
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 303 out of 750. Pre-owned Corum Admirals Cup 48mm Limited Edition Steel Automatic Watch 753.935.06/0371 AN52. Come with Original Papers, minor scratches, and Ding...
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 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 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 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 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...
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
Corum Temps Mecanique 36mm steel and gold case
By Corum
Located in MADRID, ES
This piece has a "guilloché" dial, also known as "engine turning." This type of dial is characterized by a decorative technique applied to watches, where intricate geometric pattern...
Gold, Steel
