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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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
Corum Romulus 18K Rose Gold 2-Tone Champagne White Dial 42mm Watch Full Set
By Corum
Located in Miami, FL
Corum Romulus reference 81251524-V810-EB7 two-tone 18K rose gold and stainless steel automatic watch featuring a champagne vertical stripe dial with rose gold Roman numeral bezel, ap...
Stainless Steel
Corum ROMVLVS 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch Diamond Bezel
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
CORUM ROMVLVS 18K GOLD QUARTZ WATCH W/ ROMAN NUMERAL DIAMOND BEZEL. This is an elegant ladies Corum watch with a lizard leather generic strap. It is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Corum 18k Gold Vintage Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Swiss Made 18k Gold Leather Strap Wristwatch, a stunning embodiment of minimalist luxury and timeless Swiss craftsmanship. The bold yet refined 18k gold case contrasts beauti...
18k Gold
Corum $20 1897 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's Quartz Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 1897 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's Quartz Watch- Quartz. $20 Gold Coin. 18k yellow gold case with Liberty Double Eagle U.S. Twenty Dolla...
Corum Clipper Club Ladies 2-Tone Quartz Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
By Corum
Located in Suwanee, GA
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18k Gold, Stainless Steel
18K Yellow Gold Corum Watch 32mm
By Corum
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Corum wristwatch with 18k yellow gold case. The case is stamped 18k on the back and on the inside lid. Manual wind 17 jewel movement keeps good time (need to be careful...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. $20 Gold Coin. 18k yellow gold case made from a U.S. Twenty Dollar 19...
Corum Vintage Gold Watch 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Corum Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 18mm x 18mm 42 grams marked "18kt" on ba...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
