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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Vintage Corum 35mm Yellow Gold $20 Twenty Dollars 1904 Liberty Coin Quartz Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Movement: Swiss Made - Quartz Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - The back cover is 21.6k Gold Weight: 46.8 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Width): 35mm (not i...
Yellow Gold
Corum 1895 US 20 Dollar Liberty Gold Coin 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Watch
By Corum
Located in Miami, FL
Corum 1895 $20 Liberty Gold Coin 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch with Original Box and Papers Corum U.S. $20 gold coin bracelet watch, manual wind, 35mm x 35mm to lug tips, original 18K yellow gold coin-edge case set with an authentic 1895 U.S. $20 Liberty Head gold coin in 21.6K gold, movement ring also hallmarked 18K, integrated 18K yellow gold textured bracelet signed Corum, 7.5 inches in length, original 1895-dated $20 gold coin dial showing the reverse with American bald eagle and shield, 35 jewels, serial number #333***, triple signed. Includes the original inner and outer box as well as unsigned paperwork. Gross weight of assembled watch: 78.9 dwt / 122.8 grams. This Corum coin watch...
18k Gold
Corum $20 Gold Coin Mechanical Watch
By Corum
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite watch features an 18kt and 22kt yellow gold Corum $20 coin design and operates on a mechanical winding mechanism. It is accompanied by a Corum brown leather strap that...
18k Gold
Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Corum American $20 Gold Coin Watch with a leather strap is a striking blend of horological craftsmanship and numismatic heritage. This luxurious timepiece features a genuine U.S. $20...
Gold
Corum Yellow Gold $5 US Gold Coin Liberty Head Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Corum $5 US gold coin Liberty head. The case is 25mm, 18k gold original bracelet with Corum buckle - 6.5" long. Quartz movement. Weight - 57.6 grams.
Yellow Gold
Corum 1880 S Liberty Head 10 Dollar US Gold Coin Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum 18k gold watch, with 1880 S Liberty Head 10 dollar US gold coin case. Case measures 28mm in diameter. Corum gold plated buckle, band is not origina...
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
Corum Limited Edition Perpetual Calendar Temps Mecanique 18K Yellow Gold watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Limited Edition Perpetual Calendar Temps Mecanique 18K Yellow Gold watch For more details leave us a message Model Temps Mecanique Reference Number 84.111.56...
18k Gold
Mathey Tissot 18k Yellow Gold Liberty Coin Watch
Located in New York, NY
Mathey Tissot 18k Yellow Gold Liberty Coin Watch Details: Material: 18k yellow gold Strap: leather, water resistant, new and unworn Case size: approx. 34mm Movement: manual wind Fac...
18k Gold
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 $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 $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...
Patek Philippe & Co. Ref 3425 Somazzi Retailed Vintage 18K Gold Automatic Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Ref 3425 Somazzi Retailed Vintage 18K Gold Automatic Watch - Automatic winding. 3425. 18k Yellow Gold Case (30mm). Silver dial with raised stick hour markers; su...
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Extremely...
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Very rare factory red vignette diamond dial. New Rolex black strap...
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14K Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch - Manual; Chronograph. 14K Yellow Gold (30 mm). Silver dial with Arabic numerals and subdials at 3 , 6, 9 o'clock. Black str...
Modeled on one of the most often quoted romances of the 20th century, the book-shaped timepiece has love written all over it.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
