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 Estate Stainless Steel Diamond Ladies "Bubble Watch"
By Corum
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible diamond "bubble" watch from watchmaker Corum! Crafted in stainless steel, the face of this watch is comprised of mother of pearl. Numbers "12", "3", and "9" are depicte...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Estate Large Diamond Floral Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The large flower brooch features 12.80 carats of full cut and baguette diamonds. Set in platinum and completed by a pin stem and catch, along with a safety chain. This spectacular b...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Tsavorite Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant estate leaf brooch stands on its own. With 3.19 carats of true green round cut tsavorite in an 18K black rhodium setting. The rib of this lovely leaf is studded with 1.0...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Estate Coral Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant estate brooch with a platinum setting features a cluster of oval cabochon corals accented by approximately 2.50 carats of marquise cut diamonds. Brooch Length: 3.00 i...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Estate Diamond Platinum Brooch and Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This brooch is a sparkler! 16.74 carats of colorless VS quality emerald, pear and round cut diamonds create this special brooch. Set in platinum with a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Girard Perregaux Ladies Sweater Golf Filled Nurses Watch Brooch Pin. Brooch measures approx. 60mm x 35mm and the watch 18mm. Winding...
Gold-filled
Estate Tiffany & Co. Diamond Star Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. platinum brooch with round diamonds in the shape of an open star. Features fifty round diamonds totaling 0.85 carats, F-G color and VVS2-VS1 clarity. Measures 1 1/8 i...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Edwardian Platinum Navette Old European Diamond Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian Platinum Navette Old European Diamond Brooch Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.9 grams Diamond Details: 1.25ct total weight, Ol...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
An estate brooch featuring round diamonds and round blue sapphires. There are 74 round diamonds that total 1.40 carats, G-I color and VS-SI clarity. There are 18 blue sapphires that...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A blooming flower brooch, complete with petals, stem and leaves. This cute estate brooch features 2.18 carats of colorless round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in an 18K rose gold....
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Estate Deco Platinum and Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A true Deco era statement in platinum, designed as a sweeping ribbon with crisp diamond lines and bright dimension from every angle. Baguette cut diamonds create the clean, tailored ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 5.00 Carats Estate Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Perfect diamond brooch to decorate your blazer or your dress for the next event or special occasion. This brooch is made in platinum with 4.50cts in mixed cut diamonds and is all fir...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A one of a kind brooch features 2.62 carats of tourmaline and 0.11 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. The tourmaline range in a soft pink color to a blue/violet which all comple...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold