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Corum Desk Accessories

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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 desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Corum desk accessories available on 1stDibs. We have 2 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1990s. Prices for Corum desk accessories can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,700 and tops out at $11,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $7,600.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many people wear Corum watches. Some well-known celebrities seen sporting the luxury maker's timepieces include Johnny Depp, Jackie Chan, Robert De Niro, Rebecca De Alba, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mike Tyson and Pharrell Williams. Founded in 1955, Corum has created watches that have been worn by notable people over the decades, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush and Elvis Presley. Shop a variety of Corum watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To spot a fake Corum watch, compare it to images of authentic timepieces of the same model found on trusted online resources. Replicas often have errors, such as variations in the font of the wordmark on the dial or incorrect hour markers. If you're unsure which model your timepiece is, look on the back for a reference number and then cross-reference it with information shared on trusted online resources. Being unable to confirm the serial number is another sign that a watch may be fake, as counterfeiters will sometimes invent serial numbers. For assistance with authentication, consult a certified appraiser or authorized Corum service center. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Corum watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Corum is a well-known luxury brand that manufactures exceptionally well-made watches. On average, a Corum watch costs between $4,000 and $5,000. Some are as much as $45,000.