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 Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition 18K Rose Gold watch
Located in New York, NY
Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition 18K Rose Gold watch For more details leave us a message Model Golden Bridge Reference Number B 313/03296 Gend...
18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
Sterling Silver
H 1.58 in W 1.26 in
Corum Golden Bridge Model, 18kt Rose Gold, Linear Movement, Hand Winding
By Corum
Located in Antwerp, BE
Launched by CORUM in 1980, the Golden Bridge model remains a unique construction in watchmaking, an original creation where the linear movement forms both the calibre...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Corum Golden Bridge Ltd Edition Diamond Set NOS 43mm B113/04069
By Corum
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition Corum Golden Bridge wristwatch, available now at Watch Centre, London. An extraordinary display of haute horology and jewellery craftsmanship, this striking timep...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Corum Golden Bridge B113/03292 Emerald Dial Diamonds 18K Rose Gold watch
Located in New York, NY
Corum Golden Bridge B113/03292 Emerald Dial Diamonds 18K Rose Gold watch For more details leave us a message Model Golden Bridge Reference Number B113/03292 Gende...
18k Gold
Kansai Yamamoto 5 ATM Automatic, Water Resistant, 22 Jewels, Skeleton-Back Watch
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Kansai Yamamoto Homme's 5 ATM automatic, water resistant, 22 jewels, steel case, features a skeleton-back. The face's circumference measures 1 6/8 inches. Original case as well as in...
H 1.58 in W 3.55 in
Ebel Tanis travel and table clock with quartz alarm clock new
By Ebel
Located in Perugia, IT
Ebel Tanis travel and table clock with alarm clock made of steel and metal NOS (New Old Stock) New condition. Dimensions mm 90 x 40 x 55 Net weight 455 g Swiss Made Quartz Movement ...
Steel
Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A round skeleton watch pendant designed by Mauboussin. Very nice retro piece, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin during the mid-century period, back in the 1950...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: D...
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
W 2.68 in
Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché ena...
Enamel
Limited Baccarat x Corum Skeletonized Bridge Perfume Bottle Timepiece Clock
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare and very special piece created in a collaboration between two world brands - CORUM and BACCARAT Limited Edition Crystal & Skeletonized Golden Bridge Desk Clock Timepiece in t...
Bulgari Bvlgari Limited Edition Platinum Perpetual Calendar Power Reserve Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Switzerland, CH
BULGARI A RARE LIMIMTED EDITION PLATINUM AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE Limited Edition of 99 pieces Manufa...
Platinum
CARTIER Pocket Make Up Hand Mirror with Leather Case Sterling Silver Lapis
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
CARTIER pocket hand mirror with leather case A very rare and limited piece 925 Sterling Silver with Lapis stone detail Looks like a sea shell - such a special piece! The front has a mirror Ideal gift for any Cartier fan...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
NEW Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Y Series 2002 Wristwatch Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Switzerland, CH
A collector's dream! One of the most demanded Rolex watches, this model has been discontinued and will only go up in value! Brandnew and complete Plastic cover on dial still attached...
Stainless Steel
ULYSSE NARDIN Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Wrist Watch Factory Warranty 6/2026
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Switzerland, CH
Unique chance to own a truyl rare Ulysse Nardin Pink Gold Freak Tourbillon watch in as-new condition and under full factory warranty! A PINK GOLD CARROUSEL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WI...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthère Ruban Stainless Steel and Mother of Pearl Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Cartier Panthère Ruban Stainless Steel & Mother of Pearl Wristwatch Steel Case with pink mother of pearl dial 22 mm case size Quartz m...
Stainless Steel, Steel
