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 $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
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 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 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 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 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
Dm 1.26 in
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 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 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
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 $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...
Tiffany & Co. Portfolio 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Portfolio 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch - Quartz. Portfolio. 14K Yellow gold ( 30mm). White dial with black Roman numerals. Brown Tiffany & Co. leather strap with T...
Cartier Extremely Rare 18k 'E.W.C' Alarm Watch with Hollywood Providence
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Extremely Rare 18k (E.W.C) Alarm Watch With Hollywood Providence - Manual wind. Signed and finished by European Watch & Clock (EWC). 18K Yellow gold (35 mm ) Case has not se...
Tiffany & Co. Waldan #1 Possible Prototype Rare Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Waldan #1 Possible Prototype Rare Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Watch - Tank. 18k yellow gold case (20mm x 38mm) unpolished; Case Signed "Waldan Creation #1. Unusual white di...
Franck Muller Master of Complications 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 5850 M
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Master of Complications 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 5850 M - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal. Casablanca. 18K Yellow gold tonneau case ( 32 x 45 mm ). Silver di...
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.
