setrcook.blogg.se

One of the models comes with its crown set with 48 brilliant-cut diamonds.Ĭlick here to subscribe to Europa Star Magazine. With a total thickness of 36 mm for the Double Eagle, and 31.5 mm for the Eagle, making it perfectly suitable for feminine wrists, it is equipped with either an automatic or quartz movement, sapphire crystal, and a redesigned crocodile leather strap or 18 carat gold bracelet. The new model differs only slightly from the original. In this regard, the Coin Watch is emblematic of Corum’s watchmaking approach, which looks for originality and ways to combine the latest in technology with daring creativity. The obvious rarity of these coins, enhanced by the fact that the Coin Watch was seen on the wrists of several American presidents, made this timepiece an avidly sought after collector’s item in the United States.Īfter several years of interruption, Corum has now again started production of this unique timekeeper, taking advantage of the brand’s current technical prowess. A law in the United States prohibited any ‘mutilation’ of coins on its territory, but after months of complicated negotiations, Corum succeeded in obtaining an exemption, the work of cutting out the coins being carried out in Switzerland and not in the USA. Yet, the Coin Watch almost did not see the light of day. To add to this, these coins were withdrawn from circulation during the Roosevelt era at the beginning of the 1930s, following the Great Depression, and because of their rarity, quickly acquired value as a collector’s item. The brand not only builds the iconic Admiral collection, but also released the ahead-of-its-time Golden Bridge watch and the now-famed Bubble series. In choosing the $10 American Eagle or the $20 American Double Eagle, Corum immediately became a watch icon in the USA. Corum Heritage Coin watch Founded almost 70 years ago in 1955, Corum has often turned out some of the most creative watches of the 20 th century. This model was unique and patented in 1964. The ultra-thin movement was thus placed between the two faces of a cut out coin and enclosed by the circular case whose edges were grooved like those of coin. René Bannwart, Corum’s owner at the time, decided to eliminate the pocket watch’s cover and use the face of the coin as the dial, an innovation that was made possible by the appearance of the sapphire crystal. But they used one side of the coin as a retractable cover, while in the latter, the coin served as the caseback a fragile system that was easily damaged.

Some pocket watches, equipped with a protective cover, had already used coins in their design, and some watchmakers had tried to use coins in wristwatches. Corum premiered its ‘Coin Watch’ along with the slogan Time is money, which would rapidly transform into Time in money. With over 50 years of history, the Corum Coin Watch is undisputedly one of the more finer timepieces a collector can have.The year was 1965 the place was the Basel fair. President excluded from the list – as well as political scientist and diplomat Henry Kissinger. Johnson to Bill Clinton – Gerald Ford being the only U.S. The Corum Coin Watch was dubbed the 'Presidential Watch' as it was worn by esteemed members in American history like the six successive United States Presidents ranging from Lyndon B. Both versions also carry a diamond on its crown for an extra touch of class and elegance.Īt the heart of these exquisite timepieces is the automatic CO082 movement, which not only represents the deep historical roots within Corum, but also its flawless technical craftsmanship. Of course, a hole is drilled into the front side for the central pinion and hands. Generally, a ridged edge surrounds the original coin and lugs are attached to this. There’s a thin portion that makes up the case back and the thicker half is hollowed out and a movement is placed inside. Sticking to Corum’s traditional standards, the gold version comes with a diameter of 36mm in a slim case while the silver version is in a bold 43mm case. The Corum Gold Coin Watch is a coin that’s been sawed in two. Made in 1989 in a limited edition of 125 pieces to.commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Corum, thin, 18K yellow gold wristwat. Limited to only 100 pieces each, Corum's selection of coins includes the American 50$ Gold Eagle as well as the 1$ Silver Eagle, both of which were minted in 2014. The Corum Coin Watch made its debut in 1964 with the famous $20 Double Eagle on the dial.įive decades later, the iconic watch is marking its 50th anniversary with the introduction of a re-mastered version of the watch with 22-carat gold and 925-sterling silver American Liberty Coins. With the success of the Admiral Cup which made its debut in 1957, Corum also launched another iconic timepiece which has grown to be a household name among avid watch collectors.