Corum
Corum - A Brief History
The Corum adventure started in 1955, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. When the co-founders of the company, Simone Ries and René Bannwart, joined Gaston Ries' watchmaking workshops, they knew that their new firm would benefit from this solid experience. Their alliance quickly established creativity and traditional craftsmanship as the order of the day.
Shortly thereafter, the company carved out a significant niche for itself, one that remains theirs alone to this day, with a classic model that quickly became an international best-seller: the $20 Liberty Eagle watch, which is made from a genuine U.S. $20 gold piece. In the Corum workshops, genuine mint-state Liberty eagle ($10) and double eagle ($20) coins are carefully cut in half, and in between the obverse and reverse of the coin, a high-quality movement is carefully inserted. Although other companies had made this style of watch since the 1920's, it was always as dress pocket watches. Corum's breakthrough was making it as a wristwatch.
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 LADIES 14K GOLD 1 10oz COIN INGOT DIAMOND WATCH CORUM Latest Price: US $2,495.00 |
 Vintage Corum $20 Dollar 22K Gold Coin Watch Latest Price: US $3,500.00 |
 CORUM 20$ GOLD PIECE 22K QUARTZ STRAP WATCHBOX PAPER Latest Price: US $4,200.00 |
 Corum Gents $20 Gold Coin Watch Latest Price: US $3,200.00 |
 1973 Tiffany 18k Gold Corum bracelet watch Ad Latest Price: US $8.79 |
 CORUM Vintage Ladies Rectangular Watch 18K GOLD Latest Price: US $1,295.00 |
 CORUM ROMVLVS LADIES 18K GOLD BLACK LEATHER BAND WATCH Latest Price: US $2,495.00 |
 Corum Romvlvs Dual Time Watch Date Seconds 18k Rose Gold 283 510 55 0001 BN56 Latest Price: US $10,250.00 |
 Vintage Corum Swiss Watch Solid 18k Gold Rare 535 Grams No Reserve Latest Price: US $7,500.00 |
 Corum Admirals Cup Tides 48mm 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch Brand New with Box Papers Latest Price: US $14,750.00 |
 VINTAGE LADIES CORUM 18k GOLD WATCH FRENCH DIAL Latest Price: US $205.50 |
 CORUM 15 GRAM SWISS GOLD BAR WATCH MECHANICAL MOVEMENT Latest Price: US $3,250.00 |
 1980 Corum coin gold ingot watch photos Tiffany print ad Latest Price: US $8.59 |
 CORUM HEAVY VINTAGE 18K WHITE GOLD VS1 F DIAMOND SAPPHIRE LADIES WATCH Latest Price: US $1,125.00 |
 CORUM 18K GOLD QUARTZ GENTS WATCH FOR BIG DISCOUNTS10 PLEASE CALL Latest Price: US $3,127.41 |
 CORUM CLIPPER CUP STEEL GOLD MENS WATCH FOR BIG DISCOUNTS10 PLEASE CALL Latest Price: US $1,737.45 |
 Corum 20$ Gold Coin Mens Watch Latest Price: US $2,999.00 |
 Corum $20 Coin 18k Yellow Gold RARE 35mm Discontinued Quartz $1500000 Watch Latest Price: US $4,875.00 |
 Corum Romvlvs Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $5,625.00 |
 Corum Oval NEW 18k White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $11,825.00 |
 Corum $10 Coin 18kt Sold Yellow Gold Coin Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $8,999.00 |
 Corum Oval NEW 18k White Gold Diamond $3900000 Watch Latest Price: US $14,825.00 |
 CORUM $10 COIN WATCH 22 18 KTGOLD CROWN W DIAMOND TOP Latest Price: US $2,802.50 |
 CORUM 18K Yellow GOLD 24K GOLD 10gr BAR INGOT WATCH Latest Price: US $2,599.00 |
 Corum Admirals Cup Tides 48 NEW 18k Rose Gold $2770000 Mens 48mm Watch Latest Price: US $17,975.00 |
 18K SOLID GOLD LADIES CORUM WATCH 2 1 2D GOLD PIECE Latest Price: US $3,799.99 |
 Corum Admirals Cup Competition 48 Titanium 18k Rose Gold NEW $1220000 Watch Latest Price: US $7,875.00 |
 Corum 18kt Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Latest Price: US $4,995.00 |
 Corum Ladies Watch 18K Gold Swiss Movement Latest Price: US $1,500.00 |
 CORUM Made In Switzerland Swiss Quartz Movement Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $13,389.00 |
 NEW Corum Butterfly Diamond 18K Gold Watch 13764169 Latest Price: US $8,500.00 |
 CORUM 20 DOLLAR MENS 18K GOLD WRIST WATCH Latest Price: US $22,113.00 |
 Corum 5 Gram Ingot 24k 18k Gold Watch Mechanical Movement Very Rare Latest Price: US $1,490.00 |
 Corum Vintage 18k Yellow Gold RARE CURVEX Mens 32mm Manual Wind Watch Latest Price: US $3,875.00 |
 RARE Yellow Gold CORUM 5 Five US Dollar Coin Watch Latest Price: US $1,995.00 |
 RARE Corum 18k Gold 5Gram Gold Ingot Watch Latest Price: US $1,530.00 |
 CORUM $20 COIN WATCH w date 18K solid gold original band quartz mens Latest Price: US $5,900.00 |
 Corum 5 gram Ingot ladies watch 9999 24k Yellow Gold face 18k case bracelet Latest Price: US $9,999.00 |
 CORUM 18kWHITE GOLD DIAMOND BEZEL RED DIAL LADIES WATCH Latest Price: US $6,950.00 |
 18k Corum Watch Swiss Ingot 10 Gram Pure Gold Watch Latest Price: US $1,495.00 |
 Mens Solid 18K Gold CORUM Ingot GR15 Watch Latest Price: US $5,000.00 |
 Corum Tabogan RARE 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies NEW Table Clock Watch Latest Price: US $8,875.00 |
 AUTHENTIC CORUM PRISMATIC 18K SOLID GOLD LADIES WATCH Latest Price: US $3,400.00 |
 VERY NICE WOMENS 18K GOLD CORUM SWISS $5 US COIN WATCH Latest Price: US $3,999.95 |
 New CORUM Made In Switzerland Swiss Movement Sapphire 18K Gold Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $31,839.00 |
 Corum Vintage $5 Dollar Gold Coin Watch Latest Price: US $3,925.00 |
 Corum 5gm Ingot RARE Solid Gold watch Latest Price: US $1,875.00 |
 Corum $20 1903 18kt Yellow Gold Coin Watch Latest Price: US $8,995.00 |
 18K Yellow Gold Corum Lady’s Wrist Watch Latest Price: US $1,700.00 |
 Mens 18k Gold $20 Coin Corum Mechanical Automatic Luxury Watch Leather Strap Latest Price: US $10,999.00 |
 18kt Gold Corum Swiss Pocket Watch w leather pouch Excellent condition Latest Price: US $1,480.00 |
 Genuine Corum $20 Gold Piece 18kt Gold Watch Pendant with 14kt Chain Latest Price: US $2,699.00 |
 Corum Union Bank of Switzerland 18K Gold Bullion Watch FULL SIZE 6440021 C136 Latest Price: US $4,700.00 |
 New CORUM 1731382 Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Swiss Quartz Watch Retails $23000 Latest Price: US $13,389.00 |
 CORUM QUARTZ 1894 S $20 GOLD LIBERTY MENS WATCH Latest Price: US $3,999.00 |
 ESTATE CORUM AMERICAS CUP 18k $20 DOLLAR GOLD 1895 COIN WATCH Latest Price: US $5,999.99 |
 MANS CORUM $20 COIN WATCH 1925 GOLD BAND Latest Price: US $5,999.00 |
 18k Yellow Gold Corum Romulus Romvlvs Watch Latest Price: US $1,340.00 |
 WATCH CORUM ADMIRALS CUP CHRONOGRAPH 44MM 98669113 V761 AN32 SWISS MADE GOLD Latest Price: US $35,900.00 |
 Corum 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch 31mm Latest Price: US $1,800.00 |
 MAGNIFICENT CORUM 18K 5 $ GOLD COIN LADYS WATCH QUARTZ Latest Price: US $5,800.00 |
 Brand New CORUM Made In Switzerland Swiss Quartz Movement Ladies 18K Gold Watch Latest Price: US $13,389.00 |
 18ct Gold Vintage Corum Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $781.85 |
 Corum $20 Coin Manual Wind Mens 18k Yellow Gold on bracelet watch Latest Price: US $9,275.00 |
 Corum Antika Ladies Watch 18k White Gold Diamond Lugs Latest Price: US $10,803.00 |
 CORUM 18K GOLD 24K GOLD 10gr BAR INGOT WRIST WATCH Latest Price: US $2,395.00 |
 CORUM 18K GOLD 24K GOLD INGOT 10 GRAM BAR WATCH Latest Price: US $1,799.99 |
 CORUM VINTAGE WATCH LADY 18 Kt GOLDREALLY MINT Latest Price: US $3,420.00 |
 Corum Vintage Mens 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch JEWELS IN TIME Latest Price: US $6,195.00 |
 CORUM $5 GOLD COIN LADIES WATCH BLACK STRAP ORIGINAL POUCH PAPERS Perfect Latest Price: US $2,950.00 |
 CORUM ROMVLVS GOLD STAINLESS STEEL DATE MENS WATCH Latest Price: US $1,400.00 |
 CORUM DIAMOND STAR STAINLESS STEEL 18k GOLD MENS WATCH Latest Price: US $1,195.00 |
 CORUM LADIES 18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND WATCH 02494147 0019 Latest Price: US $9,950.00 |
 Genuine Ladies Corum $5 Gold Coin Watch w Diamond Dial Lugs Original Papers Latest Price: US $4,999.00 |
 STYLISH 18K GOLD 22K GOLD COIN LADIES CORUM WRIST WATCH Latest Price: US $3,495.00 |
 Tiffany Corum Gold Piece Watches watch 1980 print Ad Latest Price: US $9.99 |
 CORUM ADMIRALS CUP 41 ROSE GOLD BEZEL AUTOMATIC WATCH Latest Price: US $5,923.13 |
 RaRe 18K Solid White Gold Corum Rolls Royce Car Grill Black Mens Watch 303g Latest Price: US $5,999.99 |
 CORUM ADMIRALS CUP COMPETITION TITANIUM 18K ROSE GOLD WATCH 94795186 0371 AN24 Latest Price: US $10,999.99 |
 MENS CORUM ADMIRALS CUP 18K ROSE GOLD TITANIUM WATCH Latest Price: US $9,495.25 |
 Corum Vintage 18k yellow gold Manual Wind 34mm watch Latest Price: US $1,875.00 |
 1968 Corum Watch Gold Watches Swiss Ad Latest Price: US $9.95 |
 Corum Admirals Cup 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $5,775.00 |
 Corum Ovale 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $6,875.00 |
 NEW CORUM GENTS ADMIRALS CUP TIDES 48mm 18K ROSE GOLD WATCH 27793191 0371 AG32 Latest Price: US $26,725.12 |
 Corum Romulus Gold Mens Automatic Watch 295 510 55 V810 BN57 Latest Price: US $19,200.00 |
 Corum Romulus Gold Mens Automatic Watch 295 510 59 0001 BA58 Latest Price: US $12,834.00 |
 1981 Corum $5 Gold Piece Ingot wrist watch Ad Latest Price: US $8.79 |
 1981 Corum Gold Ingot Watch Ad Latest Price: US $8.79 |
 CORUM ADMIRALS CUP 18K GOLD 48 DIAMONDS SWISS MADE WATCH 3981233v52 UNIQUE Latest Price: US $1,595.00 |
 Vintage Corum Stainless Steel 18K White Gold Mens Watch Deployment Buckle Latest Price: US $495.00 |
 CORUM COIN WATCH 20 DOLLAR MÜNZE GOLD CA 90IGER J Latest Price: US $6,277.44 |
 Ultimate Watch Scratch Repair Polish Kit for Corum Titanium Steel and Gold Latest Price: US $110.46 |
 Corum 5 Gram Ingot 24k 18k Gold Diamond Watch Latest Price: US $1,995.00 |
 1969 Corum gold coin watch 3 styles photo print ad Latest Price: US $8.59 |
 Authentic Ladies Corum Romvlvs 18K Gold Diamond Quartz 24mm Watch Latest Price: US $3,495.00 |
 CORUM LADIES 18K WHITE GOLD FULL MOON DIAMOND WATCH Latest Price: US $17,999.00 |
 Mens Corum Admirals Cup 35mm Case 18K Gold Stainless Steel Quartz Date Watch Latest Price: US $1,795.00 |
 Corum Romulus 18K White Gold Diamonds Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $8,650.00 |
It would be a bit misleading, however, to say that such a procedure can be accomplished like clockwork, for in reality, completing a Corum gold coin watch requires numerous steps and many painstaking hours of meticulous hand-finishing. In fact, machining the inside of the case, so that a movement can be fitted, can in and of itself take several hours of patient work.
Today, Corum can be justly proud of the fact that it has one of the richest collections in its field. Corum watches are immediately recognizable as such, and although a few of the movements are based on ebauches, these ebauches are often reworked by Corum's in-house watchmakers. A vast range of original designs, which with their infinite variety, define the Corum style - always in the forefront of time. From the "Golden Bridge" to the "Limelight", "Coin Watch", "Romulus" and "Admiral's Cup", Corum's products reveal a progressive attitude that is quite rare in today's watchmaking world. Rather than merely resting on its laurels, hoping to maintain the value of its tradition, at the cost of new ideas, Corum continually debuts new designs. Their attitude might best be summed up as follows: "To create is to construct, and to construct is to live".
This motto has become the keynote of Corum's policy. True creation cannot be compared to merely re-inventing old models that have proved reliable in the past. Time moves on, each second thrusts us onwards into the future, and it is a mistake to claim to have mastered time without having the courage to move forward constantly...to offer the wearer a watch that reflects his or her own vitality.
To mark its 40th anniversary Corum commissioned a new design centre which is interesting for a number of reasons: it is tangible evidence of the company's policy of continuous innovation and it is the product of an architectural competition. The idea of this competition is once again a reflection of the pioneering spirit that was important to the company's founders in the early days.
Guided by its own enthusiasm, this young company has made great efforts to establish a reputation to match it ambition. The results speak for themselves: a very effective publicity campaign and successful sponsorship program demonstrate Corum's desire to be at the helm and not in the wake.
Since December of 1998, Corum has been jointly owned by the Bannwart family and the Al Fardan Group in Doha, Qatar. Following several months of negotiations, American businessman Severin Wunderman, a well-known figure in the watch industry, has personally acquired a majority interest in the company rather than through his company, Severin Montres, Ltd., "Because I want to be personally involved with the firm. I intend to maintain the current personnel in their positions, from management to production, and to capitalize on the rich traditions that have made the reputation of Corum throughout the world", he stated.
In the meantime, the master watchmakers at La-Chaux-de-Fonds continue to produce the magnificent timepieces - including such masterpieces as the Minute Repeater and Minute Repeater/Tourbillon - for which they are rightly famous. And they do so in an environment which rewards creativity and treasures craftsmanship - a perfect marriage of tradition and progressive thinking.