CORUM – Heritage Bubble Op Art

CORUM – Heritage Bubble Op Art Series Limited Edition NEW

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Introduced in 2000, the Corum Bubble became an instant hit among the lovers of oversized watches, thanks to its radically large case and an even larger crystal. Earlier this year, Corum revisited this iconic design by launching the Heritage Bubble. With this new model, exactly 15 years later, the Bubble made a triumphal return, sealing its place as a major creation of Corum. Two new models are now added to the Op Art Series, launched this year.

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A remarkable 8 mm high, this sapphire crystal is one of the largest of any watch. It acts as a lens, both magnifying and distorting the dial. The partnership with the industrial designer Nicolas Le Moigne, gave birth to two new designs. The patterns are inspired from Op Art, also called optical art, originally introduced by Victor Vasarely, the French artist of Hungarian origin.

Op Art created static patterns that gave an impression of movement or surprising and contradictory perspectives. Nicolas Le Moigne took these codes, while optimizing 3D effects to an extremely reduced scale. The result is as vibrant as the effervescent energy emanating from the Bubble.

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The dial of the Bubble Sphere2 is aptly named, since it is pictured as the continuation of the dome-shaped crystal sapphire, giving the illusion of a sphere in a sphere. The lines that deftly traverse the dial and glass are full part of this optical effect.

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With the second model of the Op Art series, the designer makes us travel with a dial akin to symbolized scenery, full of landforms, in a perfectly controlled alternation of highs and lows. Furrows and shadows effects, imitating the surface of moving water, give their name to the Bubble Drop.

This arresting Op Art models will be fitted only to a pair of limited edition, each made in an exclusive run of just 350 pieces. The first one is housed in a brass dial and a PVD-coated case, both in blue-tone. The hands are in the same shade and treated with Super-LumiNova.

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Using the same materials, the second model is entirely brown PVD coated. The hands follow this monochromatic statement, while breaking with the dial.

The two new timepieces are fitted with rubber straps topped with leather. And each is fitted with a buckle matching the case finish.

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Technical Specifications

Watch Name: 47 Heritage Bubble DROP2

Reference:  L082/02849  Stainless steel Blue PVD Limited Edition: 350 piece(s)

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 082
Winding system: Automatic
Functions: 
Hour & Minute • Second
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 11 1/2'''
Rubies: 21
Movement finishes:
Rotor with CORUM dedicated decoration
DIAL
Color: Op Art Pattern
Material: Brass
Hands: rhodium coated with blue superluminova
CASE
Material:  Blue PVD stainless steel case with sapphire case back
Crystal:  Domed sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment and with light blue printing
Back:  Screwed in open back cover in stainless steel with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistant: 100 M / 10 ATM
Diameter: 47 MM
Height: 18.80 MM
BRACELET
Material: Leather with rubber lining strapStrap width: 24 MM / 20 MM
Buckle: Blue PVD stainless steel tongue buckle

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Technical Specifications

Watch Name: 47 Heritage Bubble DROP

Reference:  L082/02848  Stainless steel Brown PVD Limited Edition: 350 piece(s)

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 082
Winding system: Automatic
Functions: 
Hour & Minute • Second
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 11 1/2'''
Rubies: 21
Movement finishes:
Rotor with CORUM dedicated decoration
DIAL
Color: Op Art Pattern
Material: Brass
Hands: rhodium coated with brown superluminova
CASE
Material:  Brown PVD stainless steel case with sapphire case back
Crystal:  Domed sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment
Back:  Screwed in open back cover in stainless steel with glare proof sapphire
Water-resistant: 100 M / 10 ATM
Diameter: 47 MM
Height: 18.80 MM
BRACELET
Material: Leather with rubber lining strap
Strap width: 24 MM / 20 MM
Buckle: Brown PVD stainless steel tongue buckle

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