CORUM – GOLDEN BRIDGE Rectangle 40th Anniversary

CORUM – GOLDEN BRIDGE Rectangle 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

 CORUM CELEBRATES ITS UNIQUE AND EMBLEMATIC GOLDEN BRIDGE COLLECTION’S 40^th ANNIVERSARY WITH THE ORIGINAL RECTANGULAR CASE

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The refined rectangular look of the Golden Bridge is the original case shape of this iconic in-line baguette movement that was introduced 40 years ago by the avant-gardist founder of Corum, René Bannwart.
 

“The Golden Bridge became an icon in watchmaking because it was the first watch to be fully transparent showing the work of the watchmaker and the beauty of the mechanics.“ Elizabeth Doerr, Watch Journalist & Editor-in-Chief of Quill and Pad.

 
Today, Corum is paying tribute to the very first model from the collection by introducing two new limited edition models to celebrate the 40th anniversary.

Golden Bridge Rectangle 40^th Anniversary in 18k white gold.

For the first iteration of the Golden Bridge Rectangle, Corum added an astonishing play of finely hand-crafted floral engraving on the 18-carat white gold case to create yet another classic edition of the signature Haute Horlogerie timepiece. The acanthus and fern plants are a nod to the “Style Sapin” created in La Chaux-de-Fonds.  

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These floral details have been engraved on all Golden Bridge baguette movements since the timepiece was launched in 1980. This masterpiece is limited to three pieces honoring the three co-founders of the Brand which was born in 1955.

Golden Bridge Rectangle 40^th Anniversary in 18k rose gold.

While the Golden Bridge is proudly honoring its 40th anniversary, Corum is also celebrating its 65th birthday. The 18-carat rose gold version salutes the 40th anniversary of the Golden Bridge collection with an original “Limited Edition 1 0f 40” engraving inside the watch case at 3 o’clock and honoring 65 years since the Brand’s creation with Corum’s iconic symbol - the key – on the sapphire case back. Faithful to the roots of the collection, this Haute Horlogerie timepiece features an 18-carat gold Golden Bridge baguette movement.

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“We were inspired by the Art Deco period,” explained Boon Chong Soon (Corum Marketing and Sales Director), “which formed the basis for some of the first pieces designed by Mr. Bannwart. In including our iconic emblem of the Corum Key on the sapphire case back for the Rose Gold version, and hand-engraving on the entire case of the White Gold, these are not only for the anniversaries of Corum and the Golden Bridge but also a tribute to the artisanal history of watchmaking in La Chaux-de-Fonds.”

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Perfectly proportioned, the Golden Bridge fits beautifully on the wrist, and unlike its role model from 1980, thanks to modern technology this refined version is fully water-resistant to 30 meters.  The Golden Bridge Rectangle shows a timeless and discreet elegance, yet focuses on the functionality of its brilliant movement, leading the eye along the path of Caliber CO113’s energy transfer from spring barrel at 6 o’clock to the escapement at 12 o’clock.

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: GOLDEN BRIDGE
 
Watch Name:   GOLDEN BRIDGE Rectangle 40^th Anniversary

Availibility: Limited Edition :

 Ref. B113/04166 - 113.054.55/0F02 0000R - 5N 18kt Rose Gold 40 piece

 Ref. B113/04167 - 113.055.59/0F03 0000G - 18kt White Gold HAND ENGRAVING 3 piece

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4''' x 5'''
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold • CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
DIAL 
No dial
CASE
Shape: Rectangular
Dimension: 29.50 x 42.20 mm
Thickness: 8.80 mm
Material:  

• 5N 18kt rose gold • Engraved "LE" inscription
• 18kt white gold • Artisanal hand-engraving

Case material: Sapphire band
Crown material:

• 5N 18kt rose gold
• 18kt white gold

Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: 

• Screwed in open back cover in 5N 18kt rose gold with glare proof sapphire crystal
• Screwed in open back cover in 18kt white gold with glare proof sapphire crystal

Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
HANDS
Hour and minute: Baton • Rhodium-coated • Faceted
BRACELET
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Brown
Interhorn/Buckle: 22/18 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: 

• 5N 18kt rose gold
• 18kt white gold

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Press Release - 2020 -21
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Rue du Petit -Château 1
Case postale 374 - CH-2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland
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