Wednesday, February 2, 2022

CORUM – ADMIRAL AC-ONE 45 Openworked Carbon Edition

 

CORUMADMIRAL AC-ONE 45 Openworked Black Carbon - Green SuperLuminova Tourbillon Edition - 2022

Mastering the seas, CORUM unveils an outstanding ultra-light Admiral timepiece


Thanks to a rich history and heritage in maritime and competitive sailing, Corum fuses the spirit of sport and glamour in its collections by transforming highly technical performance timepieces into avant-garde stylish masterpieces.

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Launched more than 60 years ago, the Admiral product line is inspired by the great sailing races of that period in which Corum was a key actor. Iconic models of the Maison are highly recognized by their distinctive dodecagonal-shaped bezels and nautical pennants on the dials. Sporty yet elegant, Admiral watches embrace a lifestyle attitude, perfect for today’s navigators and sailors, as well as for those who simply love the seas.

Today, Corum unveils a new Admiral timepiece with a striking black carbon aesthetic combined with green SuperLuminova.

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The 45 mm timepiece is crafted from ultra-light black carbon providing utmost comfort on the wrist and a unique look. Carbon is a lightweight material made of fibers, giving each watch an unmistakable appearance. Inspired by the tides and their seasonal changing colors, the case reveals its hidden beauty at night thanks to luminescent green inclusions in the carbon that glow like thousands of firelights. To achieve this special aesthetic, the carbon fiber has first been positioned in various ways and combined with green SuperLuminova elements. Then, both materials are melted together at specific pressures and temperatures – a subtle mix of skill and expertise. This process allows the multiple carbon fibers to create various shapes and make every timepiece unique.

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Thanks to the in-house openworked movement, the Admiral watch offers a deep view of the automatic mechanism from both sides and reveals the component’s meticulous finishing. Often hidden, the barrel and its spring are partially unveiled. As a nod to the Admiral’s aesthetic design codes, the bridges have been designed with the same geometric shape as the iconic dodecagonal bezel.

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The automatic movement, CO 297, developed in-house by Corum’s engineers, beats at a frequency of 4Hz, and has a power reserve of 48 hours. On the back of the case, the sapphire glass offers a beautiful view of the distinctive 360-degree rotor.

The Admiral watch displays hours and minutes in the center of the dial. At 3 o’clock, the power reserve is indicated, while at 9 o’clock, a 3-minute counter appears, paying tribute to the Corum’s three founders (René Banwart, Gaston Ries, and Simone Ries).

Completing the overall design, the timepiece is equipped with a matching black rubber strap. It is water-resistant to 100 meters.

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: ADMIRAL
 
Watch Name:  ADMIRAL AC-ONE 45 Openworked Carbon Edition

 Ref. A297/04290 -

Movement    
    Caliber: CO 298
    Power reserve: 72 h
    Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
    Dimension: 12 1/2''
    Jewels: 37
    Winding: Automatic
Function: Hour, minute, flying tourbillon, power reserve, 3 minutes counter
Case
    Diameter: 45 mm
    Thickness: 14.30 mm
    Material: Carbon with gold inclusions
    Water resistant: 100 meters / 10 ATM 
Dial
    Material: Brass
    Color: Black
    Hands: Dauphine-variant, Skeleton, 5N Golden, Black superluminova
    Indexes: 5N gold-toned brass flange
Bracelet
    Material: Bi-material
    Color: Black
    Interhorn: 23/20 mm
Buckle
    Style: Triple folding clasp
    Material: Titanium grade 5 with black PVD treatment
 
Recommended Retail Price: CHF 35’000.

🔰Limited Edition of 25 pieces


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Rue du Petit -Château 1
Case postale 374 - CH-2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud - The successes achieved in 2021

 

FERDINAND BERTHOUDCHRONOMÉTRIE - The successes achieved in 2021

Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud named "Best Independent Brand" at the Middle East Watch & Jewellery Awards 2021. This award marks the close of an extremely successful year for the Maison, which has been committed since the outset to offering collections inspired by the work of Ferdinand Berthoud.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO Like Ferdinand Berthoud, whose every timepiece was improved and transformed to meet his clients’ expectations, the Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud collections have evolved since their 2015 launch by paying close attention to feedback from collectors and watch professionals.

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The ▶️ Régulateur Squelette (Chronomètre FB RS) introduced in 2021 is the result of this ongoing exchange of views: a collection that redefines the notion of a limited edition by introducing a limitation on the number of movements produced and no longer on the model reference.

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This approach has met with great success among collectors, offering them the possibility of creating a timepiece in their own image by choosing a round or octagonal case for the same movement.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTOThis concept has led to bespoke creations – featuring dials with blue or green PVD coating and a case in steel or yellow gold – all evenly divided, with 10 of the 20 movements housed in a round case and 10 in an octagonal case.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTOThe Maison’s presence at trade shows (Watches and Wonders Shanghai, Geneva Watch Days and Dubai Watch Week) has confirmed the public's enthusiasm for its creations. "Some collectors have been following what we have been doing since the beginning with great interest”, explains Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. "The majority emphasise the consistency of our developments and the quality of our timepieces, the primary criteria guiding each of our choices."

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTOHe concludes by stating that "The recent ‘Best Independent Brand’ distinction at the Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards 2021 is a form of recognition of the work done this year and encourages us to continue on this path. We are eagerly looking forward to introducing you to the watch creations we have in store for you next year.”   

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2114 Fleurier, Val-de-Travers (NE)
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