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Now more than ever, watch manufacturers are finding ways to differentiate themselves in a world with countless companies making the traditional timekeeping tool. Corum is a brand that prides itself on thinking outside the box when designing a new model. The thought went into the making of the original Bubble Chronograph in 2000. The new […]

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Now more than ever, watch manufacturers are finding ways to differentiate themselves in a world with countless companies making the traditional timekeeping tool. Corum is a brand that prides itself on thinking outside the box when designing a new model. The thought went into the making of the original Bubble Chronograph in 2000. The new […]

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Now more than ever, watch manufacturers are finding ways to differentiate themselves in a world with countless companies making the traditional timekeeping tool. Corum is a brand that prides itself on thinking outside the box when designing a new model. The thought went into the making of the original Bubble Chronograph in 2000. The new […]

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Corum has been one of those brands that's managed not to be pigeonholed into a specific category of watches. With its wide spectrum of collections -- from the very classic and boardroom-worthy designs of the Golden Bridge collection, to the sporty, bolder stylings of the Admiral, and the quirky charms of the Bubble -- Corum has been able to cater to nearly every predilection.

Enter the LAB collection, with its unapologetically audacious aesthetic and high complications, Corum brings to the fore its technological capabilities and willingness to push the bounds of design. The latest addition to this family, the LAB 02, comes right on the heels of its “Risk is the Reward” campaign, which was launched to celebrate the innovations over its 65-year history, while setting the tone for the brand's direction going forward.

And certainly, the LAB 02 sets the bar quite high. For this watch, Corum was not content with just a flying tourbillon—it needed a flying gear train as well. This took the team on a two-year quest, and finally came up with the Caliber CO 300, which consists of over 400 components, each meticulously skeletonised and finely finished. Each piece has been assembled by hand, seeing the flying tourbillon at 06:00, with flying wheels that track the hours, minutes and seconds, and the bridge set directly onto the mainplate.

Additionally, the team managed to build a movement that is not sandwiched between the mainplate and bridge, made possible with a longer than usual axis for the gear train, and, without having a top bridge, required ball bearings instead of rubies on the mainplate to add strength and stability. The entire movement was then placed on a fully transparent sapphire plate through which the owner, and bystanders for that matter, can enjoy a movement that appears as though it's suspended.

Only 10 pieces of the LAB 02 will be made, each identified by a specific number on the barrel. Each watch can be customised so that the colour of gold, diamond cuts and settings, or if it should take your fancy, coloured gemstones, can be selected.

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Admiral AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic: Uncovering the beauty of mechanics with the Admiral AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic (seen above) by showcasing its exquisitely crafted skeletonized dial and Corum in-house movement. Designed as a robust timepiece to complement luxury offshore boating, the Admiral AC-One 45 is even sportier, bolder, and pushes the boundaries of creativity a […]

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Admiral AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic: Uncovering the beauty of mechanics with the Admiral AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic (seen above) by showcasing its exquisitely crafted skeletonized dial and Corum in-house movement. Designed as a robust timepiece to complement luxury offshore boating, the Admiral AC-One 45 is even sportier, bolder, and pushes the boundaries of creativity a […]

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These stunning limited-edition complications epitomise horological excellence and refined masculinity.

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Art Direction Sepfry Ng 

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Presented by Corum Watches – The Admiral is one of the pillars of Corum’s heritage. Unveiled in 1960, five short years after the brand’s creation, it embodies the Swiss watchmaker’s idea of maritime-inspired watchmaking. Although it has always been loyal to its artistic fibre, it has never been afraid to set sail for distant shores. […]

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A dedicated exhibit of exquisite branded watches, Salon de TE returns by popular demand from September 3 to 7 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre as a prime attraction at the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2019. Showcasing the industry’s most luxurious watchmakers in five thematic zones, Salon de TE presents an elegantly designed trade platform for some 140 prestigious timepiece brands. It’s the perfect time to register now and source magnificent watches and rare collectibles that represent the pinnacle of time across the world.

World Brand Piazza

This global celebration of haute horology features 13 leading brands including Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, CORUM, FRANCK MULLER, Glashütte Original, Jacob & Co., Jaquet Droz, Juvenia, PARMIGIANI FLEURIER, Piaget, SARCAR Genève and ZENITH.

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Independent Watch Labels and European Watches

Renaissance Moment features timeless European origins and the finest pieces from the Swiss Independent Watchmaking Pavilion (SIWP). New participation of Francéclat from France and Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) with members from all around the world including France, Switzerland and the UK also presents elegant Europe timepieces including those by Vincent Calabrese, known for his extraordinary flying tourbillon and as creator of CORUM’s Golden Bridge.

Insightful Events

An array of watch parades, seminars, buyer forums and networking events will be held during the fair to present the latest market insights and inspiration to industry players and facilitate business interaction. On 3 September, representatives of major watch associations around the world will gather at the Hong Kong International Watch Forum to discuss the latest industry development and global trade performance, while industry experts including representatives from international researcher Euromonitor, Movado Group and the Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals, will explore the Integration of Internet and Watches at the Asian Watch Conference on 4 September.

Salon de TE welcomes trade buyers aged 18 or above throughout the fair period, and will be open to the public aged 12 or above on September 7. Trade buyers can register for a free buyer badge here. 

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After trudging the stands at this year's Salon Internationale d’Haute Horlogerie (better known to you as SIHH) and Baselworld, and following much deliberation thereafter, our team of experts has finally come up with a list of new watches that Prestige readers should be aware of in 2019. Our watch nerds sorted tirelessly through mountains of ticking timepieces that ranged from classic to contemporary, dressy to sporting and simple to ornamental, as well, of course, for men and women. We sincerely hope you’ll find among their final shortlist the very watch you were looking for – a timepiece, in other words, that suits you so perfectly it might well have been made with you alone in mind.

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