With its integration of unconventional forms and design elements, Corum epitomizes modern Swiss watchmaking. Since its mid-century-era beginnings, Corum has been known for its meticulously crafted watches featuring hand-engraved details, luxe materials and often unusual case shapes. Corum has never shied away from avant-garde designs and techniques, even incorporating bird feathers into its contemporary pieces.
Corum was established in 1955 by watchmaker Gaston Ries and his nephew René Bannwart — an alum of Patek Philippe and Omega — in the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The company soon adopted an adventurous spirit of exploration, helping to redefine the modern hand-crafted watch.
Corum introduced its first timepieces in 1956. The vintage watch collectors of the world — particularly those fond of shaped watches — are likely familiar with the Golden Tube model that debuted in 1957 as well as the Rolls Royce models that followed decades later. The maker is best known, however, for its Admiral watches, favored by yachting enthusiasts, and its Coin watches, worn by captains of industry and presidents ranging from Lyndon B. Johnson to George H. W. Bush. Corum even introduced a series of book-themed watches in the 1980s and ‘90s.
In 2000, Belgian watchmaker and entrepreneur Severin Wunderman acquired Corum. Wunderman was the exclusive designer and manufacturer of Gucci watches for 25 years and brought skill and aesthetic flair to Corum, leading it into a new era of innovative design.
Wundermann died in 2008. In 2013, China Haidian Holdings Limited Group purchased Corum. The brand's parent company was later renamed Citychamp Watch & Jewelry Group.
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Vintage 1970s Corum Tank 18K YG Scarlet Ibis Feather Dial Manual 28 mm
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
A Dial That Can No Longer Be Made Corum's feather dial watches from the 1970s represent a specific type of creative risk that is rarely seen today. The brand produced a series of wa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and diamond bezel weighing 0.75 carats. This sustainable, vintage timepiece has a recently s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CORUM Vintage Oval lady's watch in 18 carat yellow gold
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
CORUM Oval lady's watch in 18 carat yellow gold. Stylized bezel. Oval case, snap closure bottom. Champagne dial with baton indexes. mechanical movement w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum vintage Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Corum Ladies Wrist watch, 26 x 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval case with flexible Horse Bit Lugs, set with Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat. 17...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Corum Rolls Royce Spirit Ecstasy 22MM 47595h12 18K Gold Diamond Watch
By Corum
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Corum Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 59.31 grams 18K Yellow Gold diamond CORUM Swiss made wristwatch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Romvlvs, Romulus Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
By Corum
Located in Berlin, DE
Corum Romvlvs Romulus Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds. Rare model with diamond-dial and -bezel. Including certificate of authenticity, bo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Vintage Tank Watch – 18ct Yellow Gold, Brown Sunburst Dial
By Corum
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated vintage Corum manual wind wristwatch dating from the 1970s, crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold. This elegant tank-style timepiece features a stunning brown sunburst di...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Brown Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Corum manual wind tank in 18k yellow gold with a beautiful brown sunburst dial from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 24x34mm...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic ladies rectangular tank watch with a five row full length 14k panther band and gold tone dial. Reliable Swiss ETA quartz movement and at a current length of 7.5 inches. This ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Driver's Lady's Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Corum lady's driver's watch, with mother of pearl dial and original crystal. Leather bracelet and 18k gold buckle are also original. Case measures 33mm x 25mm. Bracelet is ...
Yellow Gold
