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.
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 40th 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 18kt 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. 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 40th Anniversary in 18k rose gold.
While the Golden Bridge is proudly honoring its 40th anniversary, Corum is also celebrating its 65th birthday. The 18kt rose gold version salutes the 40th anniversary of the Golden Bridge collection with an original "Limited Edition 1 of 40" engraving inside the watch case at 9 o'clock and honoring 65 years since the Brand's creation with Corum's iconic symbol - the key on the sapphire caseback. Faithful to the roots of the collection, this Haute Horlogerie timepiece features an 18kt gold Golden Bridge baguette movement.
"We were inspired by the Art Deco period," explained Boon Chong Soon, Corum's Marketing and Sales Director, "which formed the basis for some of the first pieces designed by Mr. Bannwart. In including the emblem of the Corum Key on the sapphire caseback 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."
Perfectly proportioned, the Golden Bridge fits comfortably on the wrist, and unlike its role model from 1980, thanks to modern technology this version is fully water-resistant to 30 meters. The Golden Bridge Rectangle focuses on the functionality of its unique 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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