Should anyone ask what “complication” can be found on Corum’s Bubble “Solar Moon”, perhaps the answer should be: “The Full Moon display.” After all, it does have a moon display, albeit it is perpetually in the Full Moon phase rather than the typical moon phase indicator. Moreover, it is a “magnified” view because of the thick sapphire crystal. Corum’s highly … More
When is a dragon not an oriental dragon? Simple, the answer is: when it is an occidental dragon. Generally speaking, unlike the oriental species, the dragon in western culture has wings. The wyvern, defined as a winged, two-legged dragon with a barbed tail by the Oxford Dictionary, is therefore a western breed. As for the Corum Bridges Golden Bridge, the … More
What Corum watch model was launched one year after its founding in 1955? [Corum was founded in 1955 by watchmaker Gaston Ries, his daughter, Simone Ries and his nephew, René Bannwart in La-Chaux-de-Fonds.] It was the 1956 alarm wristwatch known as the Chargé d’Affaires. The French word Chargé d’Affaires means “head of mission” when translated to English. In 2012, Corum … More