CORUM

CORUM

Corum is a Swiss watchmaker based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchâtel. Founded in 1955, it makes high-quality and high-price watches, many of which are limited editions. The benchmark watch series for Corum is its "Admiral's Cup" series.

Corum has also been the maker of the World Series of Poker watches that accompanied World Series of Poker bracelet in 2007, and became the maker of the bracelets themselves in 2007.

HISTORY

Corum was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Gaston Ries and his nephew, Renee Bannwart in 1955, one year later the first Corum watches were being produced.

Corium’s claim to fame came early on when the company introduced a watch made out of a $20 gold piece which was an instant best-seller. Corum is also known for its "World Premiers". Each year, it's produced a limited number of limited edition pieces.

In January 2000, Corum was purchased by its current owner, Severin Wunderman, and was soon under the guidance of his son Michael, Corum was sold to China Haidian Group who also the owner of eterna.

The team was completed in 2007 with the arrival of a man with a rich professional background, Antoine Calce, to the CEO position, who oversees overall operations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Ø Admiral's Cup

Ø Romulus

Ø Golden Bridge

Ø Tourbillon and Classical

Ø Coin Watch

Ø Artisan Timepieces