Corum’s Golden Bridge ‘serpent’: The Legacy Of Spirit And Innovation
The latest Golden Bridge ‘Serpent’ is the best exemplar of Corum’s sophistication and unmatched brilliance in watchmaking.
Popular Swiss brand Corum, known for its watchmaking expertise, recently launched its latest Golden Bridge “Serpent.” This unique piece accentuates the charm of the Golden Bridge model that speaks volumes of Corum’s excellence in art and design.
Started in 1955, Corum has continued to be a true testament to daring strategies and groundbreaking initiatives. It pushes the boundaries of haute horlogerie with its unique collections.
As a continuation of this philosophy, the latest Golden Bridge “Serpent” stands as a fascinating timepiece of immense elegance. With sapphire crystals on almost every side, the 5N rose gold tonneau-shaped case of this watch provides an amazing view of the Golden Bridge CO 113 movement.
With more than 190 parts, this 4 Hz manual movement provides a 40-hour power reserve — an impressive achievement for a barrel like this. A variable inertia balance calibrated by the maison’s watchmakers guarantees precision. However, the most appealing part is a combination of many arts — most notably, painting and micro-sculpture.
Almost 100 hours of painstaking labour were put into the design, micro-sculpture and painting phases to bring this artistic creation to life. The watch has an intricately designed 18-karat gold jungle, featuring hand-painted leaves and vines, that surrounds the recognizable Golden Bridge movement.
The many sapphire crystals and exquisite attention to detail provide an unmatched visual experience, and the watch’s exceptional accuracy reflects its brilliant history.
The Golden Bridge model dates back to 1977 and the International Inventors’ Fair in Geneva, where Vincent Calabrese, an independent watchmaker, displayed a patented 45-component watch.
The movement’s creation had been inspired by a unique incident: Vincent Calabrese had been asked by a client to repair a damaged watch, but only the case, undervaluing the watch’s exquisite movement. So Calabrese created a watch in which the movement would be the focal point, to demonstrate the esthetic worth of the mechanism. Corum worked with Calabrese to create this exclusive movement and promptly obtained the patent.
Three years later, in 1980, the first Golden Bridge was displayed at the Basel Fair, and no less than seven patents were submitted. This model witnessed tremendous success despite the advent of quartz watches in the 1980s, thereby validating Corum’s standing as a reputable watchmaker.
Years later, the esteemed brand continues to live up to its rich legacy. The Golden Bridge “Serpent” isn’t just a watch — it’s a representation of artistic excellence. It serves as a tribute to the exceptional work at Corum, where technique and art combine to give watch lovers the most captivating and authentic experience.