Dubai, UAE, December 26, 2018:  Corum has created a “Lab” collection where mechanics take precedence, in a disruptive, contemporary approach. The first two barrel-shaped series, each limited to 99 pieces, were launched recently in Beijing

 Different, unique, off the beaten track: Corum’s conception of watchmaking today has no equal. The brand launched a new limited series that embodies this manifesto: the Heritage Corum Lab 01. The idea: offer pieces with a racing, sculptural, technical, modern spirit and which will only be available as limited editions. 

Two limited series “Heritage Corum Lab 01” watches unveiled 

The first two “Heritage Corum Lab 01” models feature a barrel-shaped case made entirely of black DLC. A rare occurrence in modern watchmaking: the calibre that drives these two Heritage Corum Lab 01 watches is a “shape movement”, that is to say a movement that has been made to measure for the case, in contrast to a round movement that is placed in a differently-shaped case, which, for technical ease, is how the immense majority of watches are made. Here, the calibre and the case are closely intertwined, one moulding to the contours of the other. 

Corum has opted for an open worked dial which allows for the CO 410 skeleton calibre that fits snugly in the case to be admired. The dial, reduced to its simplest expression, comes in grey anthracite enhanced with either red or white, depending on the version. Enthusiasts will also note the micro-rotor, visible from the dial side, featuring a contemporary spiral finish to accentuate the “speed” effect when it begins to rotate. 

“These are two models which embody our disruptive approach to watchmaking, as evidenced by the juxtaposition of ‘Heritage’ and ‘Lab’. In traditional Fine Watchmaking, the two concepts are never associated with one another. Heritage looks to the past, the lab to the future,” explains Jérôme Biard. “The underlying principle that we are establishing with the Heritage Corum Lab 01 is precisely to create a dialogue between these two. What would René Bannwart or Severin Wunderman have made of Corum heritage today? Progressives, even avant-gardists, certainly wouldn’t simply have just reissued pieces. The Heritage Corum Lab 01 is our response to this vision which drives us, today more than ever.”

HERITAGE CORUM LAB 01 
Z410/03860 - 410.100.95/F371 AR01
 
WATCH
Watch Name: HERITAGE CORUM LAB 01
Availability: Limited Edition: 99 piece(s)

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 410
Winding system: Automatic
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 50 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 38, 30 x 32mm
Rubies: 27
Movement finishes: Cote de Genève decoration • Small rotor (~ 36.42mm)

DIAL
Colors: Charcoal grey & red
Distinctive features: CORUM logo transferred on the dial

CASE
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 39.89 x 55.00 mm
Thickness: 11.75 mm
Case material: Titanium grade 5 with black DLC treatment • Case sides in rubber
Crown material: Titanium grade 5 with black DLC treatment
Crown material: Red rubber
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Open back cover in titanium grade 5 with black DLC treatment and with
                    glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 50 meters / 5 ATM

HANDS
Hour and minute: Baton • Faceted • Grey-colored •Red superluminova

BRACELET
Material: Rubber
Colors: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 18 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: Titanium grade 5
Buckle distinctive features: Black DLC treatment

HERITAGE CORUM LAB 01 
Z410/03861 - 410.100.95/F371 AB01
 
WATCH
Watch Name: HERITAGE CORUM LAB 01
Availability: Limited Edition: 99 piece(s)

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 410
Winding system: Automatic
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 50 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 38, 30 x 32mm
Rubies: 27
Movement finishes: Cote de Genève finishing• Small rotor (~ 36.42mm)

DIAL
Colors: Charcoal grey & white
Distinctive features: CORUM logo transferred on the dial

CASE
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 39.89 x 55.00 mm
Thickness: 11.75 mm
Case material: Titanium grade 5 with black DLC treatment • Case sides in rubber
Crown material: Titanium grade 5 with black DLC treatment
Crown material: White rubber
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Open back cover in titanium grade 5 with black DLC treatment and with
                    glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 50 meters / 5 ATM

HANDS
Hour and minute: Baton • Faceted • Grey-colored •White superluminova

BRACELET
Material: Rubber
Colors: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 18 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: Titanium grade 5
Buckle distinctive features: Black DLC treatment