Corum Covers Its Golden Bridges In Snow
Christmas is in the air: just in time for the festive season, Corum is releasing two new versions of its Golden Bridge with a new “snow” setting. Made exclusively of diamonds, the snow setting involves arranging a random number of diamonds of all sizes in such a way that together, they cover up the entirety of the metal. It is a high-level jewellery practice for two reasons.
Firstly, the meticulous choice of the placement of each diamond. Though each one is different, they must still be as close to one another as possible, interlocking to the micron so the edges are almost touching. There is thus no consistency in this task, one which breaks away from the mechanics of brilliant and baguette cuts where all the diamonds are interchangeable.
In a snow setting, it is the setter’s own experience and daring which are at play. Each diamond is individually chosen and placed. The final composition is similar to a fresco or an expressionist painting, featuring many diamonds set individually and creating, together, the coherent image of a whole.
Next, there is the setting itself. As each diamond has a unique size, so too must each claw used for setting. It is a task requiring extreme precision which prevents the setting from being standardised, as each claw is individually worked to set its diamond and it alone.
“Ultimately, each snow-set Golden Bridge is completely unique”, explains Jérôme Biard, CEO of Corum.
“They are at once true Fine Watchmaking and Fine Jewellery pieces, and we will never make two which are identical. This covering reflects Corum’s philosophy of thinking outside the box, of breaking with convention, to offer our collectors a calibre that is completely unique, our baguette movement, and a highly exclusive setting that had almost never been used in Corum’s history”.
Two models will be available in the snow setting: the Golden Bridge (with a 34 x 51 mm barrel- shaped case) and the Miss Golden Bridge (21 x 43 mm). Each case is fully set, including the crown, giving a unique glimmer to the baguette movement which stretches up and down the case and is entirely visible through the anti-reflective double sapphire crystal.
Each piece will be released in white gold and pink gold, meaning there are four models in total, for a total of 314 diamonds for the Golden Bridge and 245 diamonds for the Miss Golden Bridge, representing 2.68 ct and 1.28 ct respectively.
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge Miss
Technical specifications:
Ref.
· B113/03845 - 113.249.85/0001 0000 – rose gold version
· B113/03844 - 113.249.69/0001 0000 – white gold version
Movement:
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4''' x 5'''
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold • CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
Case:
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 21.00 x 43.00 mm
Thickness: 11.19 mm
Case material: 5N 18kt rose or white gold • 245 Diamonds • ~ 1.28 ct • Snow setting finish with different sizes of diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in 5N 18kt rose or white gold with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Hands:
Hour and minute: Leaf • Skeleton • Black varnish
Bracelet:
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 15/12 mm
Buckle type: Tongue buckle
Buckle material: 5N 18kt rose or white gold
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge
Technical specifications:
Ref.
B113/03853 - 113.358.85/0F02 0000 – rose gold version
B113/03854 - 113.358.69/0F01 0000 – white gold version
Movement:
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4''' x 5'''
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold • CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
Case:
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 34.00 x 51.00 mm
Thickness: 11.35 mm
Case material: 5N 18kt rose or white gold • 314 Diamonds • ~ 2.68 ct • Snow setting finish with different sizes of diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in 5N 18kt rose or white gold with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Hands:
Hour and minute: Leaf • Skeleton • Black varnish
Bracelet:
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Brown
Interhorn/Buckle: 19/18 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: 5N 18kt rose or white gold
