Yesterday, I introduced the Miss Golden Bridge by Corum , a ideal tribute to the legendary Golden Bridge movement. Without doubt, our guys are also honored during the 30th anniversary of the Corum’s iconic movement, with this Golden Bridge 2010 . It is a watch entirely dedicated to gentlemen.

Before get down to the watch, I want to talk something about history. I has been always wondering about one issue: when Corum created the Golden Bridge in 1980, did its founder René Bannwart imagine that he had just launched a model that was not only a mainstay one of the pillars of his company, but also an icon of Swiss watch making? The remarkable design of all transparency was really unprecedented in the industry at that time. In line with the brand philosophy whose intent was to position itself in the forefront of the Swiss Watch industry, the birth of the Golden Bridge joined an already creative collection offering amongst others, two models poised to have a successful future: the very sporty Admiral’s Cup watch, and the elegant Romvlvs. It also reached an area of the watchmaking industry where very few watchmaking manufacturers had chosen to venture: the creation of the “baguette” movement.

For the Golden Bridge 2010, Corum chose to reinvented the already outstanding timepiece. Opposite to the traditional Golden bridge collection, the Golden Bridge 2010 features a dial arranged not in front of the movement, but behind it. This imaginative design makes the watch like a theater stage where the baguette movement plays the leading role, while the dial sets the scenery. Like a play in four acts, the collection declares its models in four precious materials prized by high-end horology: yellow gold, red gold, white gold and platinum. The Golden Bridge 2010 is offered in six references: black, dark gray, light gray or golden dials are decorated with a vertical or sunburst guilloché, and with faceted appliques for the index. The movement color differs from those versions. The six variations are all produced in Limited Editions, between 33 and 133 pieces.

Like all the details that make this timepiece a masterpiece, the caseback and the dial both have openings, giving visibility to the caliber CO113 . The opening at the back of the watch, naturally, shows the shape of the baguette movement but since nothing is left to chance, the observer will not fail to notice that this opening also takes the shape of a lock, a tribute to the key, the emblem of the brand Corum and its mantra: “Unlock and Conquer”!

Technical Specifications

Reference Golden Bridge 2010
Red Gold Model, black dial 133 pieces 113.770.55/0001 GN01
Red Gold Model, grey dial 33 pieces 113.770.55/0001 GK01
Yellow Gold Model, grey dial 33 pieces 113.770.56/0001 GK02
Yellow Gold Model, 3N golden dial 33 pieces 113.770.56/0001 GD02
White Gold Model, black dial 93 pieces 113.770.59/0001 GN03
Platinum Model, black dial 33 pieces 113.770.70/0001 GN04

Movement
CO113
Mechanical baguette movement, hand-wound by a stem at 6 o’clock
Slipping spring mechanism
Variable inertia balance adjustable by screws
Frequency: 4Hz, 28’800 vibrations/hour
19 Jewels
18kt red gold hand-engraved plate and bridges
Power reserve of 40 hours

Functions
Hours, and minutes

Case
34 x 51mm
Tonneau-shaped case made of 18kt red gold 5N, 18kt yellow or white gold, or Platinum
Polished and satin-finished surfaces
Fluted crown at 6 o’clock decorated with CORUM key
Sapphire crystal open back cover under the movement
Caseback engraved with Corum logo and Limited Edition
Dial Black or grey or 3N golden
Guilloché finish
Applique hour indexes
Black skeleton hour and minute baton hands

Bracelet/Strap
Hand-stitched black crocodile leather strap with red gold, yellow gold or white gold tongue buckle

Water-resistance
3atm (30 meters / 99 feet)