To celebrate the success of the resurgence of Corum’s iconic model Bubble, the brand has launched three new Bubble High Jewellery Skeleton timepieces with open- worked, ultra-thin movements – each a one-of-a-kind creation set with exquisite gemstone: rubies, blue sapphires and black sapphires.
Multihued precious colors shine through in the three one-off editions paved with dazzling precious stones. Even in the rarefied world of haute joaillerie timepieces, the Bubble High Jewellery Skeleton is singularly rare. Only three will be made, with each a singular creation distinguished by baguette-cut diamonds and gemstone hour markers, all set by hand, a task that requires hundreds of hours.
The imposing white gold watchcase provides an ample canvas on which the master gem-setter applies his skills. Each watch is set with 131 brilliant-cut diamonds on the dial, and a further 42 on the bezel, totaling a stunning 5.7 carats of diamonds. What makes each timepiece utterly irreplaceable are the 12 baguette-cut gems that form the hour markers, being either rubies, blue sapphires or black sapphires.
Past the dazzling gemstones on the dial, the CO 055 calibre is showcased under the monumental sapphire crystal, tall enough it serves as a loupe to magnify the delicate details of the movement. Positioned slightly off-center in keeping with the quirky spirit of the Bubble, the movement has been reduced to its bare essentials, with the bridges and base plate skeletonized by hand.
Each Bubble High Jewellery Skeleton is fitted to an alligator hide strap finished in the same shade as the gemstone hour markers, and paired with a white gold pin buckle.
The watchmaker continues to set higher standards of high-quality watchmaking by intensifying its technical watchmaking capabilities. Corum watches traverse a wide spectrum of styles and functions, remaining in line with the core elements of the company’s founding philosophy – quality, creativity and innovation.
