2006 - Corum's New Admiral's Cup Watch

In 2006 Corum added a new timepiece to its noteworthy Admiral's Cup watch collection. The wonder of watchmaking, housed in a titanium case measuring 48mm, is called the Admiral's Cup Competition 48. It is another Corum watch created specially for the fans of nautical sports.

Admiral's Cup Competition 48: Specifications

The sophisticatedly-designed oversized case of the timepiece will make you think of the keel of the present-day sailing boats and yachts. Pay attention to the distinctive clearly cut angles of the case. The Corum watch-designers have maintained the twelve facets of the case and sapphire crystal. It is a characteristic original feature of all timepieces from the Admiral's Cup line. The sapphire crystal of the case is anti-reflective.

Why did the Corum watchmakers stop their choice at titanium as the best material to produce the case from? Titanium is a really strong but quite light material. Watches with titanium cases are comfortable to wear. Moreover, titanium is corrosion-resistant that makes it a perfect choice for sea-themed watches.

The dial offers supreme legibility. This advantage is created due to luminescent minute numerals, and hour, minute and seconds hands. Their luminescence is underlined by the matte surface of the dial.

From the first glance at the watch's dial you are sure to notice eye-catching colorful nautical pennants. The pennants are featured at the place of hour markers. There is an opportunity to choose between black or blue color of the dial.

There is a seconds subdial placed at 9 o'clock position. To follow the adventure theme, this original subdial would remind you a compass. An aperture at 3 o'clock is necessary for the day and date indication.

The watch's crown is also worth mentioning. Providing the comfort of gripping and turning, it is set in the case extension that is placed on the side and produced from vulcanized rubber. This offers the necessary safety of the crown.

The Admiral's Cup Competition 48 is equipped with La Joux Perret caliber 8235 movement. Its reliability is proved by COSC chronometer certification. The movement comprises 24 jewels and features perfect finishing. The heart of the watch is based upon the prominent ETA 7750 movement. The timepiece is water resistant down to 300 meters.

The comfortable strap of the Admiral's Cup Competition 48 is produced from vulcanized rubber. Its sturdy buckle is also produced from titanium. The size of the strap may be easily adjusted to the size of the wrist. The watch may be even worn over the jacket if its owner is caught by nasty weather.

The Admiral's Cup Competition 48 by Corum is created according to the best sports standards and will provide reliable timekeeping in the most extreme conditions that are sometimes faced by sailors and yachtsmen.

Corum in the World of Sailing and Yachting

Corum has long been related to the "habitat" of the most prominent and successful regattas and yachts. The sailing and yachting competitions have enjoyed the company's active support.

The first timepiece to start Corum's famous Admiral's Cup watch line appeared back in 1960. Its name was suggested by the name of the international regatta series organized for ocean racing yachts. The event has been hosted by the Royal Ocean Racing Club.

The initial models of Admiral's Cup watches were characterized by water-resistant square-shaped cases. For the time water-resistance of a watch was considered to be a remarkable achievement.

However, the year 1982 witnessed the appearance of the first absolutely new Admiral's Cup watch with two distinctions of the design - 12-fauceted case and hour markers substituted by nautical pennants. The winners of the yacht race were awarded by the Corum Admiral's Cup watches.

In the end of the 1980s Corum took the decision to add to its activities sponsoring the best sailing teams taking part in the most prestigious European regattas.

Today, the Company offers its support to a number of yachting events in different countries of the world, such as Great Britain's Gipsy Moth IV and the Del Rey to Puerto Vallarta race. Besides that, educational programs organized at nautical museums and U.S.A yacht clubs are also supported by the brand.