What more evocative name could one imagine for a legendary watch than that of ROMVLVS, founder and first ruler of Rome? A legendary watch because, right from its introduction in 1966, it was the first to dare to display the hour numerals on the bezel instead of the dial.
It now ranks as a classic model built on the noblest watchmaking traditions and has become one of the four main pillars of the CORUM collection.
Romvlvs Chronograph is a new development in the Romvlvs line, adding a complication that provides traditional functions and features even more refined finishing details which enhance its classic, stylized and elegant design. Romvlvs Chronograph is also a first in the current collection, since it is the initial chronograph in the Romvlvs line by CORUM.
The excellent finishing of this self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement, chronometer-certified by the COSC, was specifically developed for CORUM in keeping with the highest criteria of fine traditional watchmaking. Its broad 44mm stainless steel case smoothly incorporates the famous “wave-profile” bezel, which requires extremely complex, delicate and accurate machining. In order to ensure that the relief and motif of the Roman numerals engraved on the bezel are both impeccably precise and perfectly finished, CORUM has taken the stamping technique to its ultimate level of sophistication, with over 50 separate
operations required to achieve the desired result.
The upper surface of the bezel is then mirror-polished to create a striking contrast with the satin-brushed esthetic of the Roman numerals.
The specially cut and shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, convex on top and concave below, requires specialized tools in order to manually place it into the bezel. It protects an elegant black or white dial with a vertical guilloché motif, complete with applied hour-markers, a minute circle around the outer flange, luminescent hour and minute hands, a date window surrounded by an applied ornamental fillet at 6 o’clock, as well as second- and minute-counters at 3 and 9 o’clock.
The case plays on the contrasts between satin-brushed and brilliant polishing.
The two chronograph pushers positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock are satin-brushed and streamlined to follow the curve of the case. The generous dimensions of the fluted screw-lock crown facilitate winding and time-setting operations. It even features a miniature sapphire crystal protecting a tiny metallized CORUM key symbol set against a black background. The screw-down case is engraved with the CORUM logo, the name ROMVLVS and a crown of laurels such as those worn by the Caesars of Ancient Rome. Its water resistance to 50 meters (atmospheres) is guaranteed by o-ring joints fitted in grooves specially machined in the caseback and the inner rim of the case. Romvlvs Chronograph is fitted with either a crocodile leather strap or a steel bracelet featuring alternating brilliant-polished and satin-brushed links, complete with a customized CORUM triple folding clasp in stainless steel.
Romvlvs Chronograph, a royal way of securing time to your wrist.
Specifications
Reference 984.715.20/F221 BN77
Movement Self-winding chronograph, CO-984 Official chronometer-rating certificate (COSC) Frequency: 4Hz, 28,800 vibrations/hour 37 jewels Finishing specially designed and executed for CORUM
Functions Hours, minutes and seconds in the center, date Chronograph with second-counter at 3 o’clock, minute-counter at 9 o’clock 42-hour power reserve Case 44mm diameter Stainless steel “Wave-profile” bezel engraved with 12 Roman numerals Screw-lock crown fluted with metallization of CORUM key on sapphire Satin finished and polished stylized pushers at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock Screw-down back engraved with CORUM logo, Romvlvs name and a crown of laurels
Dial Black guilloché 2 black counters Outer flange carrying the minute circle Luminescent hour and minute hands Date window at 6 o’clock Glass Cut, shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Strap Genuine black crocodile leather, width 23/20 mm Buckle Stainless steel triple folding clasp, cover with CORUM logo
Water- 5 atmospheres (165 feet / 50 meters) resistance
It’s so easy to get lost in the glare and sparkles of the luxury gems and expensive metals of the Golden Bridge Haute Joaillerie from CORUM, the same manufacturer of the famous Admiral’s Cup and Romvlvs wristwatches. Blinded by its extravagance, most people seldom notice the equally captivating architecture, both inside and out. This makes the Golden Bridge Haute Joaillerie not only a valuable jewelry but a marvel of watch design and mechanical prowess.
The first Golden Bridge watch was unveiled in 1980. Corum, in a move to update this classic hit, made subtle, yet significant changes. The case is now being offered as made from either 18k rose, yellow, or white gold, or platinum. The bridge was also strengthened and certain mechanisms were added to prevent damage due to overwinding.
