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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 Golden Bridge got its name from “its extraordinary manually wound movement, which placed the winding works, going train, and escapement in a straight line, mounted on a single bridge made from 18K gold.”

The bridge is displayed on an engaging case with transparent sapphire crystals on both sides. We are treated to a very breathtaking view of the winding bridge with its intricate designs on the front. At the back, the mechanical movements can be fully seen.

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.

The Haute Joailerrie version is as extravagant as any jewelry watch. Baguette-cut diamonds or sapphires, or rubies were used extensively and quite generously. It is also fitted with a matching diamond bracelet completing its image as an elegant and a luxurious wrist watch/jewelry. The classic Golden Bridge watch is back, and it’s sparkling like no other.