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CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES
Exceptional Corum Tank ref. 16326 with stunning black dial, solid 18K yellow gold case, manual-winding ETA 2442 movement, from the 1970s.
Solid 18K yellow gold case
Case dimensions: 16.90 mm x 22.25 mm
Original diamond crown
Cristal original
Bracelet original en cuir noir
Original logo buckle
ETA 2442 manual-winding movement inside
ANALYSE
Corum began as an ambitious project by Gaston Ries, a Swiss businessman with a passion for watches. In 1955, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, he created the first nucleus of what would soon become the Corum factory. He called upon his nephew, René Bannwart, who had worked for Patek Philippe and especially Omega as head of the design department. Together, they implemented a completely new vision of luxury watchmaking, focused on the finest materials, imaginative and eclectic design, and obsessive attention to detail. The name “Corum” (derived from the Latin “Quorum”) first appeared in June 1955, associated with the registration of another name, “Seducta.” “Corum” alone was registered on September 29, 1955. The brand’s logo, an upward-pointing key, is immediately recognizable and immediately enters the collective imagination as a symbol of extreme quality and opulent and bizarre luxury.
This Corum Tank contains the embryonic elements of this philosophy.
Its dial is a true masterpiece, built on the repetition of the logo: a multitude of black keys are placed side by side, creating a pattern reminiscent of fabric. The tone-on-tone color scheme with the black dial is a striking visual statement. This stunning dial features accents of gold that echo the case: the quarter hour markers, the Corum signature and logo, and the dagger-shaped hands. Everything is balanced and elegant.
The 18K yellow gold case is a well-known concept, derived from the Cartier Tank. Corum reinterprets this iconic shape by adding additional details, such as the crown, which here features a multi-faceted, semi-conical diamond. The case stands out on the beautiful original black strap, which ends with the original logo buckle.
Inside this case is the manually wound ETA 2442 caliber. It is a highly manufactured, solid movement, tested across a wide variety of brands. It was produced from around 1960, has 17 jewels, runs at 21,600 vph and has a power reserve of 41 hours.
