Corum Romvlvs Large Date Watch

The Corum Romvlvs Large Date watch enriches Corum's collection of fine timepieces for 2008. Bold, technical and classically inspired, this model restates the fundamental aesthetic of the original Romvlvs watch of 1966, while updating it for modern tastes with a larger size and an appealing, practical complication.

This Corum timepiece features a 42mm satin-brushed stainless steel case, whose polished bevels create a dynamic intrigue. Visually dominant is the stately engraved Roman numeral bezel, which is crafted from 18K red gold and elegantly cambered. 50 distinct operations are involved to accomplish the relief, shape and fine finish of the individual numerals, which are satin-brushed for striking contrast against the polished bezel surface. Enhancing the appearance of the bezel, is a sapphire crystal which is concave on its underside, and convex on its top surface. A special tool is utilized to mate the crystal and bezel, resulting in a perfect pressure-proofed seal; a screw-down caseback and steel winding crown assure protection against water to a depth of 50 meters. The dial is adorned with a vertical guilloche texture, whose elegant appearance highlights the gleaming square hour markers and hands, as well as the frame for the large date display at 12 o'clock.

Ticking inside the Corum Romvlvs Large Date watch is a self-winding movement designated as the Corum CO-812. Its chief technical elements include a balance wheel which pulsates at a rate of 28,800 alternations per hour, and a power reserve of 42 hours. The large date feature offers instant switching, and may be easily adjusted forwards at the end of months which are less than 31 days in length. Fine finishing details of the CO-812 caliber include circular graining on the plates and a special rotor which is engraved with the brand name and the characteristic Corum key logo.

The Corum Romvlvs Large Date watch is available with a either a white or black dial. The variation with the white dial is fitted to a strap in resilient satin, while the black dialed version features a luxurious crocodile strap; a triple-deployant clasp personalized with the Corum logo closes the watch securely around the wrist. Alternatively, the watch can also be paired with a massively crafted polished and satin-finished bracelet with alternating central links in steel and red gold.