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Corum’s admiral’s cup legend
47 worldtimer
New in 2016. Available in titanium,
optional rose gold bezel and a
choice of dials.
What began as a sailboat inscription has developed into a
distinguished franchise. Worthy of its title, Admiral’s Cup still ranks
as one of the enduring watches in modern history, representing 30%
of Corum’s sales.
The latest models
The collection ranges from $2,500 for an Admiral’s Cup automatic
32mm to $200,000 for an AC-ONE 45 Double Tourbillon. Recently,
the $7,700 Admiral’s Cup 45mm Chronograph Wood Dial has been
the collection’s best-selling timepiece, according to the Corum. Take
your pick. Either way, you’re cutting edge.
In 2016, Admiral’s Cup presents three in-house movements (an
automatic, a flyback chronograph and a 47mm world timer) aboard
its Legend series. These include models in a range of maritime
tones: steel, steel and rose gold or 47mm lightweight titanium.
There’s also an improved 42mm collection with a thinner elegant
case. New models (or “stylish vessels”) restore the iconic multicolored nautical flags against 12-sided blue, white or black dials—with
transparent casebacks water resistant to fifty meters.
Corum offers new Admiral Legend 42 mm automatics (in
steel or steel and rose gold) on a blue or white dial. Meanwhile the
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Wristwatch | 2016
Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45
chronograph wood dial
Features an unusual teak dial and is fitted with a
“Mad Max” leather strap with kevlar embossed
pattern. A black-cased version with carbon bezel and
black dial is also available.