19 Corum Rare and elegant, Buckingham wristwatch, in yellow gold, with feather bird dial, reference 57 183

Estimate: €6,000 –⁠ 12,000

Model: Buckingham
Reference: 57183
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1970s
Movement: Manual
Case N°: 124081
Movement N°: 103210
Dimensions: 42 × 34 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case

Corum was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Gaston Ries and his nephew, René Bannwart in 1955. The name comes from the Latin word “quorum”, which denotes the minimum number of persons required to approve a decision. This fascinated the two men who decided to adopt it simplifying it in the now well-known Corum. The two partners understood how particular objects could be appreciated by the market, and since then they have dedicated themselves to creating watches with unusual shapes and using innovative materials. Creativity and boldness are on the basis of basically all Corum’s watches, such as the present example realized using the bird’s feather. First of all, the 18k yellow-gold case has the special shape now typical of Corum: rectangular with a very long basis, small lugs, winding crown at 3 o’clock and sapphire crystal, it is perfect for both man and lady’s wrists. The dial, as previously said, uses the vertical zebra texture of the bird’s feather to contrast with the horizontal striped structure of the edges. Completed with a leather strap, this watch is a very interesting and special example of dress watch.