Corum watches general age determination Rolls Royce, Admirals Cup, Romulus, Coin Watch, Golden Bridge, Bubble, Trapez, Baguette etc.

Background & historical milestones

• Corum was founded in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds and launched its first collection in 1956

• To this day, Corum is known for iconic lines such as the Admiral's Cup (first version in 1960, with a twelve-sided case and nautical pennants)

• Wristwatch reference 51262, unknown movement was produced around 1960
• Stainless steel dress model (Ref. 51262) from 1960: Dating was based on the caliber, which was only available around 1960
• "Chinese Hut" solid gold ladies' watch 1958
• Corum jewelry wristwatch with diamond bezel, 18 kt white gold, circa 1960

• Coin Watch with Gold US Dollars from 1964 to today

• Romulus wristwatch 1966
• Feather Watch ladies' watch gold 1970
• Rolls-Royce 1976
• Corum Automatic with caliber 37 circa 1978
• 18 kt gold dollar, caliber 37 and serial number #129531 was dated circa 1978

• Golden Bridge from 1980  

• Admiral Design reinterpreted in 1983
• Admiral Tides 1993
• Tabogan 1997

• Bubble from 2000

• A Bubble Casino outdoor model with Ref. 082.215.020 was identified from 2003
• Trapeze 2001
• Classical Vanitas 2005
• Romulus Reborn 2007

• TI Bridge 2009
• Admiral Legend Repeater Acustica 2012
• Baguette 2011
• T Bride Dual Winder 2013
• Admiral Legend Tourbillon 2015
• Bubble Relaunched 2016
• Golden Bridge Round 2016
• Golden Bridge Stream 2017
• Many Corum watches use ETA or Frederic Piguet movements – manual identification is possible based on known engine introduction dates.

• In one example, a Corum Automatic with Caliber 37 and serial number was dated c. 1978, as this caliber was only available then. Golden Bridge in original form since 1980, automatic version available since c. 2011/12

Orientation table: Age by model & feature