Corum
Vintage Reference 64.337.56, a yellow gold quartz wristwatch
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The adventure began with René Bannwart. With his entrepreneurial spirit and watchmaking experience acquired from the most prestigious watch manufacturers, he founded his own brand and created CORUM in 1955 with his uncle Gaston Ries. Particularly fascinated by the word “quorum” which means the minimum number of persons present and necessary to hold discussions and make valid decisions, Bannwart nonetheless simplified the spelling to CORUM.
From the time of its creation in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, CORUM displayed a determination to position itself at the forefront of the Swiss watch industry. The emblem, a key pointing skywards, is a symbol of the mystery to be fathomed, the enigma to be resolved, of new territories to be explored and of innovation. It also alludes to the inventiveness, tenacity and bold spirit required in order to attain the total mastery of time. In 1956, the first CORUM watches appeared on the market and the brand launched a veritable cascade of new ideas with great success. It was even recognized by its peers as one of the most creative in the industry. In 1966, Jean-René Bannwart, the son of the founder, joined the watchmaking company. Together with his father, they created the models which became CORUM’s trademark, in particular the Admiral’s Cup model. This vintage reference 64.337.56 is a yellow gold quartz wristwatch, 18K yellow gold case, size in diameter 30x30 mm. Non-branded brown color alligator strap, white mother of pearl dial. Quartz movement.
Condition Report
GoodThe watch is in overall good condition. Case is in overall good condition with moderate surface wear. Bracelet has signs of stretch, scratches and surface wear throughout commensurate with age. Buckle has signs of scratches. Crystal has signs of scratches and surface wear throughout commensurate with age. Case-back has signs of scratches. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time. The battery may need replacing at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) cannot be shipped outside the country of sale. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
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Fits a wrist size of 8 inches or smaller.
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