The gold model is also notable for using 3N or 22ct yellow gold, which is unusual for a watch case. The hour indices are extended from the outer bezel into the gold inner bezel, making this the most legible of the three models. This in turn provided space for the company branding to be etched near 12 o’clock without modifying the coin face itself, omitting the floating logo used on the other models in this year’s Corum Heritage Artisans Coin Watches lineup. This version bears the strongest resemblance to the original from 1964, but with the addition of an inner bezel in matching gold around the coin to increase the dial diameter to a more modern 43mm. This coin depicts a heraldic eagle with shield on the watch face and the head of the Statue of Liberty on the caseback. We’ll start by taking a look at the gold model, reference C082/03167, which features an American Liberty Head Double Eagle 20 dollar gold coin. Three new versions of the Corum Heritage Artisans Coin Watch have been released this year. The first Coin watch combined the brand’s styling with an ultra-thin movement fitted within a sliced-in-two American gold coin, creating a unique dress watch with both exclusivity and patriotic appeal.Īs a naturally patriotic symbol, Corum points out that several American presidents have worn Corum Heritage Artisans Coin Watches, including George Bush Sr, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton, as well as artists such as Andy Warhol. Their early success was defined by gold watches in the Art Nouveau style, such as the Chinese Hat and Admiral models.
This year, a new trio of Corum Heritage Artisans Coin Watches have been announced, making use of American coins as well as a much rarer (for the brand) commemorative coin from Israel.Ĭorum were founded in 1955, making them relatively young by Swiss watchmaker standards. The model was a huge success for Corum, who have released numerous versions over the years including the 50th Anniversary Edition we covered previously. Or so the train of thought went back in 1964 for La Chaux-de-Fonds-based maison Corum, when they produced their first Coin watch based on the American $20 Double Eagle. Since both coins and watches are often considered “collectibles,” it makes a certain amount of sense to combine the two and entice aficionados of both hobbies.
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