>>CORUM Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40

Loyal to the aesthetic design that has forged the collection’s admirable reputation, it proudly bears the identity codes of its siblings: a 12-sided case and nautical pennant hour-markers.




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Now entering the Admiral’s Cup collection that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, the Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 already has the makings of greatness. Loyal to the aesthetic design that has forged the collection’s admirable reputation, it proudly bears the identity codes of its siblings: a 12-sided case and nautical pennant hour-markers. Featuring a 40 mm diameter well suited to ladies’ wrists, the newcomer clearly tops the bill right from its first appearance. It is equipped with a chronograph that asserts its sporting nature, while clothed in intense black and diamonds that proclaim its feminine spirit.

Having earned international recognition as Corum’s sports watch collection, the Admiral’s Cup has been paying tribute to the world of sailing for half a century. The bold aesthetics of its 12-sided case have made it an iconic model that is one of the four brand pillars alongside the Corum Bridges, Romvlvs and Artisans lines.

Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 - Black and white dial

*127 grams of black steel and 66 white diamonds


While clearly a legitimate heiress to the Admiral’s Cup collection, this model nonetheless stands out from its masculine counterparts by a 40 mm diameter perfectly suited to ladies’ wrists. Its other signature features include the 66 diamonds sublimating the bezel and lending a decidedly glamorous touch. The brilliance of the stones is highlighted by the fascinating contrast they make with the intense shade of the black PVD-treated steel case (1300 Vickers). The polished and satin-brushed finishes of the surfaces add hypnotic depth to this black color. Surrounded by a black vulcanized rubber crown guard, the crown is also black PVD-treated and engraved with the emblematic CORUM key.

Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 white dial Limited Edition 155

The dial is available in deep black or immaculate white versions, enhanced by three nautical pennants painted in black and white on the inner bezel ring. The chronograph direct-drive seconds hand is adorned with a counterweight shaped like a CORUM key. The hands and the hour-marker chevrons are coated with Superluminova to ensure nighttime visibility.

Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 

*black dial Limited Edition 355


The Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 houses a mechanical self-winding 12 ½’’’ movement. Endowed with a 42-hour power reserve, the latter drives the hours, minutes, small seconds, date display at 4.30 o’clock, as well as the chronograph complication controlled by pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock. Guaranteeing perfect precision that is duly chronometer-certified by the COSC, this caliber is visible through the transparent case-back that enables one to admire the dedicated CORUM finishes as well as a black PVD-treated oscillating weight engraved with the brand name.

The two interpretations of the Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 are water-resistant to 100 meters and fitted with a black vulcanized rubber strap. Issued in limited numbers of 355 for the black dial version and 155 of the model with white dial, the Admiral’s Cup Black Chronograph 40 asserts a timeless design based on striking contrasts.

Specifications

Reference

984.970.97/F371 AA32 (white dial) Limited Edition 155

984.970.97/F371 AN32 (black dial) Limited Edition 355

Movement

CO984 Self-winding chronograph, COSC certified

Frequency

4 Hz, 28,800 vibrations/hour

37 jewels

Special CORUM finish, including the oscillating weight with black PVD treatment and engraved with the brand name

Power reserve of 42 hours

Functions

Hours, minutes, small seconds, date

Chronograph with counters; small seconds at 3 o’clock, 12 hours at 6 o’clock, 30 minutes at 9 o’clock

Case Steel with black PVD treatment

40mm diameter

Bezel set with 66 diamonds, total: 0.924ct

Steel crown with black PVD treatment, engraved with CORUM key

Vulcanized rubber crown protector and bezel protector

Screwed open back in steel with black PVD treatment

Dial

Black or white

3 counters in applique

12 monochromatic nautical pennant hour-markers painted on the flange

Rhodium coated or black PVD chevrons and minute numerals

Facetted hour, minute and counter hands with Superluminova

Seconds hand counterweight shaped like the CORUM key

Date indication in a window at 4.30 o’clock

Glass

Cambered twelve-sided sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Strap

Black vulcanized rubber strap, width 21/18 mm

Buckle

Triple folding clasp with CORUM logo

Water Resistance

10 atmospheres (330 feet / 100 meters)

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