Just in time for this festive season, Corum is releasing two new versions of its Golden Bridge with a new “snow” setting. Made exclusively of diamonds, the snow setting involves arranging a random number of diamonds of all sizes in such a way that together; they cover up the entirety of the metal. It is a high-level jewellery practice for two reasons.
Firstly, the meticulous choice of the placement of each diamond. Though each one is different, they must still be as close to one another as possible, interlocking to the micron so the edges are almost touching. There is thus no consistency in this task, one which breaks away from the mechanics of brilliant and baguette cuts where all the diamonds are interchangeable.
In a snow setting, it is the setter’s own experience and daring which are at play. Each diamond is individually chosen and placed. The final composition is similar to a fresco or an expressionist painting, featuring many diamonds set individually and creating, together, the coherent image of a whole.
Next, there is the setting itself. As each diamond has a unique size, so too must each claw used for setting. It is a task requiring extreme precision which prevents the setting from being standardised, as each claw is individually worked to set its diamond and it alone.
Two models will be available in the snow setting: the Golden Bridge (with a 34 x 51 mm barrel shaped case) and the Miss Golden Bridge (21 x 43 mm).
Each case is fully set, including the crown, giving a unique glimmer to the baguette movement which stretches up and down the case and is entirely visible through the anti-reflective double sapphire crystal.
Each piece will be released in white gold and pink gold, meaning there are four models in total, for a total of 314 diamonds for the Golden Bridge and 245 diamonds for the Miss Golden Bridge, representing 2.68 ct and 1.28 ct respectively.
Technical details
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge, Reference: B113/03853 – 113.358.85/0F02 0000
Movement
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28’800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4”’ x 5”’
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold •
CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
Case
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 34.00 x 51.00 mm
Thickness: 11.35 mm
Case material: 5N 18kt rose gold • 314 Diamonds • ~ 2.68 ct • Snow setting finish with different sizes of diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in 5N 18kt rose gold with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Hands
Hour and minute: Leaf • Skeleton • Black varnish
Bracelet
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Brown
Interhorn/Buckle: 19/18 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: 5N 18kt rose gold
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge, Reference: B113/03854 – 113.358.69/0F01 0000
Movement
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28’800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4”’ x 5”’
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold • CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
Case
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 34.00 x 51.00 mm
Thickness: 11.35 mm
Case material: 18kt white gold • 314 Diamonds • ~ 2.68 ct • Snow setting finish with different sizes of diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in 18kt white gold with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Hands
Hour and minute: Leaf • Skeleton • Black varnish
Bracelet
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 19/18 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: 18kt white gold
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge Miss, Reference: B113/03844 – 113.249.69/0001 0000
Movement
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28’800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4”’ x 5”’
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold • CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
Case
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 21.00 x 43.00 mm
Thickness: 11.19 mm
Case material: 18kt white gold • 245 Diamonds • ~ 1.28 ct • Snow setting finish with different sizes of diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in 18kt white gold with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Hands
Hour and minute: Leaf • Skeleton • Black varnish
Bracelet
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 15/12 mm
Buckle type: Tongue buckle
Buckle material: 18kt white gold
Corum Bridges Golden Bridge Miss, Reference: B113/03845 – 113.249.85/0001 0000
Movement
Movement number: CO 113
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Hour & Minute
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28’800 vph
Dimension: 14 3/4”’ x 5”’
Rubies: 19
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in 18kt gold • CORUM logo engraved on the bridge
Case
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 21.00 x 43.00 mm
Thickness: 11.19 mm
Case material: 5N 18kt rose gold • 245 Diamonds • ~ 1.28 ct • Snow setting finish with different sizes of diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in 5N 18kt rose gold with glare proof sapphirecrystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Hands
Hour and minute: Leaf • Skeleton • Black varnish
Bracelet
Material: Alligator leather
Colours: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 15/12 mm
Buckle type: Tongue buckle
Buckle material: 5N 18kt rose gold