Offered for sale is a rare and technically distinctive Corum Admirals Cup Tides Automatic Chronometer, a model that exemplifies Corums deep maritime heritage through one of the most unusual and functionally meaningful complications in modern Swiss watchmaking: a mechanical tidal indicator.
Key Highlight Tides Indicator Complication
At the heart of this watch is Corums mechanical tides indicator, displayed on the left sub-dial and clearly marked:
High Tide / Low Tide
Rising / Falling
Half Tide
This complication mechanically tracks the lunar-driven tidal cycle, translating complex maritime physics into an intuitive, legible display. Historically, such complications were developed for navigation, harbour approach planning, and coastal sailing making this watch a rare example of practical marine horology, not merely aesthetic design.
This is a complication seldom seen even among high-end Swiss manufacturers, and it remains one of Corums most intellectually interesting and technically under-appreciated achievements.
Dial & Case Details
Deep navy blue dial, highly legible and thematically aligned with Corums maritime DNA
Signature Admirals Cup nautical pennant hour markers, each representing international maritime signal flags
Multi-register layout providing balanced symmetry without clutter
Date window at 3 oclock
Polished stainless steel case with sharp edges and excellent presence on the wrist
Sapphire crystal
Screw-down caseback with nautical engraving
Water-resistant to 50 metres. Ref.97764320/F373.Serial No.1753084. Purchase date: 05.08.2007. Verkauf in Bern (Cash)