Founded in 1955 by René Bannwart and his uncle Gaston Ries in the historic watchmaking hub of La Chaux-de-Fonds, CORUM was established with a mission to push the boundaries of traditional Swiss horology. The brand’s emblem, a key pointing skyward, perfectly encapsulates its founding philosophy, a drive to unlock new creative territories, pursue relentless innovation, and act with clear purpose.
Over the decades, the manufacture has become globally renowned for its daring aesthetic codes and mechanical ingenuity, defined largely by three distinct pillars. These include the nautical-themed Admiral collection with its iconic maritime pennant dials, the Golden Bridge series celebrated for its linear inline movement and transparent sapphire cases, and the Heritage line.
