Admiral's Cup Challenge 48 "Black Flag" Limited Edition by CORUM
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Admiral's Cup Challenge 48 "Black Flag" Limited Edition
A bold new expression of the legendary Admiral's Cup, the Challenge 48 "Black Flag"
is a fusion of deep black and luminescent blue, with the bright colors of the signature nautical pennants noticeably missing. This Limited Edition of 100 pieces is exclusive to the United States. It will be unveiled in a lead launch by Tourneau at an event on November 20th at its King of Prussia, PA location.
The Admiral's Cup collection embodies CORUM's sporty side. Immediately identifiable by their 12-sided cases, these models have been intriguing fine watchmaking enthusiasts since 1960, when the collection was introduced. Bearing the name of a legendary international regatta, this line is one of the brand's five mainstays, along with the Romvlvs, Golden Coin, Golden Bridge and Specialty Watches. Today, the line is adding an uncompromising black titanium version enhanced with key details highlighted with blue Superluminova. This limited-edition watch confirms CORUM's place as a standard of reference among watchmakers.
Titanium is obtained from two minerals: rutile (titanium oxide) and ilmenite (titanium-iron oxide). The word comes from Greek mythology where Titan meant Giant: a powerful name inspiring a strong and technical timepiece.
Ultimate sign of reliability and accuracy
Built as an extreme sports chronograph that perpetuates the legend of the Admiral's Cup, the Admiral's Cup Challenge 48 "Black Flag" features a black titanium case holding an automatic chronograph movement with COSC chronometer certification. Chosen for its excellent resilience and lightness, the titanium minimizes the weight and protects the robust automatic movement. This CO-753 caliber, which provides the chronograph function in addition to hours, minutes, seconds and date, operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 42-hour power reserve.
The imposing 48mm case speaks of its power. It has locking push-buttons thanks to an exclusive locking system. The screw-down case back, also of black titanium, is decorated with the Admiral's Cup trophy. A black rubber bezel surrounds the convex anti-reflective sapphire crystal, protecting the top side of the watch. Made for extremes, this sporty chronograph carries on the legacy of the legendary Admiral's Cup.
The black dial, magnificently decorated with "Côtes de Genève," displays chevrons covered with blue luminescent material, an avant-garde choice. The hour and minute hands are faceted and shine in the blue due to an identical treatment. The only exception is the chronograph second-hand. Assertively placed at the center of the dial, with the CORUM key as a counterweight, the chronograph second-hand is covered with deep black lacquer. The small chronograph minute and hour counters and the small seconds, at 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 respectively, have hands that shine by using a specific blue Superluminova gives a bright contrast and makes them easy to read. The date is displayed in a large window at 4:30.
On the flange, another symbol characteristic of the collection, 12 very discreet nautical pennants mark the hours.
The winding rotor is engraved with the brand's name, a reminder that CORUM cares as much about the technical quality of its timepieces as about their aesthetics. The black vulcanized rubber strap has a pin buckle made of black titanium and engraved with the brand name. The Admiral's Cup Black Flag 48 is guaranteed watertight to 300 meters and has been developed with excellent shock resistance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Movement
Self-winding chronograph, CO-753
Official chronometer-rating certificate (COSC)
Frequency: 4Hz, 28'800 vibrations/hour
27 jewels
Special CORUM finish, including the oscillating weight engraved with the brand name
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Chronograph with hour counter at 6 o'clock, minutes at 3 o'clock, seconds in the center
Power reserve of 42 hours
Case
48mm diameter
Black titanium
Black vulcanized rubber bezel
Crown in black titanium, engraved with CORUM key
Stylized lever-pushers in black titanium at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock
Exclusive system of locking pushers
Screw-down back in black titanium, adorned with a raised engraving of the Admiral's Cup Trophy
Dial
Black "Côtes de Genève"
3 black counters
12 discreet nautical pennant hour-markers painted on the flange; noticeably missing are the bright signature maritime colors
12 chevrons coated with blue Superluminova
Wide date aperture
Facetted hands with blue Superluminova
Black chronograph seconds hand
Glass
Cambered twelve-sided sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Strap
Black vulcanized rubber, width 24/24 mm
Buckle
Pin buckle in black titanium, engraved with CORUM logo
Water resistance
30 atmospheres (990 feet / 300 meters)
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