CORUM AT IT AGAIN! - Corum Unveils Groundbreaking LAB 02
Corum Unveils Groundbreaking LAB 02
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On the heels of launching its dynamic “Risk is the Reward” campaign, Corum takes the
concept of daring innovation to all new heights with the Corum LAB 02 timepiece.
Defying all watchmaking convention, the technically advanced watch boasts a new
movement that was two years in the research and development stages. Revolutionary
in its design, the new caliber is equipped with a flying gear train, and a host of other
firsts for the brand.
The LAB 02 is a perfect example of aesthetic perfection and extraordinary
craftsmanship. The highly complicated manual movement stretches the imagination as
well as the physical constraints of watchmaking. In its creation, Corum’s development
team’s members challenged themselves to offer not only a flying tourbillon, but also a
flying gear train of sorts. The question they posed: “What if the movement doesn’t have
bridges?” They then tirelessly pursued their unconventional quest.
Two years later, Corum unleashes the LAB 02. Its caliber CO 300 consists of an impressive
416 individual components, each meticulously skeletonized and finely finished. Each
piece is hand assembled in a unique format with a flying tourbillon at 6:00, with flying
wheels that track the hours, minutes and seconds, and with the bridge set directly onto
the mainplate.
Additionally, building a movement that is not sandwiched between the mainplate and
bridge was a technical challenge that had to be overcome. The LAB02 required a
much longer axis for the gear train, and, without having a top bridge, needed ball
bearings instead of rubies on the mainplate to add strength and stability. The single
mainplate has also been highly skeletonized. The entire movement is then placed on a
fully transparent sapphire plate that allows for magnificent visibility and gives the
appearance that the elements are all floating in space.
LAB 02 is further equipped with a grand date function at 4:00 and its power reserve
indicator (55 hours) is unusually placed so that it is visible via a sapphire glass on the side
of the case at 8:00. Because of the extremely complicated nature of this 45mm watch,
just 10 pieces will be made, each identified by a specific plate number on the barrel.
Each LAB 02 can be customized, as well, enabling personal selection of the color of
gold, the choice of diamond cuts and settings, or even of colored gemstones. The
starting price of the watch, in gold, without diamonds, is CHF 180,000.
Staying true to its founding philosophy of always being Avant Garde in order to
preserve its future, Corum developed the LAB series to showcase its unprecedented
foray into distinctive and fearless watchmaking.
The LAB 02 is the second laboratory watch to make its debut, with LAB 01 released in early 2019. This new pillar of the Corum family pays tribute to the brand’s founders who were always risk takers and
nonconformists. The entire premise of the LAB series is to break the mold by thinking
outside of the proverbial box. LAB 02 certainly delivers.
Corum continues to push the envelope and provide fresh and interesting pieces to the market.
Signing off,
Alen
Technical Specifications
- CORUM LAB 02 Z300/04111 - 300.100.85/0F02 0010
- WATCH Watch Name: CORUM LAB 02
- Availibility: Limited Edition : 10 piece(s)
- MOVEMENT Movement number: CO 300 Winding system: Manual Functions: Hour & Minute • Date • Flying tourbillon • Power reserve Power reserve: 55 hours Frequency: 3 Hz, 21'600 vph Dimension: 16 1/2''' Rubies: 33
- DIAL Material: No dial
- CASE Shape: Round Dimension: 45 mm Thickness: 13.40 mm Case material: 5N 18kt rose gold Crown material: 5N 18kt rose gold • 1 Round diamonds • ~ 0.03 ct Horns material: 5N 18kt rose gold • 47 Round diamonds • ~ 0.92 ct
- Bezel material: 5N 18kt rose gold • 60 Round diamonds • ~ 1.77 ct
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
- Back type: Open screw back, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM HANDS Hour and minute: Baton • Rhodium-coated • Faceted
- BRACELET Material: Alligator leather
- Colours: Brown Interhorn/Buckle: 22/18 mm
- Buckle type: Triple folding clasp Buckle material: 5N 18kt rose gold
