Regarding the chronograph counters ....

I agree that the perfect legibility for a chronograph would rather demand a central minute counter hand than a small subidal. But I think if there is only the latter, it should at least be possible to use a chronograph in a manner it was designed for: to take an accurate reading of elapsed time.

I admit, though, that sometimes a nice design gets priority:

This is my AquaTerra chronograph, and I really like it for its nice proportions and elegant design. Apparently, its designers wanted to make a chronograph that keeps the subtleness of a three-hands-watch, while offering the possibility of a chronograph. Therefore, the three subdials received only a minimum of markers, to the effect, that at first sight the subdials are not conspicious at all. However, this is exactly the "feature" that puts me off a bit. Although, in the Omega's case, there at least are subdivisions of 2.5 minutes on the minute counter (regardless of the fact, that the minute counter hand is jumping every full minute, and therefore never can meet these 2.5 minutes markers), permitting an accurate reading - albeit after a while of concentrated staring and calculating. The Corum, however, is even more reduced, and I think this takes the design too far, since it does not only dominate the function, but renders it unfunctional altogether.

Regards,
Marcus

Baselworld 2012: Corum Report

By: foversta : March 20th, 2012-15:17

The 2012 collection of Corum is mainly focussed on the Admiral's Cup with new complications joining the line. Good news for me, I like it. Honestly, I'm quite impressed by the new strategy of the brand: prices are more realistic and they start to take adv...

The tourbillion is it

By: 4Js : March 20th, 2012-16:19

fX The tourbillion with the multiple guilloche is beautiful. As always the RG looks fantastic on you. I would like to see the SS on you to compare. Nicely priced for a great look. Innovative. Best, Joe

Here is a WS of the SS Tourbillon.

By: foversta : March 20th, 2012-16:34

Thanks Joe for your comments! Fx...

Thanks!

By: 4Js : March 20th, 2012-19:30

It's like Cinderella, my wish and you provide. I like this one. But I think the RG is yours! Joe

What an unusual Tourbillon

By: aaronm : March 20th, 2012-20:23

the dial-view is nice, but from the back it REALLY looks like it came from the ETA spare parts bucket! A

Humm...

By: foversta : March 24th, 2012-06:38

Don't agree with you Aaron. There is something in the lay-out which makes it very different. Fx

Not the layout...

By: aaronm : March 24th, 2012-17:46

but the individual pieces. Particularly the winding train and especially the rotor look identical to pieces I've seen in standard ETA designs a

would have to agree...

By: takman : March 25th, 2012-12:07

that rotor looks out of place on a piece like this. Chris

Could you explain what is going on

By: docsnov : March 20th, 2012-20:45

with the back of the last watch? It appears to be a ring inside a ring but no evidence is seen on the dial side. Is this an optical illusion or is the inner ring part of the alarm function? Thanks for the report and pictures. I agree that Corum has some a...

Back of the chargé d'affaire.

By: foversta : March 24th, 2012-03:19

The backcase was designed in order that the Schild movement doesn't appear to be lost in the case: the movement by itself is the classic movement, without any change except the upper bridge. Thanks for your comments! Fx

Thank you for the great report!

By: Marcus Hanke : March 21st, 2012-07:44

I always liked Corum, mostly due to its nautical theme, but never owned one. The annual calendar is very nice, but I am not sure about the tourbillon. In my opinion, a tourbillon should be the epitome of a watch brand's lineup (if there are not even more ...

You raise some good points Marcus

By: Delamere : March 23rd, 2012-03:15

I didn't notice at first the absence of markers on the counters, but now that you mention it their non-existence is glaringly obvious! In fact it puts me off the design a bit, just a bit. I could probably live with it though because let's face it - if you...

Regarding the chronograph counters ....

By: Marcus Hanke : March 25th, 2012-08:43

Thank you Marcus for your comments.

By: foversta : March 24th, 2012-03:17

I will tell you something funny about the chronograph: I often remark some strange details like the cut scale of the Arena Genta chronograph or with the Midnight Tourbillon Chronograph. But here, as any subdial is done the same way, without any specific s...

Thanks for the Corum report Fr.Xavier. I feel Corum designs are steadily improving

By: AnthonyTsai : March 28th, 2012-20:21

each year, and their designs are now much more easy on the eyes IMO. Love the alarm watch too! Cheers, Anthony

Chargé d'Affaires For me

By: aldossari_faisal : March 31st, 2012-14:10

Love the dial design the details on it... and the complication as well , what size is the case? Thanks FX. Faisal