Quick TakeSet sail with the Corum Admiral 42, a watch that doesn't just tell time—it speaks the language of the sea. Its crisp white dial, punctuated by vibrant nautical pennants instead of plain old numbers, is your daily call to adventure. Encased in a strong 42mm stainless steel dodecagonal fortress, this beauty is ready for depths up to 100 meters, making it a reliable companion for waterside escapades. Inside, the CO 395 automatic movement hums with the precise rhythm of 28,800 vibrations per hour, keeping your hours, minutes, small seconds, and date sharply on course with a dependable 42-hour power reserve that ensures it's ready when you are. The 5N gold-toned hands, generously filled with white SuperLumiNova, cut through the dark like a guiding lighthouse beam on a moonless night. From its unique 12-sided bezel that catches the eye to the comfortable and robust stainless steel bracelet, this Admiral is less a mere timekeeper and more a first mate for life’s grand voyages, effortlessly blending sophisticated Swiss engineering with a spirit that’s undeniably nautical and always prepared for action. It's a modern classic with a distinct story to tell on your wrist, a true conversation starter.
DescriptionThe timepiece registered under reference A395/04247 - 395.110.20/V720 AA24, a distinguished member of the Admiral 42 Automatic series, showcases a robust and precisely engineered dodecagonal case. This signature twelve-sided structure is expertly fashioned from high-grade stainless steel, a material selected for its excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and capacity to maintain a polished or brushed finish over extended periods of wear. The case dimensions are specified at a diameter of 42 mm and a vertical thickness of 10.30 mm, achieving a contemporary aesthetic that offers substantial wrist presence while preserving a degree of understated elegance suitable for diverse attire, reflective of its modern and refined silhouette. Integrity against environmental factors is assured through a certified water resistance of 100 meters (10 ATM), rendering the watch suitable for swimming and other surface water activities without compromising the internal mechanism. The dial, which forms the visual core of the timepiece, is constructed from brass and presents with a clean white surface, maximizing contrast for optimal readability. A hallmark of the Admiral lineage, the hour positions are demarcated not by traditional numerals but by 12 applied nautical pennants. These are 5N gold-toned appliques, each displaying a unique colored flag corresponding to the International Code of Signals for numerals, a direct nod to CORUM's maritime heritage. Time is articulated by dauphine-style hands, characterized by their faceted surfaces that enhance light play, a partial skeletonization adding a layer of visual complexity, and a 5N gold-toned finish. For legibility in low-light scenarios, these hands are judiciously filled with white SuperLumiNova. The watch is completed by a stainless steel bracelet, featuring an interhorn width of 21 mm that tapers to 18 mm, secured by a stainless steel triple-blade folding clasp for enhanced security and comfort.
Internally, the Admiral 42 Automatic derives its chronometric performance from the CO 395 caliber, a self-winding mechanical movement meticulously engineered for reliability and precision. This movement operates at a frequency of 4 Hertz, which equates to 28,800 vibrations per hour (vph). Such a beat rate is widely recognized in modern horology for contributing to superior accuracy by dividing time into smaller fractions, thereby minimizing the effect of external perturbations. The physical architecture of the caliber measures 11 lignes in diameter and integrates 27 functional jewels. These synthetic rubies are strategically placed at high-friction points within the gear train and escapement assembly, substantially reducing frictional wear and contributing to the movement's long-term stability and the consistency of its timekeeping performance. When the mainspring is fully tensioned, the CO 395 caliber provides a practical power reserve of approximately 42 hours, allowing the watch to maintain operation off the wrist for nearly two days. The essential functions delivered by this movement encompass the central display of hours and minutes, a distinct small seconds indication usually situated on a sub-dial, and a clearly legible date complication, presented via an aperture on the dial. The automatic winding system efficiently captures the kinetic energy generated from the wearer's natural wrist movements, translating it into the torque required to wind the mainspring, thus ensuring continuous operation without the need for periodic manual winding, assuming regular wear. This integration of complex mechanics, including the precision components of the escapement and balance wheel assembly, with the distinct visual cues of the Admiral collection, such as the pennant hour markers, defines its unique position in the luxury sports watch category.