Corum Ambassador is SWISS OF THE YEAR
CORUM Admiral’s Cup Mystery Moon
Baechtold helps fund Clean Water
Lehmann Ultra Precision in the Making
Called the “birth hour of a new watch culture”, 28 October 2011 marked the launch of a new manufacture of ultra-precise watches. At Schramberg’s Gut Berneck, deep in the Black Forest, Lehmann Präzisionsuhren Manufaktur Schramberg celebrated its launch as the latest addition to an outstanding horological culture with the label Made in Germany. Read more 
CORUM watch told Bangkok High Tide
As Bangkok faced devastating floods in October 2011, the Corum Admiral’s Cup Tides 48 watch proved that it is not only an instrument for sailors. This watch became a helpful instrument in indicating the time, strength and amplitude of tides, 24 hours in advance. Read more
CORUM Golden Bridge Automatic
Legendary and beautiful, the unique Golden Bridge movement of CORUM turned 30 last year. Few mechanical movements have had such an impact on horological history. Now, in 2011, CORUM raises the ante and introduces the first automatic linear self-winding movement, CORUM Caliber CO313.
Thailand Floods
Damages from floods in Thailand are catastrophic. After cities to the north of Bangkok were hit by devastating floods in early and mid October 2011, the water masses converged on the capital and caused further damages and suffering in densely populated communities around and inside Bangkok. Millions of people were affected. The National Economic and Social Development Board estimated that the economic cost of the crisis may reach US$ 7 billion.
Scarce South-Sea Pearls
Key in evaluating pearls are size, shape, color, luster and skin. There are over a 1000 types of oysters, but only three are relevant to the pearl industry. ANDY MULLER shares his selection criteria for the rarest of South-Sea pearls, and some more knowledge. Read more
CENTURY Artistry & Expertise
Discover the secrets of the CENTURY sapphire watch in its variety of colours and forms. Step beyond imagination into the realm of fascination. The hardest substance after diamonds, flawless perfection, sublime enduring beauty … are just some characteristics. Read more
Swiss Franc’s High Halted
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Tuesday, 6 Sept. 2011 announced it would no longer tolerate a strengthening of the SWISS FRANC against the EURO, beyond a level that buys CHF1.20 with EU1.00, calling a halt to the “over-valuation” of the SWISS FRANC. Read more
