Making time

SINGAPORE (July 17): Pushing boundaries

Corum launches a ground breaking timepiece that has been described as a very daring concept. The Corum LAB 02 timepiece takes on the “Risk is the Reward” campaign and defied all watchmaking conventions. The LAB 02 is a perfect example of that when it comes to pairing aesthetics with craftsmanship. Firstly, the watch is equipped with a new movement that was two years in the making. The end result shows a new calibre that is equipped with a flying gear train. Its calibre CO 300 consists of an impressive 416 individual components, each meticulously skeletonised and finely finished. Each piece is hand assembled in a unique format with a flying tourbillon at six o’clock position with a grand date function at four o’clock and its power reserve indicator (55 hours) is placed in a manner that it is visible via a sapphire glass on the side of the case at eight o’clock. 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.