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9 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I TI-BRIDGE TOURBILLON TECHNICAL DETAILS Reference 022.705.85/0F81 0000 Limited production of 25 Movement CO 022 Hand wound mechanical flying tourbillon baguette movement Bridges and plate made of ARCAP, red gold 5N coated bridge engraved with CORUM logo Hand-wound by a stem at 3 o’clock Frequency: 3Hz, 21,600 vibrations/hour 21 jewels 2 red gold 5N coated barrels with sun brushed finish Intermediate and ratchet wheel with sun brushed finish Two red gold 5N coated ARCAP strut bars fixed on the case and on the movement Power reserve of 72 hours Functions: hours, minutes, flying tourbillon Case Dimensions: 52.3 x 42.5 mm Tonneau-shaped case made of 18kt red gold 5N Case and dial set with 689 round diamonds (8.64ct) Fluted 18kt red gold 5N crown with satin and polished finishes, adorned with CORUM key 6-screw satin-finished case-back with engraved CORUM logo, open case-back under the movement Dial: set with diamonds, red gold 5N coated hour and minute baton hands with Superluminova Glass: sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Strap: black crocodile hand-stitched leather strap Buckle: triple folding clasp with opening and fastening system using 2 pushers, 18kt red gold cover bearing the CORUM logo Water resistance: 30 meters (99 feet/3atm) T he beautiful version of the Ti-Bridge Tourbillon appears adorned in 689 diamonds totalling 8.64 carats! This radiant splendour dramatically highlights the fabulous baguette movement which, suspended by its cross-bars, appears to be floating weightlessly in the center of the red gold tonneau-shaped case. The effect is further accentuated by the flying tourbillon which, in the absence of an upper bridge, looks as if it is levitating above the movement. A daringly contemporary expression of the Corum baguette movement, the first Ti-Bridge presented in 2009 has already created a sensation. The 2010 version of this model with its flying tourbillon and titanium case then took the brand’s technical expertise to a new pinnacle of achievement. In 2011, the Ti-Bridge Tourbillon stages a stunning encounter between Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie. No less than 689 brilliant-cut diamonds (8.64cts) pave the case, 18K red gold dial and the caseband, forming a gemstone river that highlights the extraordinary mechanism that is completely unveiled. A futuristic material The CO 022 baguette caliber of the Ti-Bridge Tourbillon was designed, developed and produced in-house by the Corum team. Equipped with a flying tourbillon that has no upper bridge and thus seems to be floating over the movement, its escapement beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour. This mechanical hand-wound movement is endowed with a 72-hour power reserve. Caliber CO 022, which represents an aesthetic and technical feature, has a main plate and bridges made from ARCAP that is treated to a gold finish. This new alloy made of copper and nickel is completely non-magnetic, anti-corrosive and enables complex finishing operations. Although a resolutely futuristic material, it may be adorned with traditional decorations such as satin-finishing and chamfering, creating effects that make a fine contrast with the “sunray-brushed” decoration of the two barrels. A spectacular effect The overall mechanism is held in place by a feature that has become an integral part of the unique Ti- Bridge style signature: cross-bars that secure the movement firmly in the center of the case. Also made from gold-treated ARCAP, they help to create a truly spectacular weightless effect. The generously sized 42.5 mm by 52.3 mm tonneau-shaped case is water-resistant to a depth of 30 meters. Crafted from red gold and entirely set with sparkling gems, its ample proportions give pride of place to the caliber and its constantly moving tourbillon that are visible from all sides, including through the case-back. This version of the Ti-Bridge Tourbillon is available in an ultra- limited 25-piece edition. It is delivered with two straps: one in hand-sewn black crocodile leather, the other in brown crocodile leather, and both equipped with an 18K red gold folding clasp. CorumTi-Bridge Tourbillonpavé