Corum Bubble Royal Flush

Technical characteristics

Date

2006

Type

Self-winding wristwatch

Reference

082.170.20

Dial Features

Poker hand motif

Movement Base

ETA 2892A2

Serial Number

1754169

Case Dimensions

45 mm diameter, 18 mm thickness

Maker / attribution

Corum

Design

Visible features

• Three-dimensional dial rendering of a poker hand • Ball-shaped screw-down crown with rubber ring • Transparent case back secured by six screws • Second hand featuring a dollar sign-shaped tip

Case and Dial Design

The watch case is constructed from stainless steel and features a polished and brushed finish, measuring 45 mm in diameter and 18 mm in thickness. Its design includes concave lugs and a distinct ball-shaped, screw-down winding crown, which is fitted with a rubber ring for grip. A key feature of the design is the thick, heavily domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal that functions as a lens, magnifying the dial elements below. The dial serves as the thematic centerpiece of the watch, presenting a three-dimensional representation of a poker game. It features a green felt casino table background layered with a royal flush hand, consisting of five cards with an ace-high sequence. The time is indicated by helicoidal steel hands, with the seconds hand distinguished by a stylized dollar sign tip. Hour indexes are marked in black and red on the outer perimeter, complemented by white minute divisions.

Provenance and Condition

This watch was produced by Corum as part of a limited edition in 2006. It is identified by the case number 1754169 and reference number 082.170.20. The watch is being sold alongside a fitted box, as noted in the auction documentation. The watch, case, dial, and movement are all signed by the maker. The auction house evaluates the condition of the watch using a grading system. The case is classified as '1' (As new), the movement is classified as '1*' (As new), and the dial is classified as '1-01' (As new). The hands are reported as original to the timepiece.

Movement and Construction

The timepiece is powered by a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and features decorative fausses cotes. Functionally, it contains 28 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement with a monometallic balance and a shock absorber system. The mechanism is regulated by an index regulator and features a self-compensating flat balance spring, as well as a hack mechanism to stop the seconds hand during time setting. The movement is visually integrated into the watch design, with the rotor customized to display the four card-suit symbols. The case back is transparent and held in place by six screws, allowing for visibility of the movement.

Identification

Reference

082.170.20

Serial number

1754169

Source note

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Catalogue references

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