{"product_id":"corum-bridge-1668-ref-13-205-56k104","title":"Corum Golden Bridge Cuban Link Chain ref.13.205.56K104 from 1980s","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watches capture the experimental watchmaking and unapologetic extravagance of the 1980s quite like this extraordinary Corum Golden Bridge. Combining Vincent Calabrese’s radical ultralight linear movement with a substantial 18k gold Cuban-link bracelet, this example sits somewhere between mechanical sculpture, fine watchmaking and heavy gold jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of the Golden Bridge begins with independent watchmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Calabrese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who developed an entirely unconventional movement during the 1970s. Rather than hiding the mechanism behind a dial, Calabrese wanted the movement itself to become the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis patented concept was presented at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1977 Geneva International Inventors’ Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it attracted the attention of Corum. The manufacture acquired the patent and worked with Calabrese to develop the concept for production, eventually unveiling the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Bridge in 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Movement Unlike Any Other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the watch is Calabrese’s extraordinary manually wound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaguette movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional caliber, whose components are distributed across a circular plate, the Golden Bridge arranges its mechanical components vertically along a remarkably narrow central axis. The balance, gear train and barrel become part of a single linear composition running through the center of the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original architecture consisted of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an impressive exercise in mechanical reduction. The objective was not complication, but simplicity: removing virtually everything unnecessary until the mechanism itself could appear suspended inside the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Movement Made of Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Bridge takes this concept even further through its construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement’s principal structure is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its bridges and surfaces decorated by hand engraving. Rather than simply placing a mechanical caliber inside a precious-metal case, Corum transformed the mechanism itself into a piece of jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Extraordinary Cuban-Link Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example takes the already unconventional Golden Bridge considerably further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than the leather strap or more conventional integrated bracelets associated with the model, it is fitted with an exceptionally substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18k gold Cuban-link bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I have no idea why someone mixed the lightest movement in the world with a 25mm cuban link bracelet but its cool\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven more intriguingly, the watch carries the unusual reference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.205.56K104\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We have been unable to locate another Golden Bridge in precisely this configuration, suggesting an exceptionally uncommon production variant and potentially a special-request piece. Without archival confirmation from Corum, however, its exact origins remain an intriguing subject for further research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmistakably 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the wrist, the watch has extraordinary presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is an undeniable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiami Vice quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is easy to picture it disappearing beneath the cuff of a white linen suit at a summer wedding, or worn with an open Hawaiian shirt by the beach drinking heavy. Despite the sheer quantity of gold, it doesn't feel conventionally formal. It has personality, humor and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd somehow, it works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel:  Golden Bridge\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1980s\u003cbr\u003eReference number: 13.205.56K104\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 20mm x 32mm\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Material: Sapphire\u003cbr\u003eMovement: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCalibre 7000\u003cbr\u003eBracelet measurement: 18cm\u003cbr\u003eSerial: 351893 movement serial number:1668\u003cbr\u003eBox\/Papers: No\u003cbr\u003eMechanical Operation Warranty: 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Watch working properly, service history unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rvmusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54380118475062,"sku":null,"price":31500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/8628\/1014\/files\/13_CORUM_Bridge1668_13.205.56K104_01.png?v=1786132888","url":"https:\/\/relojesvintagemexico.com\/products\/corum-bridge-1668-ref-13-205-56k104","provider":"rvmusa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}