161 Corum A highly rare and unusual "Meteorite Peary" automatic wristwatch in platinum, with meteorite dial and moon phases display.
Estimate: € 7.000 – 14.000
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- Model Meteorite Peary
- Year Circa 1990s
- Reference 71.450.70
- Case Material Platinum
- Case Number N°109, 460'338
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Automatic, cal. 888, 33 jewels
- Movement Number 2'445'278
- Dimension 34mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Few manufactures have explored unconventional dial materials with the curiosity of Corum, and the “Meteorite Peary” stands as one of its most poetic creations, an homage to exploration, where avant-garde design meets fine Swiss watchmaking.
The defining feature is its meteorite dial, each piece uniquely marked by natural crystalline patterns formed over millions of years. Its silvery-grey surface contrasts beautifully with the deep blue accents, reinforcing the watch’s celestial character. Housed in platinum, the case confers both gravitas and discretion, its noble weight underscoring the seriousness of the concept without ostentation. The Peary case design, named after the famed Arctic explorer, is distinguished by its articulated lugs and emblematic enamel cabochons, including the signature globe motif at six o’clock, an unmistakable Corum hallmark and a direct reference to global exploration and world time complications developed by the brand. More than a simple display of rare materials, the Platinum Meteorite Peary speaks to a period when Corum dared to merge astronomy, geography, and horology into a single coherent vision. Produced in extremely limited numbers and rarely encountered today, it remains a compelling proposition for collectors drawn to watches that tell a story far beyond the wrist, one that quite literally originates beyond our planet.
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