Photo: Corum
To celebrate 21 years since the Bubble Collection first came out, Swiss luxury watchmaker Corum created a unique design that's bound to make an impression – a timepiece that reproduces a realistic-looking luminescent skull right in the center, the Bubble X Ray.
Inspired by an experimental deep-sea dive watch from the '60s, which sported a huge domed crystal to withstand the pressure of the ocean, the Bubble collection took form for the first time in 2000. The watches were fitted initially with a 44 mm diameter case, but they went from big to even bigger to an enormous 52 mm.
While most timepieces for men measure around 40–42mm, Corum's have a sapphire crystal so tall that it distorts the dial. The dome’s size is meant to create a visual effect that highlights the art underneath. This new piece, the limited-edition Bubble X Ray, celebrates the line's roots with a realistic-looking skull that takes up the majority of the dial's space. The signature crystal on top makes it look even closer and more prominent than it actually is.
It comes in all-black so the white skull can capture the wearer's attention. It's not only the contrast that's bound to draw attention but also the green effect that shines in the dark due to a luminescent coating applied to the skull. Its rhodium skeleton hands complement the brass dial.
Equipped with a 47 mm Grade 5 Titanium case, the watch has a powerful water-resistance of up to 100 meters (328 ft). The beating heart of the X Ray is the in-house CO 390 movement that has enough power to keep the piece alive for 42 hours at 28,800 vibrations per hour (vph). To match the aesthetic, Corum fit the watch with a black leather bracelet that features green stitches.
While the skull design might not be everyone's cup of tea, it's sure an interesting concept for any watch enthusiast (or Haloween fan). You can get the new Bubble X Ray through an authorized retailer.
While most timepieces for men measure around 40–42mm, Corum's have a sapphire crystal so tall that it distorts the dial. The dome’s size is meant to create a visual effect that highlights the art underneath. This new piece, the limited-edition Bubble X Ray, celebrates the line's roots with a realistic-looking skull that takes up the majority of the dial's space. The signature crystal on top makes it look even closer and more prominent than it actually is.
It comes in all-black so the white skull can capture the wearer's attention. It's not only the contrast that's bound to draw attention but also the green effect that shines in the dark due to a luminescent coating applied to the skull. Its rhodium skeleton hands complement the brass dial.
Equipped with a 47 mm Grade 5 Titanium case, the watch has a powerful water-resistance of up to 100 meters (328 ft). The beating heart of the X Ray is the in-house CO 390 movement that has enough power to keep the piece alive for 42 hours at 28,800 vibrations per hour (vph). To match the aesthetic, Corum fit the watch with a black leather bracelet that features green stitches.
While the skull design might not be everyone's cup of tea, it's sure an interesting concept for any watch enthusiast (or Haloween fan). You can get the new Bubble X Ray through an authorized retailer.
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