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Corum breaks bank with new poker bracelets
Irvine, Calif.—Corum has unveiled its 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, the most coveted poker trophies in the world, which now feature a design that's both bigger and bolder than...
June 09, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Corum partners with FHH, refocuses collections
Geneva—Corum has signed a partnership agreement with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) "to create long-term value," according to the luxury watch brand.
December 11, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Robb Report, luxury brands partner on exclusive series
Irvine, Calif.—Robb Report publisher CurtCo Media has announced the launch of the Robb Report Limited Edition Series, its first-ever for-purchase collection of one-of-a-kind products and...
November 09, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Corum, poker pros, celebs 'Ante Up for Africa'
Las Vegas—A bevy of celebrities and professional poker players gathered in Las Vegas earlier this month for the second annual "Ante Up for Africa," a Texas Hold'em charity game held to raise...
July 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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UK Conrad Humphreys to be global brand ambassador for Corum
Corum, known as the "Watchmaker of the Sea," has announced that professional sailor Conrad Humphreys will become an ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker. In addition to completing the Vendee Globe, an...
May 29, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Wunderman replaces Orloff at Corum USA helm
Neuchatel, Switzerland—Montres Corum Sarl has announced that President Michael Wunderman will replace Corum USA President Stacie Orloff to preside over the distribution of the brand in North...
January 09, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Corum all in for poker champs
Irvine, Calif.—Corum is placing its bets on some of the world's top poker players, choosing the high-roller players as ambassadors for its watches.
September 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Corum creates 'Golden Bridge' for Neiman Marcus
Irvine, Calif.—In celebration of Neiman Marcus' 100th anniversary, Corum has dedicated a pair of limited-edition Golden Bridge watches.
September 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Ben Ainslie sails to finish with Corum
Beijing--Ben Ainslie, who at 31 became one of the greatest sailors at the Olympics ever, added a new gold medal to three existing ones at this summer's games in Beijing.
October 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Corum appoints new general manager
La Chaux-de-Fond, Switzerland—Corum Timepieces has appointed Antonio Calce its new general manager.
March 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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East Coast Jewelry hosts the Inaugural Gems of Time Invitational
The East Coast Gems of Time Invitational event sponsored by Vacheron Constantin timepieces and Venue Magazine was kicked off in South Beach, Miami, reported Fox Business. Jewels of de Grisogono,...
March 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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18-year-old poker player wins gold WSOP bracelet
Annette Obrestad, the 19-year-old winner of the first annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe tournament, walked away with a cash prize of £1 million and the WSOP 18-karat gold jewel-encrusted...
September 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Lussori gets financial backing
Carmel, Calif.—Luxury retailer Lussori has partnered with two institutional investment firms to finance its plans to expand its retail network and increase its offering of watch and jewelry...
April 04, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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East Coast Jewelry hosts 'Gems of Time'
Miami, Fla.—East Coast Jewelry's "Gems of Time Invitational" event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation kicked off at the Setai Hotel in South Beach, Fla., recently, with Vacheron Constantin...
March 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AWA elects new board
Washington, D.C.—The American Watch Association (AWA) has appointed Ronald Wolfgang of Jaeger-LeCoultre its chairman for the 2006-2007 year.
October 23, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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Swiss watches a hit, but will supply suffice?
Basel, Switzerland--Despite concerns about supplies and pricing, U.S. retailers who returned from the Swiss watch shows held in Geneva and Basel in April were full of enthusiasm for the new watches on...
October 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Need a watch with a working slot machine?
Las Vegas—Luxury watch brands and the Las Vegas set have become a staunch pair over the last few years, with companies such as Corum sponsoring pro poker players and watch designers whipping up...
February 05, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Ebel backs soccer with new watches
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland—In the watch world, brands and sports go hand in hand. Think Corum and sailing, Breitling and aviation, TAG Heuer and car racing, tennis, golf—the list...
May 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Corum chairman Wunderman dies
Nice, France—Watch-industry icon and philanthropist Severin Wunderman died of a severe stroke on June 25, while at his vacation home in Nice, France. He was 69.
June 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Swiss shows thrive as industry adapts to economy
Basel, Switzerland—America's economy may be in a lull, and the price of precious metals may hover at historic highs, but watch brands still drew in record-breaking crowds at the Swiss shows in...
June 12, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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