August 2015 127 www.bahrainthismonth.com They say time and tide wait for no man. Two decades ago, master watchmaker Corum introduced a remarkable timepiece that helped you keep a close check on both. Corum Admiral’s Cup Ac-One 45 Tides enjoys an iconic status among sea-lovers and connoisseurs of precision watches. Till now, this model, with mechanical movements indicating the time and strength of the tides, the lunar cycle, as well as the strength of the currents and the height of the tides, remains a truly unique specimen in the watchmaking world. The primary strength of Corum Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45 Tides is unquestionably its CO 277 calibre which provided an effective solution for nautical timekeeping. It was developed with the aid of the famous creator Dubois-Depraz, with input from scientific institutions such as the National Hydrographic Service from the French Navy in Brest and the Astronomic Observatory of Geneva. Corum and its affiliates spent three years of laborious work to be able to produce a movement that provides all the necessary tidal details, which are essential when you are sailing the high seas. The latest CO 277 calibre provides these navigationrelated indications on a striking red dial with sub-dials that are more meticulously styled than ever. The watch gives the wearer information about how strong and high the tides are and when high and low tide will next occur. For most of the world, each happens twice in a day. The Moon, which determines tidal movements, appears at 12 o’clock. When it is a full or new moon, the strength of the tides – indicated by a dedicated hand on the dial – is at its peak, with a 95 to120 coefficient, and hovers between 20 to 45 during the first and last moon quarters. The six o’clock sub-dial indicates the time of the next two tides in the coming 24-hour period. To know whether the tide is rising or ebbing, the user need only consult the counter at nine o’clock, which also indicates the current strength. The maximum tide intensity is shown when the pointer is on the horizontal red line. The strength of the decreasing current is shown when the hand moves towards the high and low tides indicator reaching its lowest strength on alignment with the vertical white line. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock. These remarkably engineered sub-dials are elegantly arranged and adorned with Corum’s famous and exclusive ‘split pomegranate’ motif on the main dial. The iconic nautical pennants on the inner bezel ring lend an elegant overall sense of depth to the structure. You can find this beautiful watch at any Asia Jewellers outlet. Call 17 535-344. Take a minute to admire the new and improved, iconic timepiece from the house of luxury watchmaker Corum. Maritime Moments ASIA JEWELLERS
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