Introduced in the 1990s, the Tabogan reflects a distinct era of experimental case design within Swiss watchmaking. The model features a patented convertible mechanism that allows the rectangular profile to hinge upward, transforming the wristwatch into a functional bedside travel clock.
Founded in 1955 by René Bannwart and Simone Ries in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Corum established itself by prioritizing unconventional case designs and numismatic integration. The firm gained early recognition for the Coin Watch introduced in 1964, which housed an ultra-thin mechanical movement inside an authentic sliced gold coin, signaling a departure from standard Swiss aesthetic codes.
During the late twentieth century, the manufacturer expanded its experimental design language through the introduction of the Golden Bridge and Admiral's Cup collections. The Golden Bridge, introduced in 1980, utilized a linear in-line baguette movement suspended within a transparent sapphire enclosure, a structural ethos that continues under the current ownership of the Citychamp Watch and Jewellery Group.
Overall Grade: 7.5 / 10 | Good Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 1990 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Vintage Dress Watch
Size: approx. 24x44mm Thickness: approx. 9mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel hinged case, mirrored finish, visible wear Bezel: Fixed bezel, mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Salmon stepped dial, sunburst finish Hands: Syringe hands
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull, visible wear Crystal: Curved sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Black leather strap, visible wear Caseback: Solid, screw-on, visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss Quartz Ebauche