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Corum Bubble

Collection profile · 2000

CORUM Bubble is the maison's oversized, domed-crystal cult watch family, launched in 2000 under Severin Wunderman and known for its magnifying sapphire crystal, 47 mm cases, and graphic limited-edition dials.

Collection shots

Corum Bubble moon and dragon limited editionCorum Bubble dragon eye limited edition

Why it matters

Bubble matters because it is CORUM at its most playful and anti-conventional: a technically simple automatic watch transformed into a recognisable collector object by a huge crystal, optical distortion, and fearless dial art.

Key references

Original Corum Bubble watch from 2000

Bubble 2000 2000

Original Bubble — The first Bubble established the collection's dramatically domed crystal and oversized case as a deliberate break from conventional watch design. Case: 47 mm. Material: Stainless steel.

WorldTempus / Corum

Corum Bubble 47 Dragon limited edition

Bubble 47 Dragon

Bubble 47 Dragon — Dragon and skull editions show how Bubble became a canvas for bold limited-edition graphics and pop-culture dial treatments. Case: 47 mm. Movement: Automatic. Material: Black PVD steel.

WorldTempus / Corum

Corum Bubble x Label Noir central tourbillon

Bubble x Label Noir

Bubble x Label Noir Central Tourbillon — The Label Noir unique piece shows Bubble's later high-complication side, placing a central tourbillon inside the collection's theatrical case architecture. Case: 47 mm. Movement: Automatic tourbillon. Material: Black ADLC titanium.

WorldTempus / Corum

Collection timeline

  • 2000 — Severin Wunderman launches the Bubble, inspired by a 1960s diving watch with a pressure-resistant domed crystal.
  • 2001 — The Bubble reaches peak early production, with WorldTempus reporting sales as high as 20,000 pieces that year.
  • 2007 — Production pauses after Wunderman's death, turning the original Bubble run into a remembered cult chapter for CORUM.
  • 2015 — CORUM relaunches Bubble as a platform for limited editions and graphic dial experiments.

Fun facts

Optical signature

The crystal is not just protective glass; its globe-like distortion is the collection's defining visual device.

Dial canvas

Bubble became a vehicle for skulls, dragons, pop-art ideas, and collaborations because the huge crystal amplifies the dial.

FAQ

When did the Corum Bubble launch?

WorldTempus traces the Bubble to 2000, when Severin Wunderman created the oversized domed-crystal watch.

Why does the Bubble look distorted?

Its thick domed sapphire crystal works like a magnifying glass, enlarging and visually warping the dial as part of the design.

Is the Bubble a current main Corum collection?

CORUM's current site emphasizes Admiral, Golden Bridge, and Heritage; this page treats Bubble as a source-backed cult and heritage collection rather than a current official catalogue pillar.

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More from Corum

  • Admiral — CORUM’s Admiral is the house’s nautical sport-chic icon, defined by its dodecagonal case, maritime pennant hour markers, and a 2026 refresh that adds new case architecture, redesigned dials, reimagined pennants, an integrated interchangeable bracelet, and an in-house caliber.
  • Golden Bridge — CORUM’s Golden Bridge is the maison’s transparent, architecture-first icon, built around the linear baguette movement that became a defining signature in 1980 and remains central to the collection’s modern sapphire, titanium, and classic gold interpretations.
  • Coin Watch — Corum’s Coin Watch is the maison’s emblematic heritage concept: a timepiece built from a genuine coin, combining collectible numismatic material, ultra-thin watchmaking, and a long-running identity linked to exclusivity and prestige.

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