Horological Brilliance On The High Seas: Exploring The Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides

The Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Corum, a Swiss watchmaker renowned for its deep connection to maritime excellence. Nestled within the illustrious Admiral’s Cup collection, this timepiece not only embodies the line’s celebrated history but also introduces a novel dimension of horological sophistication. In this comprehensive review, we’ll embark on a voyage through the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides, delving into the annals of the Admiral’s Cup legacy before unveiling exactly what makes this watch so remarkable.

Setting Sail With Tradition: The Admiral’s Cup Collection

The Admiral’s Cup by Corum is a hallowed realm within the Maison’s horological universe. Since its inception in 1960, this collection has navigated the high seas of horology with unwavering grace and innovation, earning its place as a celebrated and highly coveted collection. Its name pays homage to the Admiral’s Cup, an international yachting regatta held in the United Kingdom, which has long been a symbol of maritime competition and camaraderie.

Throughout its illustrious history, the Admiral’s Cup has been a canvas for Corum’s artistic and technical prowess. Now known as simply the Admiral, each timepiece in the collection represents a unique interpretation of nautical themes. From intricate dials inspired by maritime flags to distinctive cases reminiscent of ship portholes, every watch encapsulates the spirit of seafaring adventure. It is within this storied lineage that the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides sets sail, drawing inspiration from its predecessors while forging a path of its own.

Since its inception in 1960, the Admiral's Cup has navigated the high seas of horology with unwavering grace and innovation, earning its place as a celebrated and highly coveted collection

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Investigating The Anatomy Of Excellence: Unveiling The Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides

Not many watches combine sailing and luxury timekeeping, much like the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides, not even the other pieces from the collection. Launched to celebrate Corum’s enduring affiliation with the maritime world, the Admiral AC-One 45 Tides pays homage to the sea in a truly distinctive manner.

While the original Tides watch launched in 1993, the reworked design released in 2014 brought some modern improvements to the piece, adding to its precision and accuracy. What sets the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides apart is its exceptional tide indication mechanism. Unlike standard moon phase displays, this feature offers not just lunar phases but precise tidal information, a critical aspect for sailors and water sports enthusiasts worldwide.

Launched to celebrate Corum's enduring affiliation with the maritime world, the Admiral AC-One 45 Tides pays homage to the sea in a truly distinctive manner

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The Intricate Dial

The dial of the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides is a mesmerising portrait of functionality and aesthetics. It is designed to reflect both the moon’s influence on tides and the watch’s nautical heritage. The complications are placed most legibly on Corum’s signature Grenadier Fendu finished dial.

The dial of the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides is a mesmerising portrait of functionality and aesthetics

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Occupying the 12 o’clock position is the standout feature of this timepiece – the high and low tide sub-dial. It serves a dual purpose: indicating the strength of the tides and illustrating the waxing and waning of the moon. The inside of the sub-dial lets you know the phase of the moon, while the outer indicator correlates with the moon phases to tell you the strength of the tide. In the case of a full or black moon, the tide strength indicator would point to the higher range of 95-120, while a lower tide strength would be denoted by the hand pointing to the lower range of 20-45.

Occupying the 12 o'clock position is the high and low tide sub-dial. It serves a dual purpose: indicating the strength of the tides and illustrating the waxing and waning of the moon

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The second sub-dial at six o’clock tells you the time of the tide in the next 24 hours. This sub-dial is designed in the form of two concentric circles with arrows pointing in the opposite direction, telling you the exact hour of the two tides in the next 24 hours. A central hand points to the 24-hour indicator on the outer circumference.

The sub-dial at six o’clock tells you the time of the tide in the next 24 hours

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The third sub-dial occupies the space at nine o’clock and tells you the strength and height of the current tide. Before heading off to your next voyage, simply look out for whether the pointer sits horizontally on the red line, which denotes that the tide is high. Similarly, if the pointer moves to the high and low indicators, you can be assured that the tide is low. It is considered that when the pointer aligns perfectly with the vertical line, then the strength of the current would be the least.

The third sub-dial occupies the space at nine o’clock and tells you the strength and height of the current tide

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Apart from these intricate complications, the dial also houses the date window at three o’clock, while the inner bezel ring features hourly nautical pennants. The skeletonised hands are coated with rhodium and are luminous, while the sleek seconds hand features the iconic Corum key as the counterweight.

Case and Caseback

While the dial is brilliant, the robust case is also exceptionally well-designed in some of the brand’s signature elements. The 45mm case of the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides, fashioned from Grade 5 titanium, exhibits a striking twelve-sided design reminiscent of a ship’s wheel. While the case appears considerably sizable on the wrist, the titanium encasing makes it surprisingly lightweight.

Staying true to its nautical nature, the timepiece boasts a water resistance up to an impressive depth of 300 metres. The sapphire crystal glass on the front and also covering the openwork caseback is anti-reflective, giving you a view into the heart of this stunning watch and making this timepiece a worthy companion on all your nautical adventures.

The watch comes with a robust case, which is exceptionally well-designed with some of the brand’s signature elements and an openwork caseback

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The CO 277 Movement

At the core of the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides beats the automatic Caliber CO 277 movement. In the works for more than three years, the movement was developed with the collaborative efforts of the Astronomical Observatory of Geneva and the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Services of the French National Navy). This SHOM-certified marvel beats at 28,800bph while boasting an impressive power reserve of 42 hours.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Tides is a horological masterpiece that blends Swiss precision with a deep reverence for the sea. Its tide indication feature, intricately linked to the moon, together with its distinctive design, impeccable craftsmanship, and practicality, make it a standout choice for those with a profound love for the ocean and a taste for fine watchmaking.