The Corum Golden Bridge reference 13.246.56 in yellow gold is a highly unusual example of one of the most recognisable creations in modern watchmaking. While the Golden Bridge is most often associated with its elongated rectangular case, this version is made especially rare by its round case, which gives the watch a softer and more classical presence while preserving the architectural drama of its linear movement. The result is a refined and unexpected interpretation of Corum’s most iconic horological concept.
Introduced in 1980, the Golden Bridge became one of Corum’s defining creations through its extraordinary baguette-shaped movement, suspended within the case like a miniature mechanical sculpture. In this round-cased configuration, the watch takes on a different character: less formal than the traditional rectangular Golden Bridge, but arguably even more intriguing. The contrast between the circular case and the vertical movement architecture creates a striking visual tension, allowing the movement to remain the central element while giving the watch a rare and elegant silhouette.
From a collector’s standpoint, this watch represents a particularly compelling chapter in Corum’s history. The Golden Bridge was never simply a technical exercise; it was a radical statement about transparency, structure, and the movement as the visual identity of the watch. This extremely rare round version reinforces that idea in an especially distinctive form, combining the purity of the original concept with a case design seldom encountered within the Golden Bridge family. Its rarity, unusual proportions, and unmistakable mechanical architecture make it a significant piece within the broader history of late-20th-century horological design.
Our example is especially appealing, being preserved in near-new condition and fitted with its original Corum buckle. Its yellow-gold case gives the watch a warm and elegant presence, while the exposed baguette movement remains the defining visual and mechanical signature of the model. As an uncommon round-cased configuration of one of Corum’s most important designs, this Golden Bridge stands as a highly distinctive collector’s watch, combining rarity, sculptural watchmaking, and an important expression of modern horological creativity.
