In the case of the exact fake replica Corum Bubble watches

The first major change is the diameter: The new releases all measure 47mm wide and an impressive 18.8mm high. Smartly, though, the lugs are short and curved to enable a close fit to the wrist. Of the 18.8mm of height, 8mm of that is down to the sapphire crystal alone. This is apparently no mean feat: obtaining a flawless finish on a Sapphire component of this thickness, curvature, and necessary consistency is real challenge. Corum achieves this unusual effect by starting out with a block of crystal and grinding it into a bubble-like shape, before polishing to absolute clarity.

To make the most of this feature, the designers of the Corum Bubble replica watches, decided to fit the timepieces with “Op-art” (optical-art) dials. These clever patterns give the sense of movement, as well as depth and shadow. Although flat, the dials have a degree of presence. There will be two Corum Bubble Op-Art watches available in a limited run of 350 pieces each: The Corum Bubble Drop watch has a brown PVD-coated case and a “ripple” effect dial; the Corum Bubble Sphere2 is coated in blue PVD and features an “atom-inspired” pattern on the dial. Both watches utilise Super-LumiNova on the hands. The Op-art dials have been inspired by the work of Victor Vasarely, a French artist of Hungarian descent and the founder the Op-art movement. The magnifying sapphire crystal has such an affect on the flat dials that they appear to be sharply domed themselves. With this arresting design leaping out of the watch, it’s easier to understand why this crazy contraption has so many lovers the world over. Both watches are fitted with rubber straps topped with leather, with a buckle matching their individual case finishes. The straps start out at 24mm between the lugs and taper to 20mm at the buckle.

There’s a great deal of discussion on the subject of omega replica watches as art. Although a watch needn’t be art to be of note, I’m a firm believer in their potential to straddle the boundaries of function, form, and philosophy where appropriate. In the case of the exact fake replica Corum Bubble watches, it seems to be a brand’s attempt at creating a pure objet d’art. It’s true, the Corum Bubble watches are not really like anything else the brand makes (or much like anything anyone makes, for that matter), but they are designed to be beautiful things, which is something they have in common with other timepieces bearing the Corum logo.The dedication to the sphere in these pieces is staggeringly unwavering. In my opinion, this collection works simply because it is so unconcerned with anything but the faithful realisation of its own unique concept. To make the most of this re-release opportunity, Corum has partnered with famous cymbal manufacturer Paiste. Paiste have been enlisted to create a unique dial for the Corum Bubble Paiste special edition watch. The dial of the Corum Bubble Paiste is a tiny cymbal made by Paiste in exactly the same way they would make a full-size cymbal. I’m quietly confident it would work as intended were it removed from the housing and attached to a kit, but even if it’s just for show, it looks great.