The house
Corum is a Swiss watchmaking company founded in 1955 by René Bannwart and Gaston Ries. It is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The Admiral's Cup is the house's benchmark series.
After ownership by Hong Kong-based Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group from 2013 to 2025, Corum returned to 100% Swiss ownership through a management-led buyout in 2025.
What Corum makes
Corum is a Swiss watchmaking company headquartered in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Its named benchmark line is the Admiral's Cup series.
On the wrist
The Admiral's Cup is the Corum series identified here.
Getting started
A first look at Corum starts with its base in La Chaux-de-Fonds and its Admiral's Cup series.
Strengths
Corum has a clear Swiss identity, a named home in La Chaux-de-Fonds and a benchmark series in the Admiral's Cup.
Catches
Buyers seeking a particular reference, calibre, case size, water rating or price will need details beyond this description.
Pricing
No Corum prices are provided.
Who it suits
- Buyers researching Swiss watch houses and the Admiral's Cup series.
- Readers who value a documented La Chaux-de-Fonds base.
Who should look elsewhere
- You need a confirmed price, case size, calibre or water rating before choosing.
- You want a named corporate owner rather than a description of Swiss ownership.
Worth knowing
- Swiss watchmaking company based in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
- Founded in 1955 by René Bannwart and Gaston Ries.
- Admiral's Cup is the named benchmark series.
- Returned to 100% Swiss ownership in 2025.
Before you buy
- No case sizes, calibres or water-resistance figures are given.
- No model prices are provided.
- Current ownership is described without naming the management group.
The short of it
Corum suits a buyer who wants a Swiss watch house with a documented 1955 start and a defined home in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The Admiral's Cup gives the brand a clear series to investigate first. Its ownership has changed: Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group owned it from 2013 to 2025, followed by a management-led buyout and a return to full Swiss ownership in 2025. Choose a specific model only after checking its missing specifications and price.
What buyers ask
Where is Corum based?
Corum is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in Switzerland's Canton of Neuchâtel.
When was Corum founded?
René Bannwart and his uncle Gaston Ries founded Corum in 1955.
What is Corum known for?
The Admiral's Cup is identified as Corum's benchmark watch series.
Who owns Corum today?
Corum returned to 100% Swiss ownership in 2025 after a management-led buyout.
Who owned Corum before 2025?
Hong Kong-based Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Limited owned Corum together with Eterna from 2013 until 2025.
Does this page list Corum prices or specifications?
No. The available description does not provide prices, case sizes, calibres or water-resistance figures.
