$475,000 Concept Watch Portrays Celestial Beauty Through Floating Elements

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Corum recently unveiled a remarkable concept timepiece meant to bridge the divide between design and technology.

Simply dubbed the Concept Watch, the striking fusion comprises organic shapes and sustainable materials. For example, the 39.5 mm (1.5-inch) watch case—drawing inspiration from natural, rounded forms—is crafted from grade-five recycled titanium.

At its heart lies a captivating flying tourbillon movement that beats at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), boasting an impressive 90-hour power reserve.

Each element of the movement has been specially fashioned to appear to be floating within the sapphire plates. Building on the idea of “celestial beauty,” the dial, positioned underneath the movement, is made of aventurine stone, evoking the imagery of a meteor shower.

The design team pushed the boundaries of creativity with the construction of the watch’s caseback as well, creating an etched design encircling the distinctively shaped opening.

This window serves to highlight the tourbillon, mainspring, and gear train, with the engraving vividly explaining the primary functionalities of these components.

In addition, the brand has employed a brand-new adjustment system that ensures a perfect fit for wearers of all wrist sizes, underscoring its commitment to inclusivity.

Though the timepiece isn’t available for sale, it has been estimated to go for a whopping CHF 420,000 (US$475,300) if it were real. Perhaps sustainable for the planet, but maybe not for the wallet.

[via Corum Watches]