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Corum Bubble Royal Flush

Partially verified

Produced in a limited edition in 2006, this Corum Bubble Royal Flush wristwatch is characterized by its distinctively large, curved form and a substantial, heavily domed sapphire crystal that creates a pronounced lens effect. The watch is constructed from stainless steel with polished and brushed surfaces, featuring concave lugs and a ball-shaped, screw-down winding crown finished with a rubber ring. The dial presents a three-dimensional graphic of a green casino table surface alongside a royal flush poker hand. Inside, the watch is powered by a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber, featuring a rotor customized with card-suit symbols. The case back is transparent, secured by six screws, revealing the rhodium-plated movement with fausses cotes decoration. The watch is completed by a stainless steel double deployant clasp and is accompanied by a fitted box.

Corum Bubble Royal Flush wristwatch with poker-themed dial
Corum Bubble Royal Flush wristwatch with poker-themed dial — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Corum
Reference
082.170.20
Catalogue / lot identifier
100
Source-reported date
2006
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
1754169

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch case is constructed from stainless steel and features a polished and brushed finish, measuring 45 mm in diameter and 18 mm in thickness. Its design includes concave lugs and a distinct ball-shaped, screw-down winding crown, which is fitted with a rubber ring for grip. A key feature of the design is the thick, heavily domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal that functions as a lens, magnifying the dial elements below.

The dial serves as the thematic centerpiece of the watch, presenting a three-dimensional representation of a poker game. It features a green felt casino table background layered with a royal flush hand, consisting of five cards with an ace-high sequence. The time is indicated by helicoidal steel hands, with the seconds hand distinguished by a stylized dollar sign tip. Hour indexes are marked in black and red on the outer perimeter, complemented by white minute divisions.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs”
  • “heavily domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal”
  • “ball-shaped screw-down winding crown with rubber ring”
  • “Three-dimensional rendering of a green felt casino table and the best hand in poker”

Movement and Construction

The timepiece is powered by a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and features decorative fausses cotes. Functionally, it contains 28 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement with a monometallic balance and a shock absorber system. The mechanism is regulated by an index regulator and features a self-compensating flat balance spring, as well as a hack mechanism to stop the seconds hand during time setting.

The movement is visually integrated into the watch design, with the rotor customized to display the four card-suit symbols. The case back is transparent and held in place by six screws, allowing for visibility of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal based ETA 2892A2, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration”
  • “the rotor decorated with the four card-suit symbols”
  • “transparent case back with 6 screws”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Provenance and Condition

This watch was produced by Corum as part of a limited edition in 2006. It is identified by the case number 1754169 and reference number 082.170.20. The watch is being sold alongside a fitted box, as noted in the auction documentation. The watch, case, dial, and movement are all signed by the maker.

The auction house evaluates the condition of the watch using a grading system. The case is classified as '1' (As new), the movement is classified as '1*' (As new), and the dial is classified as '1-01' (As new). The hands are reported as original to the timepiece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made in a limited edition in 2006”
  • “Accompanied by fitted box”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed”
  • “To be sold without reserve”

Open research questions

  • What is the total number of watches produced for this specific limited edition?
  • Are there variations in the hand designs for other models in the Bubble series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Corum Bubble Royal Flush
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference082.170.20“Ref. 082.170.20”
Serial Number1754169“case No. 1754169”
Date2006“Made in a limited edition in 2006.”
Movement BaseETA 2892A2“Cal based ETA 2892A2”
Case Dimensions45 mm diameter, 18 mm thickness“Diam. 45 mm. Thickness: 18 mm.”
Dial FeaturesPoker hand motif“Three-dimensional rendering of a green felt casino table and the best hand in poker - five same-suit cards with an ace high”

Visible details

  • Three-dimensional dial rendering of a poker hand
  • Ball-shaped screw-down crown with rubber ring
  • Transparent case back secured by six screws
  • Second hand featuring a dollar sign-shaped tip

Research qualifications

  • Condition report suggests overhaul is recommended at buyer's expense
  • The origin country is not specified in the provided text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

For a Poker Player Corum, "Bubble ' Royal Flush", case No. 1754169, Ref. 082.170.20. Made in a limited edition in 2006. Fine and unusual, large and curved, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with center-seconds, thick domed crystal creating a lens effect and a stainless steel Corum double deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record c899cf95ef

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