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A concept stretched to its limits                    Three versions – each with its own atmosphere
To bring this piece to life, the teams from Corum    The new hues of the Admiral AC-ONE 45
and Kronometry 1999 sought to extend the             “Kronometry” are highlighted by three new flange
original concept of the Admiral 45 Bronze,           options. The first model features a red/burgundy
developing the nautical feel still further, taking   flange to go with the dominant colours of the
bronze to its absolute limits, and in doing so,      bronze case; the second model sports a grey
and showing off the mechanism to even greater        flange, matching case and bezel highlights. The
advantage.Work focused first and foremost on the     third model offers more of a contrasting, deep-sea
bronze. Its original glossy finish has been aged     feel, with a black flange that sets off the darker
more, making it look as if it has spent an eternity  shades of the tarnished bronze and the crown
beneath the waves. The brown tones have been         protector.
faded to darker greys and blacks, as if raised from
more hostile depths.
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