The Wristwatch Field Guide

Corum Admiral 45 Openworked Luminescent Carbon

A297/04290

The Corum Admiral 45 Openworked Luminescent Carbon is a current-production watch with a carbon fibre case. It is priced well above the $2,150 median across the guide. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price
$37,000
Material
Carbon
Grade / type
Carbon fibre
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
A297/04290
Type
Other
Case diameter
45.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic, openworked
Caliber
CO 297
Power reserve
72 hours
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Openworked, luminescent
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (limited edition of 25)
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Corum Admiral (maker) / aBlogtoWatch Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Corum Admiral 45 Openworked Luminescent Carbon?

The Corum Admiral 45 Openworked Luminescent Carbon has a carbon fibre case with a sapphire caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Corum Admiral 45 Openworked Luminescent Carbon?

It is 45.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Corum Admiral 45 Openworked Luminescent Carbon cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $37,000.

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