As a way to pay tribute to the street artists of The Great Depression, Corum came out to release the “Hobo Coin” watch. The five cent coin gained the nickname “poor’s man coin” in 1913. The value of that coin was so low that derelicts with talents attempted to rework these low-value coins in a way to make profits out of them, which led to the name “Hobo Coins.”

Going forth in time, during contemporary times, the hobo coins became very rare and extremely appreciated by collectors. This led to the creation of The Original Hobo Nickel Society that was founded in 1992. Te purpose of this society was to preserve and collect a main part of American Heritage. Russian artist, Aleksey Saburov, was part of this movement. Corum later collaborated with Saburov which gave him the chance to express his unique works of arts in the Coin Watch Collection. Saburov made the part into the dials using a special micro-engraving technique on the silver coins.

Each and every watch in the Hobo Coin Collection is special and unique in its own way. The case on this watch is a 43 mm silver case that looks magnificent. The watch is light and wears with very elegant features. The watch is fitted with a sublime crown crafted in silver and fitted with a gorgeous blue sapphire. The case has a 10 meter water resistance that protects the watch from accidental splashes or rain damage. Aging with the watch is very beautiful as it gives it a nice patina.

The dial created by Aleksey Saburov is impressive as explores “dark” themes to celebrate life during The Great Depression. Another aspect is that Saburov kept alive the works and art of the unknown artists from that era. This work requires painstaking precision to be able to maximize the powerful graphical impact as it is rich in detail.

In the video below you can see the exact detail that goes into every Corum Coin Watch.

The dial is very minimalistic as the tie indication is only realized by two slender black baton hands. The simplicity of the watch creates for emphasis on the creation of the dial and beauty of it. The “Hobo Coin ” watch is powered by the calibre CO 082. The 11 1/2”’ (25.60 mm) automatic movement is based on the well know and reliable ETA2892 or Soprod A10. This movement offers a power reserve of 42 hours and is fitted with 21 jewels and lacks the date disk.

On the back of the watch is the reverse side of the coin that features the Liberty. The watch is also fitted with a blue jeans strap which fits the “hobo” theme. The “Hobo” watch is priced at  CHF21,000.

As you will see in the video below, the ‘Stars and Stripes’ looks as if it has an exoskeleton inside the dial which looks neat. They have included the red, white, and blue colors hues and stars to represent the US flag. Through the dial you can clearly see all the mechanics to make this extravagant watch work. Paired with a nice carbon like leather strap. The calibre UN-171 provides a remarkable 170-hour power reserve and is priced at 46,000 USD. This Ulysse Nardin will come perfect to any patriot wanting to show their love for the country.

The first of on the list is a Corum homage to the 1906 song “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” It is the “Corum Stars & Stripes Bubble” watch. It features the USA flag brightly magnified on the dial. This timepiece is powered by an automatic caliber Eterna movement and then enclosed in a stainless steel case. The “Red, White, and Blue” watch matches well with a blue rubber strap and was released last year 2017 and limited to 88 pieces.

The next watch on this list is from the British watch company Bremont. Dubbed “Bremont Waterman”, it has a red, white, and blue color hue perfect for the Fourth of July celebrations. Limited to 300 pieces it is a highly technical dive watch resistant to up to 500 meters. With a 42-hour power reserve, it contains the modified caliber 11 ¼’’’ BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer. Featuring a 43mm stainless steel case with uni-directional rotating bezel, patented anti-shock movement mount, and automatic helium escape valve and crown protector, this Bremont seems perfect for the holiday.

Lastly, the Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin has a 50-piece limited timepiece called “Stars and Stripes” to honor the Independence Day as well as the brand’s connection with the US Navy. The skeleton features the red, white, and blue colors and incorporates the stars from the USA flag. The 45mm watch has a 170-hour power reserve and contains the Caliber UN-171 Manufacture manual-winding movement. The timepiece has a blue carbon-like leather strap attached to its titanium case which is accented with a blue ceramic bezel and blue crown.