Today's mail call was a welcome event to say the least. My long awaited anticipation was sated today with the arrival of a truly unique, beautiful addition to my humble collection. Some of ya'll might remember this exact piece when it was introduced by FEAR on this very forum last month. I can not thank him enough for providing me with such a truly unique looking piece to add to my collection. He and I discussed this piece at quite some length and I have to say that not only was everything he said true, but as it turns out it is even better than I expected. This wonderful representation of the Corum Admiral's Cup line is a welcome addition to my collection with a pleasing style all it's own. So without further ado, I am proud to present my review of the Corum Black Hull.
The Corum Black Hull
The twelve-sided 48mm black PVD Grade 5 Titanium case is flawless in it's matte black finish and creates a stunning wrist presence with a WR of an amazing 30 ATM (1000 ft). The angular black PVD push buttons directly flanking each side of the crown not only engage the chronograph functions, but they stylishly provide ample protection for the crown as well. Engraved with the Corum "Key", the screw down crown ensures the maximum protection against water damage. Complimenting the sharp angularity of this watch are it's unique slide locks which are located to each side of the pushers and when engaged will prevent them from being accidentally activated.
The flat black enamel painted brass dial is graced with a minute sub at the 3, an hour sub at the 6, and a small second sub at the 9, all sporting Rhodium coated, black Superluminova "Dauphine" hands. Also residing at 430 on the dial is the easy to read date window which can be set by simply by utilizing the pin pusher located on the case edge at the 10. Large Rhodium coated hour/minute hands with black Superluminova make it easy to read at a glance and the Corum "Key" acts as a beautiful balance on the sweeping seconds hand.
The dodecagonal chapter ring masterfully displays nautical pendants that correspond to each of the Rhodium coated/black Superluminova chevron hour indicators. Protecting the dial is an AR coated convex Sapphire crystal which is ringed by a twelve-sided vulcanized rubber bezel that is the trademark shape of the Admiral's Cup Series.
The Grade 5 Titanium screw-in case back is adorned with an engraved SS Admiral's Cup trophy cup, Limited Edition 918/999, and is coated with vulcanized rubber. Securing the Black Hull to the arm is via the very comfortable non-tapered 24mm rubber strap and Corum engraved Grade 5 PVD coated tongue and tang buckle. The heart of the Black Hull is Corum's COSC Caliber CO753 which beats at 28,800 vph and touts a reserve of ~48 hours.
I have not really considered a Titanium piece before, but in retrospect I am very pleased with this new addition. It is a watch that has great wrist presence, unique design, well finished, and very comfortable to wear.
gave me the Corum bug and I am trying to save to get one...this will take some time of course lol I am after the chronograph 44 centro mono-pusher
Congrats again, Montexan, even if you did buy it under duress! 
