CROWN

CROWN is an informative and relatable magazine for the modern watch lover. Discover the latest trends and insights from the watchmaking world, get up to speed on the technical and design innovations, and be engaged with CEOs and creative directors from the top brands that matter.

CROWN

EDITOR’S NOTE

VISION • What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?

ROLEX IS ACQUIRING WATCH RETAILER BUCHERER • One of the biggest watch retailers in the world will be owned by the biggest Swiss luxury watchmaker in an unexpected move.

ONLY WATCH 2023 • The 10th edition of the Only Watch charity auction sees a record number of participating brands and numerous unique watches offered up for auction

PATEK PHILIPPE’S GRAND EXHIBITION TURNS TO THE EAST • The biggest Watch Art Grand Exhibition so far saw over 60,000 attendees discover some spectacular creations by the watchmaker

JACQUET DROZ • Tourbillon Skelet Ceramic – Skull Pointillism

MARCO BORRACCINO • The co-founder of Singer Reimagined explains why he’s bringing his brand to Southeast Asia

FRANZ LINDER • The CEO of Mido explains why he has no interest in replicating the past

PIERRE RAINERO • Cartier’s Style and Heritage Director talks about the strength of its designs, the new Baignoire, and the brand’s enduring creativity

IDENTITY • Go and make interesting mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being there.

STAYING UNCONVENTIONAL • Swiss watchmaker Corum continues to chart its own path among the sea of watchmakers out there, bringing a new Concept Watch this year that fuses artistry, technology, and sustainability in one model

THE DROPTAIL’S COMPANION • Vacheron Constantin delivers a grand tourbillon for a grand tourer

ALL ON THE WRIST • Rolex’s new and gloriously beautiful Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, created to celebrate the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, surprises every watch collector this year

MASTERS OF THE SEA • To celebrate the Seamaster’s 75th anniversary, Omega has launched the Summer Blue series, with a striking hue reflecting the seven seas’ light to deep blues

SPACE ODYSSEY • Urwerk suspends the satellite display of the UR-120 in deep black

SPLITTING HANDS • A. Lange & Söhne is introducing a new dial execution for its 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar. Just don’t call it a salmon dial

SUMMER OF ’69 • Singer Reimagined fetes the seminal year with a new collection featuring high-end chronographs

BLACK GOLD • Jaeger-LeCoultre gives the oft-overlooked modern classic Master Control an eye-catching update

THE NAVIGATOR’S WRISTWATCH • IWC introduces a new Mark XX for the 75th anniversary of the Mark 11

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS • The Norqain Wild One Skeleton comes in two refreshing hues this summer, for the man whose lifestyle is more than just beach

IN DOUBLE TIME • Longines’ popular multi-time-zone pilots’ watch now comes in a more wrist-friendly size

THE PRX IS BACK • Tissot’s PRX 35mm gets an auto upgrade and an exclusive mother-of-pearl dial.

BLUE IS THE WARMEST SUMMER • TAG Heuer releases a limited edition, blue-hued Monaco watch perfect for tropical revelry

OCEAN FARERS • Tudor celebrates its Alinghi Red Bull Racing partnership with a pair of extremely well-built tickers

FAR OUT • Rado’s DiaStar Original gets a stylish update with a skeletonised movement

TUNED IN • Mido brings back a cult favourite after 50 years, in a new form

COLOURING THE SEAS • Luminox brings waves of colours to its Pacific Diver

CRAFT • Well, you can't teach the poetry, but you can teach the craft.

THE HOLY GRAIL OF WATCHMAKING...