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.

EDITOR’S NOTE

VISION • Movies take years to bring to theatre, but hours to watch. Strikingly similar to success.

LVMH SELECTS A WINNER FOR ITS INAUGURAL WATCH PRIZE • Established in support of independent watchmaking, the prize awards a one-year mentorship with La Fabrique du Temps to the winner.

CHRISTIE’S HAS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN ASIA AND THE AMERICAS • The auction house attained its highest-ever sale total in Asia, showing resilience in the pre-owned watch market.

PATEK PHILIPPE OPENS TWO BOUTIQUES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH CORTINA WATCH • In the span of two months, the Genevan watchmaker is re-opening its boutique in Marina Bay Sands and opening new doors in Bangkok.

JACOB & CO. OPENS ITS FIRST HONG KONG BOUTIQUE WITH CORTINA WATCH • The world’s most sophisticated watch retail market will showcase Jacob & Co.’s iconic watches in an iconic location.

EVERYWATCH, A PRICING AGGREGATOR, LAUNCHES AT DUBAI WATCH WEEK • Collectors, retailers and brands now have a comprehensive way to monitor and analyse pre-owned watch prices.

5 PEACH-TONED WATCHES TO MATCH 2024’S COLOUR OF THE YEAR • These lovely timepieces are completely on-trend, and have perennial appeal.

AGE OF THE DRAGON • Vacheron Constantin Le Cabinotiers – Récits de Voyages Grisaille High Jewellery – Dragon

FRANKLY SPEAKING • With great influence comes great responsibility. As the world’s biggest luxury watchmaker, Rolex certainly understands this.

ANDREA MAGGI • The owner of Squale has plans to energise this important diving watch brand to reclaim its position in its segment.

IDENTITY • Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.

REACHING NEW LEVELS • Montblanc takes its mountaineering pursuits in a vastly different direction.

LVMH WATCH WEEK MIAMI 2024 • The first major watch event of the year brings us a lot of green and gold.

ENTER THE DRAGON • The Year of the Wood Dragon brings a rush of new creations inspired by this zodiac creature.

THE GOLDEN CHILD RETURNS • Piaget finally brings back an icon that has been clamoured for by collectors for decades.

APPROACHING THE SPEED OF LIGHT • Urwerk’s UR-100V LightSpeed expresses astronomical units through the language of time in this latest variant of the UR-100V.

THE GREAT CONQUEST • Longines’ anniversary model for the 70th anniversary of the Conquest revives a unique power reserve indication.

TOUCH OF RED • Christian Dior brings back the Chiffre Rouge collection 20 years after it was first launched.

CRAFT • When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.

TICKING ALONG • Tiffany & Co. puts a little spin on time with a table clock that celebrates the Golden ’50s.

BRIDGING THE GAP • Corum introduces two Golden Bridge models with customisable artistic elements and a new motif inspired by Asian culture.

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK • German silver was first recreated in Saxony over 200 years ago. It’s still used in German watchmaking, most notably by A. Lange & Söhne.

VERDANT BEAUTY • H. Moser & Cie. Is embracing the green trend with a mineral that’s sourced from nature.

FROM HAUTE COUTURE, TO HAUTE HORLOGERIE • Hermès draws inspiration from its artistic expressions in fashion and style to introduce several new models.

REACHING FOR THE STARS • The star-inspired Omega Constellation collection gains an ancient space material and adds 20 models to its catalogue.

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