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.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

VISION • Clarity of vision is the key to achieving your objectives.

THE REAL BASEL-XIT • Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Chopard and Tudor to leave Baselworld

DIGITAL FRONTLINE • Patek Philippe to allow temporary online sales

NEW WINGS • Subtle tweaks to the Lange 1 Time Zone make it even more fly

TONG CHEUK FUNG • Watch strap artist and founder of 47Ronin on his love for Japanese culture and crafts

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IDENTITY • If you don’t become the ocean, you’ll be sea-sick every day.

THE BIG PICTURE • At A. Lange & Söhne, true creativity is more than just a flash of brilliance; it is the art of channelling sustained inspiration

IN IT TOGETHER • Watch companies discuss the impact of the global health pandemic and, more importantly, offer hope and solidarity amid challenging times

THE SHOW MUST GO ON • From judicious roll-outs to variety-filled repertoires, a round-up of releases from our favourite brands at Watches & Wonders 2020

HIGH EXPECTATIONS • A look back at the Rolex Sky-Dweller, a sublime travel companion that remains the Swiss watchmaking giant’s most complex wristwatch today

THE REVOLUTION WITHIN • Despite bloodshed, turmoil and threats to his life, Abraham-Louis Breguet produced some of his most inspired work in the midst of the French Revolution

AHEAD OF ITS TIME • Patek Philippe’s Advanced Research watches have proven to be an accurate harbinger of several new normals in modern watchmaking

ADVENTURE BECKONS • It took getting used to, but Montblanc’s 1858 series of exploration-themed watches is shaping up to be the brand’s star collection

BREIT PROSPECTS • Breitling CEO Georges Kern dispenses insights on his brand’s current crop of novelties, including the long-awaited relaunch of the iconic Chronomat

LAB OF HONOUR • “We don’t innovate just for the sake of it,” says CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué of Panerai’s inventive spirit

SEA CHANGE • Corum may be many things, but stuffy it certainly is not

STEPPING OUT • Zenith casts a wide net for new audiences with its Carl Cox and Land Rover collaborations

CRAFT • A great artist takes what he did not make and makes of it something that only he can make.

LIGHT FANTASTIC • The lively iridescence of Chopard’s Happy Sport sparkles with even more brilliance

ONE IN A MAILLON • Cartier’s newest bracelet watch Maillon de Cartier demonstrates the French maison’s knack for instantly iconic creations

AVENUE OF STARS • Harry Winston’s iconic Avenue collection shines in the spotlight

SOUL • It is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you.

TAG HEUER • Access all areas

MOVEMENT FREQUENCY • Getting watches up to speed

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