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

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VISION

MARKED MOVEMENT • The Swatch Group’s production and supply of ETA movements continues to hang in the balance with the new Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) restrictions

DREAM WEAVER • Rado’s True Thinline Deep Web wins the brand’s ninth consecutive Good Design award

ART TO ART • Flag-bearer of horological preservation, Vacheron Constantin, partners with The Louvre for upcoming projects

HAMMER TIME • Record-breaking watch auctions show unabated desire and appetite for rare horological collectibles

CHOPARD L.U.C URUSHI DIAL

CROSS POLLINATION • A history lover, and a design and engineering buff share how their respective interests shaped their horological appreciation

CHRISTIAN FERRIER • Partner and movement constructor of Laurent Ferrier on the House that his father built

JULIEN TORNARE • Zenith’S CEO on reawakening the sleeping beauty

IDENTITY

WINGS OF DESIRE • Behind Chopard’s Alpine Eagle collection is a story of family bonds, youthful ambition, and undying pursuit of freedom

REALITY BITES • Enforced austerity and unplanned ventures into uncharted territories made the 2010s a roller coaster decade for the watch business

TIME BOMBS • Ten most significant watches of the 2010s

BEYOND ANTIMAGNETIC • A sporty timepiece with a touch of whimsy that plays well even with a suit, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss is the tool watch you didn’t know you needed

ATOMIC BOND • Examining Omega’s role in the iconic James Bond movie franchise

TAG SAVVY • The latest iteration of the Connected Watch sees TAG Heuer exploring its smart-watch capabilities to its fullest yet

THE GOLDEN HOUR • Nothing exudes sophistication like a classy yellow gold timepiece

STATE OF ENVY • When watch collecting becomes an extreme sport

FUTURE PROOFING • History doesn’t belong only to museums, says Patek Philippe museum’s curator Dr Peter Friess

TIME TRAVELLER’S WORKSHOP • Breguet’s grand complication workshop is a place where past and present collide, and vintage watches are reborn

MATERIAL GAINS • Rado CEO Matthias Breschan takes us deep into the heart of his brand’s adventures in ceramic experimentation

VIVA LA RESISTANCE • Japan’s very first waterproof watch is back

GREY GOLD • The increasing prominence and market acceptance of the pre-owned trade appears to have reached a tipping point

TIM WORK • WatchBox’s media specialist and horological YouTube sensation ruminates on editorial freedom and honest reviews in the world of pre-owned watches

BIRTH DAZE • The heady, heart-stopping tests that all Casio G-Shocks have to undergo before being certified for production are no laughing matter

BEAR ESSENTIALS • Renowned adventurer Bear Grylls lends his survival swag to Luminox watches

VISUAL IDENTITIES • Two watch designers reflect on their different paths in the world of microbrands

CRAFT

WHEN LIGHTS GO DOWN • Zenith’s new Defy Midnight collection is as versatile as it is vivacious

GIRLS GENERATION • A new microbrand has arrived. And no, it’s not for the boys

FLASH OF BRILLIANCE • Add a little sparkle to your daily wardrobe

FEELS LIKE HOME • Chopard’s co-president Caroline Scheufele on growing up in the family business and why women have a role to play in the industry

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