CROWN Malaysia

CROWN Malaysia 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

MAN OF THE HOUR • A bright new face for Bvlgari

CHAMPIONSHIP PEDIGREE • A partnership born of a mutual love for speed and precision

UP, UP AND AWAY • Bell & Ross flies the flag for French precision aerobatics

SCENE STEALER • There’s a new leading man in the Mido universe

RICARDO GUADALUPE, CEO OF HUBLOT • On the lessons learned from a challenging 2020 and his hopes for a safer, brighter future

A. LANGE & SÖHNE ENGRAVED BALANCE COCK

IDENTITY

EMERALD CITY • Blancpain’s iconic Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback gets an aquatic green hue

THE NEXT STAGE • The demise of Baselworld, the rise of Watches And Wonders, and an enforced digitalisation of watch expositions leaves non-partisan, independent brands with tough decisions to make when it comes to showcasing new wares

LIFELONG COMMITMENT • An inside look at the comprehensive Rolex World Service programme that helps all Rolex timepieces to last generations

ALL THE RIGHT ANGLES • Hublot and French artist Richard Orlinski’s longstanding creative partnership grows from strength to strength

BACK TO LIFE • More than just gorgeous, nostalgia-inducing timepieces, the rare and exclusive Cartier Vintage selection offers portals into the Maison’s past and future

FUTURE NOSTALGIA • Bvlgari demonstrates the iconic presence of its Octo Finissimo

BACK WITH A BITE • Urwerk’s UR-100V T-Rex seeks to arouse primal instincts

CHILL FACTOR • Hermès' blue beauty is stunning in its subtlety

THE COLOUR OF MONEY • Franck Muller’s Master Banker lives large with an exclusive line-up for the region

CHRONO MONDO • Zenith’s new Chronomaster Sport is shaping up to be one of the most talked about chronographs of 2021

COMEBACK KID • An old favourite from Bell & Ross makes a triumphant return

GREAT RESET • Maurice Lacroix goes all out with the retrograde complication

ELEGANCE AT AN ALTITUDE • Longines’ Spirit collection elevates the brand’s selection in the premium sports watch category with a carefully calibrated combination of vintage inspiration and contemporary muscle

MILITARY STANDARD • Meet Laco, the cult brand with an identity firmly rooted in German aviation history

FIRST DIPS • Mido surfaces with an unfussy, bang-for-buck dive watch

DOUBLE UP • Citizen kicks the door open for exciting mechanical creations with the new Calibre 0200 developed with La Joux-Perret S.A.

ART FROM THE HEART • A horological collaboration with a message of hope

CRAFT

FAIR COMPETITION • Enjoy the world’s most iconic sports watches while amplifying feminine sass

EVERY HOUR, EVERY DAY • A Patek Philippe favourite reverts to familiar fancies

CHANGE OF HEART • Breguet’s Reine de Naples Coeur marks the passing of time with a moving heart

RETRO ACTIVE • Breitling pairs the sports luxe aesthetic with a vintage vibe

SOUL

CORUM • Bridging different worlds

COSC CERTIFICATION • The go-to stamp for Swiss chronometric performance

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