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

WINNING STATEMENT • Elevated basics and classics, and vivacious women’s watches steal the show at Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2021

HEAVY HITTER • Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a total of US$74,488,836 in sales to set a new record for the highest ever total for a watch sale in auction history

BACK TO BASICS • TAG Heuer updates the iconic Carrera collection with time-and-date-only models

FRANCK ADMISSION • Franck Muller stages a mini-exhibition showing its incredible journey as the ‘Master Of Complications’

HIGH TIMES • Sincere Fine Watches revives the Sincere Haute Horlogerie retail concept dedicated to contemporary high-end watchmaking

FIRST DIBS • Panerai celebrated the 10th anniversary of its ION Orchard boutique with a pre-launch of the Luminor Marina eSteel in Singapore

GLOWING LUXE • Luminox introduces the Pacific Diver Adventure that combines the brand’s penchant for robustness with a bit of shine

CARBON LOADING • The ultra-light and robust material is paving the way forward for the G-Shock line

VACHERON CONSTANTIN • MINIATURE ENAMEL PAINTING

IDENTITY

AMONG THE STARS • Excellence in astronomical and calendar complications isn’t so much a pursuit, but a promised land that Vacheron Constantin brings collectors to time and again

ART OF THE DIAL • Amalgamating art and science, Rolex’s dial-making mastery evokes colours, textures and moods like no other

LASER ENGRAVING • Where precision becomes craft

GEM-SETTING • Unbridled splendour of precious stones

MOTHER-OF-PEARL • Nature’s shimmering splendour

OPAQUE LACQUER • An inspired exploration of colours

ELECTROPLATING • Uncovering the allure of metallic beauty

PVD PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION • Redefining the possibilities of sheens and tones

APPLIQUES • Expressive touches to complete the dial

CHROMALIGHT • The power of unparalleled luminescence

ENAMELLING • A precious and time-honoured decorative tradition

EDITORS’ PICKS 2021 • CROWN’s regional editors come together for our annual shout-out to our favourite timepieces of 2021

YEAR IN REVIEW 2021 • From green watches to green shoots of recovery, here are the good, bad and surprising news-making events of this horological year

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE • Dapper dive watches that demand deep appreciation

DOUBLE DUTY • Patek Philippe expands its chronograph line-up featuring alluring pair-ups with perpetual calendar, annual calendar and world time complication

GLOW GETTER • Three of A. Lange & Söhne’s most unique innovations come together in the Zeitwerk Honeygold ‘Lumen’

TAKING FLIGHT • A gorgeous rendition of Chopard L.U.C’s first automatic flying tourbillon on the occasion of the Manufacture’s 25th anniversary

THE REAL WHIRL • Desire a tourbillon for your collection? Best go to the source.

CHIMING DISPOSITION • Irresistible chimes from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s reversible icon

NO CHILD’S PLAY • Bvlgari’s Gerald Genta Arena Retrograde 'Mickey Mouse' is the only throwback-inspired watch you need this year

READY TO FLY • The new Bell & Ross BR05 GMT is making us miss travelling for real

PRX MARKS THE SPOT • Tissot rides on a cool wave with the PRX collection

WORLDS COLLIDE • Grand Seiko’s latest hybrid Spring Drive movement takes...