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 • Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.

CHOPARD BETS BIG ON SUSTAINABILITY • The jeweller and watchmaker made a huge announcement at the Watches and Wonders fair on the expansion of the use of its proprietary Lucent Steel, and we’re chuffed

VACHERON CONSTANTIN • Bringing venerated art to your wrist

CAROLE FORESTIER-KASAPI • The movement director for TAG Heuer discusses how technology is elevating watchmaking at the brand today

LAURENT LECAMP • The CEO of Montblanc’s watch division has a strong vision for distinguishing its timepieces from the competition

JEAN-MARC PONTROUÉ • The CEO of Panerai talks about sustainability, the brand’s partnership with Razer, and why inclusive participation is everything

JULIEN TORNARE • The CEO of Zenith spends time on the ground listening to what consumers want

SANDRINE DONGUY • Sandrine Donguy talks about developing innovation at the historied maison of Vacheron Constantin

CHRISTIAN KNOOP • The Chief Design Officer of IWC explains why the company took so long to refine and revive Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur design

IDENTITY • Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength.

RUNNING UP THAT HILL • This year, Grand Seiko has created a chronograph that heralds a new industry standard. Find out what makes the Tentagraph so outstanding

GENEVA WATCH FAIRS 2023 • Geneva was host to the Watches and Wonders fair as well as numerous other events this past spring. Check out what each brand presented and spot the major trends shaping watchmaking this year and beyond

A. LANGE & SÖHNE • A. Lange & Söhne houses its first self-winding chronograph calibre in the Odysseus collection

BAUME & MERCIER • The Riviera collection turns 50 with a slew of new references

BELL & ROSS • This year is turning out to be a golden opportunity for Bell & Ross

BREGUET • The watchmaker revives the Type 20 chronograph with a new movement

BULGARI • The Octo Roma gets a subtle update courtesy of the brilliant Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

CHANEL • Chanel uses an icon of the Maison to revive a traditional watch design – the secret watch

CARTIER • The French Maison continues to refine its icons, including the Santos and Tank Normale

CHOPARD • A new Alpine Eagle and a limited edition Imperiale watch are just a few of the big releases for the brand

FRANCK MULLER • The Grand Central Tourbillon lights up the night with neon-coloured dials

FERDINAND BERTHOUD • The independent watchmaker introduces the final release of its fusée-and-chain tourbillon

GRAND SEIKO • The Micro Artist Studio brings two new masterpieces this year

HAUTLENCE • An unexpected partnership results in a spectacular watch for Hautlence

HERMÈS • The French luxury house builds on the popularity of the H08 collection

HUBLOT • Hublot unleashes a full range of watches for collectors

IWC • IWC revives Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur SL in the Ingenieur Automatic 40 with an in-house movement

LAURENT FERRIER • Green is the colour of the season at Laurent Ferrier

JAEGER-LECOULTRE • It’s all about the Golden Ratio this year for Jaeger-LeCoultre

MONTBLANC • From spectacular chronographs to stylish Iced Sea models, Montblanc continues the transformation of its watch...