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

EDITOR’S NOTE

VISION

THIS IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE NAUTILUS IN THE WORLD • The unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1500A Nautilus was auctioned off by Bacs & Russo for Children Action’s 2024 gala.

TAG HEUER RACES BACK TO THE TRACKS • The watchmaker returns as Official Timekeeper of Formula 1, in a deal that’s reputed to be worth USD 1.5 billion.

DIVINE INTERVENTIONS • Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Le Temps Divin

SOON BOON CHONG • The Vice President of Corum talks about the industry’s over-correction and staying true to Corum’s past while embracing a different future.

THE 2025 FORECAST • The trends that shaped 2024 appear to be doubling down in 2025. Here are some we hope to see even more of and one trend we really hope will wind down.

SNAKE CHARMERS • The Year of the Snake has just begun, and the watches celebrating this zodiac animal continue to captivate.

IDENTITY

CONCEPT, COMPLETION, AND CATALYST • Montblanc holds fast to its Zero Oxygen concept and continues to expand its potential.

A HISTORIC RETURN • To celebrate its 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin has planned an entire year of incredible releases, starting with the Historiques 222 in steel.

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS • The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust enters its ninth decade with plenty of panache.

LVMH WATCH WEEK 2025 • While the original plan for LVMH Watch Week in Los Angeles had to be scrapped rapidly due to the wildfires, there were nevertheless a number of striking models worth admiring.

BOLD AND BALANCED • H. Moser & Cie.’s newest addition to its Pioneer collection is intriguingly appealing.

POLAR OPPOSITE • A new Urwerk UR-230 solves the biggest disadvantage that ceramics presents.

DIVE RIGHT IN • Blancpain’s civilian tool watch collection, the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, clad fully in ceramic, looks sharp with new dials and styles.

REPEATING PATTERN • Parmigiani’s unique and mysterious minute repeater celebrates founder Michel Parmigiani’s love of the complication.

ENGINEERING BLUES • The timeless Ingenieur gets a new, equally timeless dial in blue.

SPRING AWAKENINGS • Grand Seiko welcomes the early spring season with three models in the 62GS style. Their dial textures are sure to captivate your wrist… and wallet.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS • Panerai’s Chief Marketing Officer, Alessandro Ficarelli, shares his thoughts on the brand’s evolution in his 20 years with the brand.

MONOCHROME BRILLIANCE • The GPHG 2023 Innovation Prize winner returns in a striking new guise.

THE LIGHTEST TOUCH • We guessed that Longines would unveil a carbon-and-titanium watch case soon, but the Ultra-Chron Carbon exceeded our expectations.

PERFECT TIMING • Tissot’s new PR516 models takes its manual chronograph into full auto.

SQUARING THINGS UP • Rado’s new Anatom watches now come in braceleted options, looking like a great accessible option to another square-cased icon.

CRAFT

THE ART OF FUSION • Piaget’s latest Altiplano Skeleton Ref. G0A49119 is a stunning mix of jewellery and artistry, featuring an open-worked dial with cloisonné enamelling by Anita Porchet.

INDIE FUNK • Artistic dials, traditionally the domain of fine and high watchmaking brands, are appearing in microbrands with remarkable success. Here are some of our favourites.

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