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

NEVER ALONE • The latest collaborative watch with the Navy SEAL Foundation lights up with one of its key mantras.

LEGACY REFINED • Breguet continues its 250th-anniversary celebration with a captivating creation that revisits its remarkable innovations with a new proprietary gold alloy.

TRANSCENDENCE • A superlative display of technical mastery, this redefines the limits of watchmaking.

LAURENT LECAMP • The Managing Director of Montblanc’s Watch Division believes lasting value comes from strong concepts, authentic storytelling, and emotional connection.

TIME TO SHINE • Bold aesthetics, precious gemstones, and mechanical ingenuity define the season’s most incredible high-jewellery timepieces.

LINKED TO GREATNESS • Once the understated counterpart to a great watch, the bracelet is now claiming its rightful place in the spotlight.

PASTEL DIALS • Muted shades in matte finishes are making a quietly confident statement.

THE NEW FACE OF FOREVER • From classic maisons to independent ateliers, the perpetual calendar evolves with new designs and wider accessibility in today’s watchmaking landscape.

TINY ISLAND, BIG IMPACT • From a drop in the ocean to an ocean in a drop, the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation, with the support of Blancpain, has shown that even small actions can make a big impact on marine conservation.

IDENTITY

ENGINEERED FOR PERPETUITY • Patek Philippe released several timepieces that rank among its most complicated ever created this year. Its latest innovations are dedicated to perpetual reliability, a comforting message in our complex world today.

CROWN OF GLORY • Rolex ushers in a new era with the introduction of the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller collection this year.

IMMORTALISING MOMENTS IN CINEMA • A Perpetual Commitment to the Art of Filmmaking.

THE BEAT GOES ON • The world’s largest watch fair navigated global challenges with its most expansive and widestreaching edition to date.

CARTIER • Cartier redefines elegance with the updated Tank Louis Cartier and the innovative Tank à Guichet.

CHOPARD • Anniversary sets, debut complications, and a refreshed L.U.C range remind us that classics never go out of style.

GRAND SEIKO • Grand Seiko introduced two models, but they represent great steps in its design and technological advancements.

HUBLOT • Hublot celebrates two decades of design disruption with its iconic chronograph, the Big Bang.

MONTBLANC • A cinematic homage to heritage.

PATEK PHILIPPE • The evolution of simplicity.

TUDOR • The brand sharpens its focus on professionalgrade models and introduces new dial variations and larger sizes within the Black Bay family.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN • Keeping with Traditionnelle watchmaking.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS • Love, in a Parisian Day.

ACROSS THE SPECTRUM • Classical watchmaking made a big return at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 with impressive complications to thrill collectors. From simple timekeeping to grand complications, variety is once again the spice of life among the major manufactures.

A RIOT OF COLOURS • Independent watchmaking is setting the trend in the use of colour with some seriously incredible creations.

ALCHEMY IN MOTION • Franck Muller keeps the Maison’s non-conformist and innovative spirit alive.

BACK TO THE FUTURE • The innovative watchmaker revives...