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Haute horlogerie comes alive in CROWN, a dynamic watch magazine and online resource for the modern watch lover. Whether seasoned collectors or budding watch lovers, CROWN informs, educates and most importantly, entertains watch buffs who demand fresh perspectives and authentic content. Published quarterly, it is available at all good bookstores, as well as digitally on Magzter and Zinio. Visit www.crownwatchblog.com for the latest watch news, trends and reviews.

INTRODUCING: Panerai Submersible Marina Militare PAM01697 & PAM01698
13/08/2025

INTRODUCING: Panerai Submersible Marina Militare PAM01697 & PAM01698

A pair of robust tickers inspired by the Italian Navy’s aviation branch. There are collaborations, and then there are legacies. Panerai’s connection to the Italian Navy belongs to the latter. From clandestine underwater missions in the 1930s to tool watches for today’s collectors, the brand’...

INTRODUCING: Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer (Ref. M026.830.16.030.00)
06/08/2025

INTRODUCING: Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer (Ref. M026.830.16.030.00)

A 1970s-inspired globetrotter with a dive watch lineage. Mido has long flown just under the radar, producing some of the most reliable, well-balanced dive and tool watches in the Swiss mid-tier segment. The Ocean Star line is a perfect example of that understated competence. When it was introduced i...

INTRODUCING: Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph (Ref. 132947)
30/07/2025

INTRODUCING: Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph (Ref. 132947)

Sporting an elegant green colourway, the new model pays tribute to its Parisian roots. Montblanc presented its first timepiece collection in 1997, but it truly stepped up its game in 2006 with the integration of the historic Minerva manufacture into its fold and the launch of the Nicolas Rieussec C...

INTRODUCING: Seiko Presage Classic and Prospex Speedtimer Limited Editions for Summer 2025 Refs. SPB497 & SSC955
28/07/2025

INTRODUCING: Seiko Presage Classic and Prospex Speedtimer Limited Editions for Summer 2025 Refs. SPB497 & SSC955

Unglazed porcelain has never looked so good. When it comes to unconventional or non-traditional artistic dials, there are few watchmakers as prolific as Seiko. The Japanese watchmaker has quietly developed finely crafted watch dials using specific techniques – such as urushi lacquer or porcelain ...

INTRODUCING: Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Maillechort (Ref. 1760-401LE-4A-MAIL/3A)
23/07/2025

INTRODUCING: Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Maillechort (Ref. 1760-401LE-4A-MAIL/3A)

One of the Le Locle Manufacture’s most visually stunning timepieces gains a new dial material from the world of traditional watchmaking. With a storied legacy in crafting high-precision marine chronometers since its founding in 1846, Ulysse Nardin has also positioned itself as a disruptor in haute...

From Triple Trouble to Titanium Trailblazer
22/07/2025

From Triple Trouble to Titanium Trailblazer

Did you know the world’s first titanium wristwatch wasn’t Swiss but Japanese? In 1970, From Triple Trouble to Titanium Trailblazer quietly made history with the launch of the X-8 Chronometer – a watch that not only introduced titanium to the industry but also did it well ahead of its time. Ba...

INTRODUCING: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono "Yellow" (Ref. 25827KNJN)
21/07/2025

INTRODUCING: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono "Yellow" (Ref. 25827KNJN)

With a new tachymeter scale dedicated to the sport of cycling, Tudor takes its involvement to a new level. Just two years ago, Tudor made the surprise announcement that it was setting up a professional cycling team with its ambassador and cycling GOAT Fabian Cancellara. Within a year, the team was c...

INTRODUCING: Franck Muller x     MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition
17/07/2025

INTRODUCING: Franck Muller x MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition

The follow-up to the highly sought-after MULLER Vanguard is an exuberant trio of summer-ready tickers. Franck Muller’s flair for fusing haute horlogerie with thematic whimsy is perhaps most evident in its Lunar New Year launches. While this year’s Silhouette CX Snake slithered onto wrist...

INTRODUCING: Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain Final Edition
14/07/2025

INTRODUCING: Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain Final Edition

Steel appears to be the new rare commodity among boutique and high-end watchmakers. When Greubel Forsey introduced the Balancier Contemporain in 2019, the watch industry was on the cusp of the neoclassical, smaller-is-better design trend. Simpler and exquisitely crafted timepieces on smaller scales ...

INTRODUCING: IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph in Armor Gold With Obsidian-Coloured Dial (Ref. IW394009)
09/07/2025

INTRODUCING: IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph in Armor Gold With Obsidian-Coloured Dial (Ref. IW394009)

The Schaffhausen watchmaker’s triple-complication Portugieser returns in a handsome new guise. IWC Schaffhausen has been on a roll of late, releasing a bevy of crowd-pleasers, such as the limited-edition Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a green dial (Ref. IW328908) inspired by the bespoke Ingenieur SL ...

INTRODUCING: The Luminox MIL-SPEC 3359.SET
08/07/2025

INTRODUCING: The Luminox MIL-SPEC 3359.SET

A stylish and battle-ready nod to Arctic combat gear. From the improvised trench watches of World War I to today’s mission-ready tactical tools, MIL-SPEC (short for Military Specification – a set of technical standards developed by the US Department of Defense to ensure that products, materials...

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CROWN is a watch magazine for the modern watch lover. Whether seasoned collectors or budding watch lovers, CROWN aims to inform, educate and most importantly, entertain watch buffs who demand fresh perspectives and authentic content. Published quarterly, it is available at all good bookstores, as well as digitally on Magzter . Visit www.crownwatchblog.com for the latest watch news, trends and reviews.