CROWN Malaysia 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
TWICE AS NICE • Audemars Piguet brings the Jura Mountains to the heart of Kuala Lumpur
DRAMA KING • Chopard dashing new ambassador, Alejandro Nones
WINNING STATEMENT • Elevated basics and classics, and vivacious women’s watches steal the show at Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2021
LET’S PLAY BALL • Casio and the Football Association of Malaysia score another winner
PLUSH AND PROPER • Patek Philippe opens its second boutique with Cortina Watch
VACHERON CONSTANTIN • MINIATURE ENAMEL PAINTING
IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE • The reinvention of a Cartier classic
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
METEORITE • Beauty that is truly out of this world
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
DOUBLE DUTY • Patek Philippe expands its chronograph line-up featuring alluring pair-ups with perpetual calendar, annual calendar and world time complication
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE • Dapper dive watches that demand deep appreciation
BLUE GENES • Audemars Piguet expands its Code 11.59 collection with a smoky blue hue
COMING OF AGE • At 21, Corum’s enfant terrible, the Bubble, is as relevant and radical as ever
SEXY BEASTS • Girard-Perregaux’s watchmaking expertise and Aston Martin’s performance know-how come together for a project like no other
SPACE JAM • Jacob & Co expands the Astronomia universe by reaching for the stars
THE EYES HAVE IT • A 30th anniversary piece from Alexander Shorokhoff looks to the masterpieces of Gustav Klimt
RED ALERT • Bell & Ross pops up with the BR03 Red Radar Ceramic
FREE AGENT • Adaptability is key as the Aikon cements its status as Maurice Lacroix’s MVP
FIRST AMONG EQUALS • Chopard’s nostalgic tribute to the original liberating bejewelled ladies’ timepiece
STAR STRUCK • An enchanting cast of bejewelled beauties that is guaranteed to stop you in your tracks
HUE THE WORLD • Blancpain’s new vibrantly coloured collection with mechanical sass
QUEEN B • Breguet’s Reine de Naples combines beauty with history
HUBLOT • The future of fusion
LUMINESCENCE • Shining a light on luminosity in wristwatches
Stockist • Where to find and buy the watches you read about in CROWN
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