CROWN Malaysia

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.

CROWN Malaysia

EDITOR’S NOTE

VISION • Every moment is a golden one for him who has three vision to recognise it as such

TEA ON TIME • Sip, browse, and savour Jaeger-LeCoultre’s revamped Pavilion Kuala Lumpur boutique.

PATRICK AOUN TAKES THE HELM AT LONGINES • With two decades in luxury watchmaking and a track record across multiple regions, the industry veteran is set to steer one of Switzerland’s most venerable brands into its next chapter.

ALPINE FRESH • Montblanc’s boutique at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur gets a refined new home.

JULIEN TORNARE, CEO OF HUBLOT • On his new role, Big Bang’s 20th anniversary and navigating uncertain times.

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.

IDENTITY • Become who you are

EXPLORER’S EDGE • Built to endure every environment, the Rado Captain Cook collection continues to merge heritage and modernity, proving itself as a diver’s watch for the 21st century.

THE CROWN SETS SAIL • Rolex takes its place among the world’s fastest sailors with precision and grit.

COMPLICATIONS REFRAMED • Patek Philippe continues its legacy of complicated ladies’ timepieces and dissolves the line between masculine and feminine watchmaking.

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.

FORM PERFECTED • Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms Tech evolves with sharper engineering, modern materials, and a leaner profile, reinforcing its place as the benchmark for dive watches.

GREEN HEAT • Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition celebrates two icons of design and engineering.

TIME REWRITTEN • Montblanc revisits the world’s first inking chronograph with a modern classic that fuses 19th-century ingenuity and contemporary refinement.

ROARING EVOLUTION • From symbol to substance, the Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion makes a milestone leap into chronograph territory.

IN THE PINK • Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Candy Pink takes a colour often typecast and redefines it for serious collectors.

BREITLING JOINS THE NFL • The Swiss watchmaker teams up with America’s biggest sport, marking the start of a high-profile partnership with the league and its fans.

FLIGHT PATH • Bell & Ross takes its professional instrument line to new heights with the BR X3, a watch that bridges aviation DNA with modern mechanical muscle.

THROUGH THE LENS OF TIME • How a cult Japanese micro-brand channels the spirit of a German camera legend.

MISSION READY • When every second counts, Luminox MIL-SPEC watches are the ultimate test of toughness and clarity.

WEARABLE MEMORIES • An acclaimed French watchmaking brand makes its first appearance in Asia.

CRAFT • The life so short, the...