CROWN Magazine

ART FOR ALL

Fancy owning a Van Gogh? Or perhaps something more contemporary from Keith Haring and Damien Hirst? Well, of course, you can. Thanks to Swatch, not only are the works by these famous artists far less fiscally prohibitive for everyone, they are also, by nature, gratifyingly portable, allowing you to share your tastes and interest in art everywhere you go.

The notion of watches as works of art, while ingrained in horological psyche, has always been associated with luxury watchmaking. Lofty marques are quick to extol their watches’ mechanical and decorative beauty, inviting us to ruminate over them, as we would a painting or sculpture. Unfortunately for most, these wrist-bound works of art are often just as

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from CROWN Magazine

CROWN Magazine2 min read
Bridging The Gap
The round wristwatch is the foundation and staple of the industry, which can make it difficult to create a distinct model. Corum’s Golden Bridge 43 and Golden Bridge 39 have an advantage in recognisability: their distinct CO 113 baguette movement, cr
CROWN Magazine2 min read
Editor’s Note
This year looks to be another year of smooth running for luxury watchmaking. While industry insiders and retailers are fretting about many individual concerns, ranging from purchasing among Chinese tourists to potential instabilities, et cetera, watc
CROWN Magazine2 min read
The Great Conquest
This year, Longines is celebrating an important anniversary – the Conquest’s 70th anniversary. The Conquest holds an important place in the brand’s history as its first product family. This represented Longines’ first step in its modern product strat

Related Books & Audiobooks