Watch Facts

The Odysseus features a large, tactile crown with the A Lange & Söhne logo prominently displayed, crafted to complement the sporty elegance of the watch.

The crown of the Royal Oak features an octagonal design with a textured finish, mirroring the watch’s distinctive bezel, and is often adorned with the AP logo.

Bovet’s crowns are often positioned at the 12 o’clock mark, integrating seamlessly into the strap as a part of their Amadeo convertible case system, making them distinctive and practical.

Cartier typically uses a beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon; this blue gemstone serves as both a signature element and a nod to the brand’s regal history.

This crown is subtly integrated into the Streamliner’s sleek case design, marked with an “M” for Moser, highlighting the brand’s minimalist aesthetic.

The crowns in MB&F’s MAD edition watches are highly creative, often resembling elements like spaceship controls or other industrial motifs, aligning with the brand’s avant-garde style.

The crown of Vacheron Constantin watches often features a Maltese cross, reflecting the brand’s logo and its heritage, symbolizing precision mechanisms.

The Tudor rose, originally the emblem of the Tudor dynasty symbolizing the union of the Houses of York and Lancaster, serves as the logo for Tudor watches. Chosen by founder Hans Wilsdorf for its royal connotations and qualities of reliability, the rose appears on the crowns of Tudor watches, symbolizing the brand’s heritage and commitment to durability and precision. Over time, the logo has evolved from a shield-enclosed rose to a simpler, standalone rose, reflecting Tudor’s focus on refinement and robust construction.

The three dots beneath the Rolex crown logo symbolize the triplock waterproof system that Rolex employs on its watches, particularly on models designed for diving and extreme water exposure, such as the Submariner and Sea-Dweller. This system enhances the water resistance of the watches, featuring three sealed zones within the crown to ensure robust protection against water intrusion.

Panerai’s crown is shielded by a unique lever-based locking mechanism, which enhances water resistance and gives the watches their distinctive, robust appearance.