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Out of my collection, I wanted to highlight this particular crown found on my Ebel E-type Chronograph. Ebel is still a underappreciated brand. Sadly it tried to move upscale a few years back without much success. But I love this particular model. This wat...  

Here is the diamond set crown of a Tank Anglaise and the sapphire set crown of my Tank a Vis. Have a great weekend Gents, GEO ...  

Yes, I was hoping you would share pictures of these. Seriously, the jeweler to kings can't do anything else but put a jewel there :-) Cheers and thanks for sharing, Mike

crown. Very hard to capture . I did my best:) HAGWE Edward ...  

It belongs on this character just like it belongs on your "tougher than nails" Sinn! Best, Mike ...  

Sinn watches are often made from. Have nice day! mkt33. Regards Edward

hs111. It means a lot coming from you. I really apreciate it. Enjoy your day. The weather is cooperating here in Canada beautiful days this week. I might go to the shores of lake Huron on the weekend for recreation, if so will take some pics. HAGWE Edward... 

Vintage.... A gentleman's property.... HAGWE! Ken ...  

glad to see yours has not been switched over to the "probus scafusia" version Cheers, Mike

Each Stem Applied by Hand, just phenomenal work. S ...  

but I KNEW another Purist would show it too! Awesome and a "Classic"...functional and decorative best, Mike

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what a great piece you have Best Joe

Its been a pleasure to enjoy it and I highly recommend it. S

the crown of a VH.

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The Digital Crown !!! What other crown can zoom and scroll! A joke. I will post a real watch crown later. Cheers, Nilo ...  

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. . . oh, what a . . . . . . relief it is." Bas-relief crown . . . . . . of my GS SBGW047. Art ...  

I'm dreaming of So no-relief for me ;) Yours D P.S. I like that static photo VERY much

Demonstrates the depth of the GS logo extremely well. Cheers, Mike

. . . with a brief journey to the local Irish bar for a pint and a few rounds of pool, then a very busy Sunday with road trips far and wide, culminating in the usual 8-ball tournament at the seaside dive bar and a very late supper on the Sunset Strip. Hop... 

Hidden: Absent: HAGWE, my friends. Nicolas ...  

you'll play that cards :) Time to visit my bookie ;) Best D

Hi Great Futurematic - you beat me to it, was my thinking too! Anyway here's of shot of mine show the crown with this all important words on. Slide do not lift! What a way to hide a crown :-) Cheers JML ...  

It\'s nice, as she is with 39mm diameter, thus timeless somehow.. PR @ 9, sec-hand @ 3 of the portholes. Thx again & HAGWE ! hs ...  

Hi Looks great - the Porthole models are a bit special. As you say - mine still feels kind of contemporary despite being 60 odd years ols. Thats no mean achievement for a any watch. Cheers JML

Also love the two subdials with the red accent for the PR @ 9.. Thus, really a very fine watch.. Not more, no less... Best & HAGWE, again ! hs

Of course I thought that you would bend the rules :-) Best, Mike

gary g got the great one a few months ago from our Parisian friend Best Joe

And I am very happy Gary is the one who got it! Best, Joe. Nicolas

Goes to the " Must See- list by N." for hs, please !.. HAGWE !! )

but just a crown with her guards... ...  

" We must succeed in building a watch case so tight that our movements will be permanently guarenteed against damage caused by dust, perspiration, water, heat andcold. Only then will the perfect accuracy of the Rolex watch be secured" I think Rolex has su... 

big crowns there are double crowns there are black crowns and then there are our crowns HAGWE Sincerely D ...  

I like the double crowns As well as other "double" things! :-) Cheers, Mike photocredit sharpformen . com ...  

Crowns appear minor, but in fact are our interface to the timepieces, we love !.. Cute shots !! Best & HAGWE, my friend ! hs

dear Heinz Crown IS our interface with watch Yours D

Hi All quick shot of the crown on my Sarx029 - that's still on my wrist! Glad there's a free one for other stuff :-) The crown A better view of the whole watch Cheers JML ...  

of the crown of the Ebel on my wrist and I couldn't do it at all. Thanks for sharing, Mike

My dear friend's watch borrowed for this photo. HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...  

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never seen that!

Not forged, not casted but machined. Not slim, not elegant but handy. Just nice to look at and nice to touch. More about it, later and only here in this community. Cheers kolosstt ...  

the Corum. Best, Mike

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That just feel right! HAGWE Fernando ...  

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I LOVE those blued hands better :-) Best, Mike

Love the profile shot! :) HAGWE Blomman

oh what a big crown they seem very close to each other....they are getting closer.. sorry Big Crown, my Reverso has already her fiance ...  

;) Best, Nicolas ...  

where I live, due of environmental and aesthetic policies, buildings can not go as high :)

... as you are the King of Stacks! Just awesome! Have a great week end my dear friend! con mi afectuoso abrazo! Abel.

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but not what you might think. HAGWE! ...  

any questions like " hey which Apple watch is that?" when you wear it out and about. Cheers, Mike

but once I explain, people see the resemblance. Thanks Mike!

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Crowns.. Hmmmh.. Pretty interesting topic.. Friends, As already stated in the intro to this WS, although it sounds like a simple, just necessary item, it may offer quite a variety, shape & versatile function to interact with our tic-tacs.. Here just 2 exa...  

With a special mention for this compressor crowns, from the MC Memovox, for sure! Best, my friend. Nicolas

you can always credit Nicolas :) ;)

and a integral part of what makes that watch special...without it, forget the whole compressor concept/model line Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend. Mike

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just few to mention ;) somehow dear Julian Frankie boy start humming in my head the moment I saw your post Sincerely Damjan

In fact the only time I saw it was at the PP museum but I could never get a clear photo of it. Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful visit. Best, Mike

I love the finish of the AP... But then the extra magic of the Diavolo... Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers Andrew ...  

on winning again this weeks contest in 2 categories :) Superb pictures Sincerely Damjan

You are too kind... now if only you were the judge :) Last week was just a fluke! Thanks again! Cheers Andrew

Would be my choice! Thanks for that rare back view of the Diavolo (nt) Cheers, Mike

Long time that I don't wear the Solar Impulse (first version) HB-SIA: I believe that this watch is one of the most permanent watch on my meager collection. Just love it: The titanium case is light and wonderful: The GMT complication, comes handy when trav...  

handsome Omega and one we don't see very often have a good one dear Nilo Damjan

Sometimes Omega hits the mark. Nice Ti case, carbon fiber dial, Co Ax movement. Cheers, Nilo

and showing the crown. Glad to hear that you are able to travel again! Best, Mike

Not Asia but US. Cheers, Nilo

The HB-SIA continues to be on the Omega catalog. Cheers, Nilo

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To me it is such an important element of the design of a watch. Here is one I feel is an excellent example: HAGWE all! respo ...  

Always loved that JLC. Best, Mike

... here is my contribution! Have a great week end Mike and all our friends here at PuristS!! 1) Regal Roses and Regal Shield embelleshing Crowns... 2) And of course a Crown for my favorite Crown... ...  

Have a good weekend Mike

... have a very nice week end! Cheers! Abel

reflecting in Tudor watches is just superb composition dear Abel All the best to you and all yours Damjan

,,, you like this picture! Have a very nice week end my friend! All the best, Abel.

I look forward in reading and learning about your impressions. Excelente fin de semana, Alejandro

... when I took those pictures a few years ago as soon as this model was released. I bought it brand new at a local AD, one of the very few of this model which arrived to my Country. Never took the transparent decals protecting it. I couldn´t get to fall ... 

Querido Abel, You are right! I had forgotten about this fantastic gift you gave your son! I am sure he enjoys it immensely and every time he looks at it, surely he must smile. My dad and I share watches every now and then, even to the extent of trading am... 

... to share your passion with watches with your Dad... in spite of the risks! Lol! Such an enjoyable thing is to share fun moments with parents and children! Que tengas un muy buen fin de semana mi amigo! Muy cordialmente, Abel.

One detail I find very nice is the direction to set Date on the Memovox Internaltional: Another crown related detail that I find very nice is the PCG, Pinoted Crown Guard: And yes, when you mention crown and watch in the same sentence it is hard not to th...  

is just superb shot my friend :) Sincerely Damjan

... have a great week end my friend! Cordial regards, Abel.

Thank you, felt it appropriate for this week's theme! :) Best Blomman

BTW: the pic with the Rolex crown also is a nifty shot ! LoL .. Cheers, my friend & HAGWE ! ) hs

Two crown related details that really separates these watches! :) HAGWE, my friend Blomman

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Great weekend to all, Alejandro ...  

... a true classic which got many fans here! I also enjoy so much one of these watches (modern rendition) and always looking for a vintage one to add to my collection. Disfruta tu LD mi amigo! Buen fin de semana! Cordialmente, Abel,

All the best to you, Alex

My brother in law just purchased his Legend Diver this week! Cheers, Mike

As just as your brother in law, I too bought mine less than a week ago. A fun piece, for sure, and one that I had been eyeing for a long time. Always great to hear from you, Mike! Take care, Alex

Chopard Classic Crown Lets don't forget the well known crown that carries the logo of the collection Vulcanized crown with silverish steering wheel. Cheers and have a nice weekend Kolosstt ...  

For me that crown always reminded of a tire. The "steering wheel" always looked like racing caps and the vulcanized rubber the tires. Thanks for sharing, Mike

Not able to photograph anything new this week, but couldn't resist a couple from the archive. HAGWE. ...  

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. . . green. :-)

nothing will be as appealing again.

offerings. The topping tool logo is your seconds indication. Happy Summer to all, Tim ...  

I really like Peter's large crown design...unfortunately whenever I wear his serpent calendar, it digs into the skin...guess I am a glutton for punishment! Best, Mike

on any and all of his pieces. I also don't get crown dig on my wrist. This is an amazingly long thread, looks like crowns are King. Best to all, Tim

Regards, Ronald ...  

Perfect design choice. Thanks for sharing Ronald Have a good weekend, Mike

Large and in Bronze, the latest Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze, the crown really stand out... ...  

design. Really cool! Best, Mike

It is the safety valve for each watch, not only to set the watch :) I wish everyone all the best and success WTA ...  

Yes, lots of reasons why the small crown is important in a BIG way Cheers, Mike

I just have difficulty to imaging the crown :) All the best ...  

They have the most interesting crowns of my watches The lovely Montblanc emblem in mother of pearl on the crown The blue sapphire cabochon Very interesting theme Mike! Will there be more static shots and less wrist shots this week as we focus our cameras ...  

wristscan! I'm surprised that I have't seen a Panerai yet :-) Best, Mike

Originally designed for El Haj T'hami el Mezouari el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakech , Louis Cartier designed a watch that the Pasha could use while swimming. Here's the Cartier Pasha with a canteen crown topped by a sapphire cabochon ...  

Jeweler to Kings! Thank you for showing us the canteen crown with the jewel cabachon...I think I like this better than the current faceted ones. Best, Mike

. . . and welcome to our Wrist Scan forum. We can never have enough representation from Cartier; please, feel free to join us again. Cordially, Art

I look forward to more posts Cheers

My contribution is a "hidden crown" this week. They can be very beautiful and comfortable, even they may not be the most practical. HAGWE, CC ...  

1 Q be allowed: which years is the watch from ? 70ies ? Very Best & Cheers !! hs

approx. early 70ties, maybe 1972/73. Reference Number is 9313. CC

Is this one new or is my memory starting to fail...? Looks super Funky! With you I am never sure.... Best Blomman

your memory is failing you, but only this time...once... ;)

Besides recessing it under the top lip of the case or placing it on the caseback...the best example of a hidden crown can be found on Dunhill's Bobby Finder Chronograph where moving the bezel exposes the chrono actuators on the sides. Best, MIke ...  

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. . . had my first sip with him way back when - I couldn't have been more than eleven! Memories . . .

Ocean motion. Bill ...  

weekend on the water . Best, Mike

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PS: maybe an insect ?.. ant ? Thx for the riddle ! Best & Cheers ! hs

Still one of the best crowns imho... Pic courtesy of McGonigle watches. Love the tactile feeling when winding this beauty On the back for more efficiency, less stress on the caliber, no problem winding whilst on the wrist. Inspired by a ship's valve on/of...  

Gorgeous Pics of some delicious pieces, you're the King of Independents Tim :-) HAGWE, S

That McGonigle design is interesting...the grooves look asymmetric. Is there a story behind that design that you are aware of? Thanks Tim, Mike

:-) ...and here's one that's completely screwed: Cheers, pplater. ...  

Have always like the crown on the VH but the Sonnerie AP...now that is a HEAVYWEIGHT ! Thanks, Mike

After all these years ..... Still flying high .... ...  

I hope Breitling continues to be independent. Its a tough fight. Thanks for sharing, Mike

Same manufacture, same complication, same number of crowns but not exactly same spirit. If I wasn't saving for another project , I will go for the both [/URL] [/URL] ...  

with the buzzing alarm. Thanks for showing these four crowns, Mike