The crown is simply the knob usually located at the right hand side of the case at three o’clock. It can also be located at the other side or any other position depending on model and manufacturer, as well have more than one crown. The crown is used to wind the watches as well as set functions on the watch such as time, day, and date. Other functions could be set when the watch has more than one crown. Since water can enter the case through the crown when performing strenuous activities, some majority of water proof watches use screw-down crowns. On some sporty models like divers, an extra security feature is used, which is the crown guard. Below are a few crowns, positions, and features:

Watch with open Crown

Watch with closed Crown

Opened Crown displaying the Screw-down and Guard feature

Closed Crown with Screw-down and Guard feature

Watch with multiple Crowns

Azimuth is well known for making unusual timepieces. It is with pleasure that we present to you the SP-1 Mecanique Roulette. This watch was introduced in 2009 at the inauguration of Asia’s greatest casino in Singapore. This beatiful timepiece is not only a wristwatch but a roulette game. It is really an asset for casino, especially roulette players. The roulette works by pressing the dice shaped crown that activates the white ball to spin on the dial and stop at a random number.

The watch comes in an automatic ETA Caliber 2842 base. It has power reserve of 40 hours and was modified to have the three-dimensional roulette game. It displays the hours, and minutes and roulette game is located at the seconds hand that is activated and pressing the crown.

The case resembles a roulette table with its flat rectangular shape. It is 35 X 55 mm and 15 mm in height. On the back case it reads “Beat the Casino” and on the bottom of the back case there is a sapphire crystal that displays a partial view of the movement, actually you are able to see the balance wheel.

This watch is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces and price tag of $3,450. So will you be the proud owner of this one of a kind design?

Azimuth SP-1 Mecanique Roulette

If you are looking for a unique watch with complications and top of the line craftmanship then look no further. This Mammoth of 50 mm comes in 18k Pink Gold on a Manual winding movement. The movement is equipped with a tourbillon for maximum precision and a chornograph. The face is made of carbon fiber and beautifully displays the tourbillon on the lower right hand side. The face also features a power reserve indicator. The rectangular shape case 44 X50 mm is flyback , meaning that it shows the movement on the backcase. The rubber band and the maxim depth of 100 meters makes it also a good option for diving. The watch is definitely unique since only 30 pieces were made in the world. This dream watch has a retail cost $250,000.

Bell & Ross BR01 Minuteur Tourbillon Watch

Today We would like to highlight the Easydiver Tourbillon from Roger Dubuis. It is a manual winding watch on a 48mm titanium watch and a transparent case. The one minute tourbillon is beatifully presented on the fully skeletonized case. The movement also displays its power reserve and can endure pressure of up to 30 atm( 300 meters) . Its retail is $124,00 and is limited to 280 pieces in the world. The product specifications are as follow:

Reference Number : SED48-02SQ-71-00/S9000/A1
Movement: Manual Winding, RD Caliber 02SQ, Flying one minute tourbillon, completely skeletonized and engraved; finely finished, Seal of Geneva
Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds(on tourbillon cage); larger date; power reserve display
Case: Titanium, 48mm, height 15.3 mm ; uni-directionally rotating bezel with 60-minute divisions; transparent case back; water resistant to 30 atm
Band: Rubber , folding clasp
Remarks: Limted Edition of 280 pieces
Retail: $124,600

Roger Dubuis EasyDiver Tourbillon

There are four main types of Rolex Bracelets. They are: Oyster, Jubilee, and Presidential

• Oyster Bracelet is the most popular model now in the 2000’s since it is the most resistant and less prone to stretching. It is characterized by bigger center links than the other bracelets. It may come with the Oyster Buckle or a deployment buckle as is the case of the Submariner

Rolex Oyster Bracelet

• Jubilee Bracelet was very popular on the 90’s. It gives the watch a more dressier look. The center of the bracelet is made of three smaller links attached to each other.

Rolex Jubilee Bracelet

• Presidential will only be seen in Gold watches. It consists of smaller and round than the oyster. It comes in all Day/Date Models.

Rolex Presidential Bracelet

It is imperative to know the model number of the Rolex Watch you plan to purchase before actually buying the watch. The reason for this is because not all dealers are honest on their description. Some of them misrepresent the watches making an older watch look a newer style by customizing and not disclosing it on the description. Therefore it is important to look in the description for the model number. If the model number is not in the description then it is usually not a good sign. The model number is located at twelve ‘clock on the case between the lugs with the exception of the Oysterquartz which is located on the lugs. With the chart below you may be able to recognize the models of the most popular Rolex Watches:

Product Number on Rolex Oysterquartz

Product Number on all other Rolex Models