Crown & Caliber
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| Editor-in-chief | Alexandra Cheney |
|---|---|
| Categories | Luxury lifestyle |
| Publisher | European Watch Company |
| Founded | 2013 |
| First issue | February 10, 2026 (as a digital magazine) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | crownandcaliber |
Crown & Caliber is an American English-language online lifestyle magazine.[1]
History
Crown & Caliber was founded in 2013 in Atlanta by Hamilton Powell as a marketplace for pre-owned luxury watches.[2][3][4]
In 2015, Crown & Caliber formed a joint initiative with Neiman Marcus.[2] By 2020, it had secured a US$17 million senior secured credit facility to support growth and working capital.[5]
In February 2021, Hodinkee acquired it for US$46 million.[6][7][8] By May 2021, Crown & Caliber began sharing content across its own channels and Hodinkee's platforms.[9]
Following the post-pandemic market downturn, Hodinkee divested the brand in October 2024, selling its digital assets to Boston-based European Watch Company.[10][11][12]
On February 10, 2026, Crown & Caliber relaunched as an online lifestyle magazine. As of 2026, Alexandra Cheney serves as editor-in-chief, while European Watch Company serves as publisher of the magazine.[1]
Magazine
As part of the 2026 relaunch as an online lifestyle magazine, Crown & Caliber expanded beyond horology to cover travel, style, and broader lifestyle topics. It produces digital and video content distributed through its website and social media.[1]
As of 2026, its website organizes its coverage into sections including Watches, Machines, Travel, Food & Drink, Style, and Ampersand.[13]
References
- 1 2 3 Waller, Thomas (February 10, 2026). "Crown & Caliber Returns as Digital Luxury Magazine". Women's Wear Daily.
- 1 2 Beckett, Kathleen (September 7, 2015). "Crown & Caliber Joins Forces With Neiman Marcus". New York Times.
- ↑ Biggs, John (September 9, 2015). "Crown & Caliber Unveils A New Marketplace For Watch Lovers". TechCrunch.
- ↑ Northam, Mitchell (Nov 21, 2017). "Luxury watch company Crown & Caliber moves to north Fulton". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ↑ Bates, Rob (April 23, 2020). "Crown & Caliber Gets $17 Million Credit Facility".
- ↑ Bates, Rob (February 18, 2021). "Hodinkee Buys Pre-Owned Watch E-tailer Crown & Caliber".
- ↑ Bentley, Daniel (February 18, 2021). "Hodinkee acquires pre-owned watch retailer Crown & Caliber". Fortune.
- ↑ Schilling, Erin (February 18, 2021). "Atlanta's Crown & Caliber acquired by luxury watch content leader Hodinkee". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
- ↑ "A Quick Update On Crown & Caliber + HODINKEE". May 7, 2021.
- ↑ Gallagher, Jacob (May 22, 2024). "They Built a $100 Million Watch Empire. Then the Market Tanked". The Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ "Hodinkee Sells Used Watch Site Crown & Caliber to Boston Dealer". October 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Hodinkee Sells Used Watch Site Crown & Caliber to Boston Dealer". Bloomberg. October 10, 2024.
- ↑ "About - Crown & Caliber". April 9, 2024.