We're Not Your Typical Watch Dealers

Founder

Robert Johnston

Robert has been collecting luxury watches for 25 years, but timepieces were never the whole story. There were the exotic car deals, where a Lamborghini became currency. The 12+ years in accounting and finance, learning to read value beyond price tags. Then came aviation — pilot's certificate, flying private jets, brokering Beechcraft and Dassault aircraft. Suddenly, he wasn't just navigating luxury markets. He was flying through them.

  • Collecting25 years
  • AviationBeechcraft & Dassault
  • Exotic carsBrokerage & trade
  • Finance12+ years

Founder

Dr. Barrett Johnston

Harvard-trained and a 15-year watch collector, Barrett balances medical precision with aesthetic appreciation. His collection extends to classic automobiles and fine art — a multi-dimensional perspective on rarity, provenance, and legacy value.

  • Collecting15 years
  • TrainingHarvard
  • AutomobilesClassic
  • Also collectsFine art

Together, we built The Crown's Collection to reflect how modern collectors actually operate: fluidly across asset classes, with deep relationships and deeper knowledge. We don't just know watches — we speak fluent Ferrari, fine art, and Patek Philippe.

High-end expertise. Zero pretension.