Do you need a mechanical watch to track a soccer match? Richard Mille would argue yes. The specialist Swiss watchmaker unveiled the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, a highly technical timepiece designed to track a football match from kick-off to the final whistle — even recording every goal scored. The watch is offered in two limited […]
Medals carry intrinsic value, often called “podium value.” And thanks to the rise in precious-metal prices, that value has never been higher.
In a surprise move, luxury goods holding company, Richemont Group, said it will sell specialist watch brand, Baume & Mercier, to the Damiani Group, an Italian family-run jewelry business. The two companies released a brief joint statement Thursday saying the sale is expected to close in the summer of 2026 and remains subject to certain […]
Sotheby’s September jewellery and watch auctions in Paris totalled €9.3 million (AUD$16.4 million), marking Sotheby’s best jewellery results in the City of Lights since 2018 and the fourth consecutive white glove sale for its Fine Watches auction. Both sales were part of Sotheby’s Paris Luxury Sales which included auctions for luxury handbags and wine and […]
When it comes to Rolex history, myth and legend are often intertwined with facts and accuracy, but the importance of the Mercedes Gleitze Rolex Oyster is difficult to overstate. This watch is credited with reshaping the cultural reference of the wristwatch and propelling Rolex into its status as one of the world’s most prestigious brands. […]
The autumn auction season for Sotheby’s begins with its “Fine Jewellery” sale in Paris on September 30. The auction is part of Sotheby’s Luxury Week in the “City of Lights” that features live and online sales of jewels, watches, handbags and accessories, and wine and spirits. The Fine Jewellery auction of 269 lots weighs heavily […]
Panerai’s two newest watches – The Submersible Marina Militar (PAM01697) and the Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech (PAM01698) – are inspired by Aviazione Navale, the Italian Navy’s aviation branch, which supports the Italian Naval fleet with aircraft that extends its reach and capabilities in difficult environments. Both timepieces are powered by the P.900 caliber automatic movement, […]
Three well-known luxury brands joined forces to produce a limited-edition table clock that combines their heritage and artisan knowhow. The Bugatti Calandre Table Clock is the combined creation of luxury watchmaker and jeweler, Jacob & Co., high performance automobile manufacturer, Bugatti, and French luxury glassmaker, Lalique. The research and development as well as the design […]
“The Mediterranean Blue,” a 10.3-carat fancy vivid blue diamond sold for $21.5 million during Sotheby’s sale of High Jewelry in Geneva on Tuesday. It was not only the top lot of the sale, but it was the marquee item during the series of jewelry auctions held in Geneva. The bidding for the cushion modified brilliant-cut […]
Men’s and women’s watches were prominent on the wrists of the invited guests, who ranged from two members of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to WNBA basketball stars to award-winning actors. For the first time since 2003, the Met Gala held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art had a men’s style theme: “Superfine: […]