Lürssen—the German superyacht shipyard that’s known for building many of largest superyachts in the world is no stranger to superlatives. But describing the sheer number, size and diversity of the superyachts Lürssen have delivered this year may require a whole new vocabulary. That’s simply because Lürssen has delivered six, that’s right, six full-custom, one-of-a-kind, impossibly […]
Jaeger-LeCoultre has named British actor Robert Pattinson as its newest global ambassador. The Swiss watchmaker says the partnership reflects a shared commitment to precision, timeless design, artistic expression and craftsmanship. An advertising and marketing campaign featuring Pattinson is scheduled to debut in mid-September. Pattinson says he is a genuine admirer of fine watchmaking and the […]
John Casella bought Morris Wines for its wine legacy. But from the start, he saw another opportunity: turning its barrels and his beer “wash” into a serious Australian whisky business. Now that bet has produced its rarest bottle yet: a single-barrel whisky from which just 270 bottles will be released, at $298 each. The Morris […]
A look at some of Australia’s most expensive properties that changed hands during August. Megan Lieu, Senior Economic Analyst at realestate.com.au, said the split between the top and bottom of the market is now well established: The lower segment of the market has outperformed the premium segment in recent months. Following three interest rate hikes […]
To discover the best hotels in Sydney, Forbes Travel Guide’s incognito inspectors posed as ordinary guests and stayed multiple nights at each property. The capital of New South Wales strikes a perfect balance of cosmopolitan glamour and laid-back ease, natural wonders and iconic architecture. And as transportation becomes easier than ever, it’s time to turn […]
To mark the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, IWC Schaffhausen unveiled a new team watch for its partner, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Crafted from lightweight and robust Grade 5 titanium, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team (Ref. IW388121) features a deep purple dial—a first for IWC’s Pilot’s […]
Easily one of the most venerable brands in watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin has long combined the art of watchmaking with respected codes of artistic crafts for its Métiers d’Arts watches. Not only has the brand long offered hand-painted dials, enamel dials, sculpted dials and more, it also has important artistic ties with key art institutions including […]
This hotel-branded penthouse sits atop 1 Hotel & Homes’ Docklands tower. It comes with its own private office one floor down, months after its sister residence traded for close to $20 million. Forget converting the spare bedroom. This Docklands penthouse comes with its own office one floor below, taking working from home to a whole […]
James Bond may be forever linked with Aston Martin, but Daniel Craig apparently has room in his garage for something considerably slower, squarer and muddier. A 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II pickup formerly owned by Craig and his wife, actress Rachel Weisz, sold Thursday on Bring a Trailer for $56,000 after 35 bids. Earlier […]
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has issued a sneak peek of wonderful photographs from this year’s record-breaking 65,000 entries from 121 countries and territories. This release kickstarts the 62nd year of the leading wildlife photography competition by the Natural History Museum, which selects 100 winning images for 2026. The full set, showing […]