Rare Rolex Daytona expected to bring up to $1.6 million at auction

A unique Rolex Cosmograph Daytona will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s Important Watches auction in Geneva on May 11. The 1999 Cosmograph Daytona, Ref.16516, in platinum with a diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial has an estimate of US$800,000 – $1.6 million. It is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever made, according to the auction […]

How the Zenith G.F.J stole the show at Watches and Wonders 2025

The Zenith G.F.J., with its bright blue lapis and mother-of-pearl dial, brickwork details and hero movement, quickly became the social media sensation of the 2025 Watches and Wonders, with journalists and collectors worldwide choosing it as a favorite. A few things account for the popularity of the watch, whose social media hits rivalled that of […]

The best of Watches and Wonders 2025

From Rolex’s first new collection in more than a decade to the world’s most complicated wristwatch, here are the timeless timepieces from the biggest watch show. Behind the scenes at this year’s Watches And Wonders Geneva—the most important trade show for luxury timepieces—the clock was ticking loudly to get new releases on boats before the […]

Inside Van Cleef & Arpels’ rare public exhibition in Sydney

Following a world tour spanning China and the UK, Van Cleef & Arpels has landed in Sydney with a rare public showcase – featuring a working gold zip necklace, a floating ruby flower, and more than a century of craftsmanship. Van Cleef & Arpels has always taken a measured approach to growth. Founded in Paris […]

‘A Minecraft Movie’ is smashing box office records—while sparking disruptive behaviour in theatres

“A Minecraft Movie,” based on the hit video game, opened in theaters this weekend and became a surprise smash, eclipsing the box office openings of hits like “Barbie”—but disruptive behavior by theatergoers has alarmed some cinemas, prompting them to put out warnings against causing a disturbance. Key Facts How have “a Minecraft Movie” audiences disrupted […]

Meet the women shaking up Australia’s rum industry

The male-dominated world of rum is being shaken up by a new wave of female distillers, blending innovation with tradition to redefine the spirit. Chanel Melani and her partner Sally Carter had allowed themselves to dream of moving up the coast and starting a distillery. It was 2015 and gin was the hot new craft […]