Forbes Life‘s newest watch writer weighs in on those releases dominating the horological zeitgeist – from downsized takes on familiar favourites to crucial new technical breakthroughs. In previous years, insiders tended to alternate between describing the vibe at Watches and Wonders as one that’s either significant or transitional. Truth be told: the reality is probably […]
Today, the legendary brand Bulgari and independent Swiss watch brand MB&F unveil their newest timepiece collaboration: Bulgari X MB&F Serpenti. Designed to shake up the watch world in general and lovers of the iconic Bulgari Serpenti specifically, the new watch marks the second collaboration between these two brands and is a mechanically advanced, three-dimensional interpretation […]
The Serpenti is one of Bulgari’s most iconic symbols, a motif it has returned to repeatedly for its jewels and timepieces over the years. There was no chance the Italian luxury brand wasn’t going to once again return to this theme for the Chinese Calendar Year of the Snake celebration beginning January 29. For the […]
2025 was supposed to be the year LVMH Watch Week made its anticipated West Coast debut in Los Angeles. Instead, devastating wildfires across California have seen last minute relocations to New York and Paris. Now split between the two iconic cities over two weeks, some of the biggest names in horology have rallied to give […]
The buzz surrounding jewelry auctions tends to focus on the big, investment-grade gemstones, but auctions are also a prime source of unique, design-focused finished pieces of jewelry, many of them signed by prominent makers. The December sales of Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips in New York are treasure troves of one-of-a-kind jewels, and this season is […]
Not content with already having set eight records for creating the world’s thinnest mechanical watches, Bulgari has done it again, beating its own record of 1.80 mm thickness to produce a mechanical watch that is only 1.70 mm thick (and 40mm wide). And not only does this Bulgari timepiece work, it works better than most […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got your present sorted for Mum, Forbes Australia has you covered. Aesop limited release Mimamori: $125 Luxury skincare brand Aesop has put together a limited-release gift kit, Mimamori, which is available in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Containing a trio of formulations, Mimamori offers […]