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 […]
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 […]
TAG Heuer marks its return as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1 by releasing new editions of some of its best-known racing watches from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s: the Monaco, Carrera and Solargraph. The watches were released at the 2025 Watches and Wonders watch fair, which opened Tuesday and will run till April 7. […]
The 2025 Watches and Wonders watch fair is set to begin and independent brands have come out strong with new models and reimagined classic pieces. A couple major themes among the early watch releases are bright, bold colours and skeletonised designs. Angelus Chronographe Télémètre The Angelus limited edition Chronographe Télémètre is being released in two […]
Geneva’s Watches and Wonders fair has returned, and as always, Rolex drew the spotlight with a fresh wave of releases. As predicted by Forbes Australia, the brand introduces a brand-new model – the Land-Dweller – while updating several classics with new materials, dials and design refinements. Here’s every Rolex watch unveiled in Geneva overnight. Oyster […]
On Monday, April 1st, Watches and Wonders 2025 will officially commence in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together the world’s most prestigious watch brands, collectors, and enthusiasts. Below, WatchGuys CEO Robertino Altieri, makes his predictions for the upcoming lineup. As the premier event in the luxury watch industry, Watches and Wonders sets the stage for groundbreaking releases, […]
Data from the research firm reveals that a Hermes Birkin in black togo leather might be the best luxury investment you can make. Ultra high-end handbags are up 2.8 per cent on 2024. The global Luxury Items Index compiled by Knight Frank fell by more than 3 per cent in 2024. There were a couple […]
It’s been coming for a while. This morning, the BBC broke a story (now on the front page of its website) about Scotch whisky cask investment fraudsters. The investigation uncovered scams totalling several million pounds where victims were sold overpriced or non-existent casks of Scotch whisky, with some casks fraudulently resold multiple times. In the piece, the […]
If you’ve been glued to the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, you’ve probably been dreaming of Thailand’s secluded beaches, emerald lagoons and limestone karsts rising up from a mirror-flat sea. Shot on location in Thailand, primarily Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the third season of the show offers another satirical look at the lives […]
Louis Vuitton’s commitment to independent watchmaking involves collaborating with some of the best of those independents. In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques. The Escale […]