Luxury watch and jewellery retailer, Watches of Switzerland, has acquired Roberto Coin Inc., the North America business division of the renowned Italian jewellery brand, for $130 million. The deal was announced Thursday. Under the terms of the agreement as revealed by the two companies, Watches of Switzerland (WOS) will have exclusive distribution rights and ownership […]
The world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht has been unveiled in Amsterdam. It has taken Feadship 5 years to deliver Project 821, reportedly commissioned by Bill Gates. Project 821 features 12 guest staterooms, two staff cabins, accommodation for 44 crew members, a hospital, library, elevator, cinema, pool with a moveable glass bottom, multiple hot tubs, steam […]
Sylvester Stallone’s Patek Philippe Reference 6300G-010 Grandmaster Chime will be one of the top lots at Sotheby’s “The Important Watches” auction in New York. Sotheby’s said it’s the first time this model has appeared at auction. Its estimate is $2.5 million to $5 million. It is among 11 timepieces owned by Sylvester Stallone being offered […]
The 2024 Met Gala, widely considered the world’s most anticipated fashion event, has arrived. Forbes Australia breaks down the glamorous night by the numbers. The Met Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May in New York City, has officially begun. From the exorbitant ticket price to the limited number of attendees, […]
This year’s Met Gala, one of the biggest events in fashion, is underway with co-chairs Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Anna Wintour and more stunning in fashion aligned with the theme: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Key Takeaways Key Background The annual Met Gala is typically on the first Monday in May. The gala is always star-studded and […]
Watch and jewelry retailer, Wempe, launched the latest iteration of its “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux. This Signature Collection consists of a series of limited edition and exclusive timepieces made in collaboration with best-in-class watch manufacturers, available only at Wempe, which includes the retailer’s Fifth Avenue New York store in the Peninsula New York Hotel. Previous […]
Breakfast in bed might be nice, but is it better than lab-grown diamonds? Or a professional-quality blast chiller? Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we have some ideas on how to show mum what she really means to you. St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon: $40 At the end of the day, it’s the simple […]
One of Australia’s most coveted mansions is up for sale with a price tag tipped to exceed $200 million – which would make it the most expensive sale in the nation’s history. Located in Sydney’s prestigious Point Piper, the mega-mansion known as ‘Wingadal’ has been the family residence of John Symond, founder of Aussie Home […]
If you missed the United-Nations-designated International Day of Happiness on March 20, don’t worry, be happy: Chopard is keeping the happy times alive with a new collection of its signature Happy Sport watch collection. The new Chopard models, famous for the five or seven diamonds that move randomly between two sapphire crystals over the watch […]
From Rolex and Patek Philippe to Cartier and IWC, timeless timepieces from the world’s biggest watch show. This year’s edition of Watches and Wonders was a little light on wonders, but there were still plenty of innovative and unforgettable timepieces, including several record-breakers. Piaget debuted the thinnest tourbillon, which clocks in at svelte 2 mm, […]