Omega has sold 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases in a dedicated Sotheby’s online auction for a total of CHF 534,670 (AUD$935,763), with all proceeds going to the Swiss watch brand’s long-term partner, Orbis International. The online auction was held February 12 – 24, managed by the auction house’s Geneva staff. Each case contained 11 OMEGA […]
The success of the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch is undeniable. Its release in March 2022 led to a mass frenzy of people trying to buy the inexpensive hybrid watch. New releases of the chronograph continue to be popular among a cross-section of consumers. Now the success of Omega is being tested on the auction market. […]
It was back in 1979 that Piaget released the first Polo watch – a timepiece that would become an icon not just for the brand, but for the watch-collecting world, as well. Now, to mark the 150th anniversary of Piaget, and the 45th anniversary of the Piaget Polo, the brand releases the all-new Piaget Polo […]
No dial? No hands? No problem. Hublot has once again set the bar high at LVMH Watch Week 2024 with its latest unveiling – a truly wild piece of engineering. Kicking off 2024 in style, LVMH has debuted an impressive range of new timepieces from Zenith, Tag Heuer and Bulgari. But it was Hublot’s new […]
It’s almost that time of year again. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we’ve curated some of our favourite luxe gift options that are sure to help ignite the romance this February 14. Oakridge Ovata Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV: $29.99 From the Yarra Valley, this sparkling wine is the perfect combination of both […]
Amouage Cristal & Gold Man and Cristal & Gold Woman will be available from February in Australia. With only two units of each fragrance in the country, the collector’s item will set you back $2,990 a pop. To celebrate their milestone 40th birthday, perfumery house Amouage is re-releasing Crystal & Gold Man, and Crystal & […]
From Rolex’s emoji Day-Date to the reborn Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper, watch brands are dialling up the fun. Among the buzziest releases at Watches and Wonders in 2023 was a Rolex Day-Date with a jigsaw puzzle–inspired enamel dial. Rolex then dialled up the playfulness by replacing the words in the day window with inspirational terms—including […]
One of the most iconic BMWs of the 1990s, formerly owned and driven by basketball superstar Michael Jordan, has popped up on the auction site Bring A Trailer. Even better, Michael Jordan’s sleek and spotless beemer, also known as an “E31,” only shows a tick over 30,000 miles on the clock after 33 years. Following the […]
The 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards is on this Monday and guests are definitely not going home empty-handed. The Golden Globes gift bag is always an ultra-luxe affair. Curated by luxury and lifestyle magazine Robb Report, this year’s gift bags offered to winners and presenters include 35 products and experiences totalling US$500,000 (Au$745,000). “While ‘The […]
From historical fiction to an Elon Musk biography, C-Suite executives have revealed the book they’re looking forward to reading over the summer break. With the holidays upon us, Forbes Australia reached out to C-Suite executives about what’s on their summer reading list. Blackmores Group CEO, Alastair Symington I have been reading Dr Larry Marshall’s new […]