In the luxurious halls of Geneva’s Watches and Wonders 2024, all eyes were again on the Rolex stall as the curtains raised and it unveiled its latest horological lineup. And after a few colourful surprises in its 2023 reveal, the Swiss titan of timekeeping has opted for a more subtle sophistication this year. Here’s every […]
TAG Heuer is boosting its vintage-inspired Carrera Chronograph line with three new releases: a two-tone ladies’ diamond-set Carrera; a gold version of the Carrera Skipper; and a modern remake of the 7753N, a classic Panda Carrera from the 1960s. Among the original Carrera models designed by Jack Heuer in the 1960s was the Ref. 7753 […]
At Watches and Wonders Geneva, which started Tuesday, IWC Schaffhausen unveils a world’s first perpetual calendar watch. The brand says it boasts a moon-phase indicator that accurately tracks the celestial body for 45 million years. The Portugieser Eternal Calendar also incorporates a 400-year gear system to account for leap years and skipped leap years for […]
Cartier has many intriguing collections to offer this year at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024, but it is this high-jewelled, high-art Animal Watch series that stands out. Almost since its inception, the venerable house of Cartier has treated the animal world with the respect and dignity it deserves—not to mention fully embracing the mystery and […]
While the world of haute horlogerie descends on Geneva for the big announcements of Watches & Wonders, Omega and Swatch seized the quiet before the storm to unveil new details about the highly-anticipated black Snoopy MoonSwatch Mission. Two years following the historic collaboration between Omega and Swatch, the introduction of the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission to […]
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 […]
Want to re-live your gap year without the grog, the grunge and the go-go bars? Try Koh Yao Yai. God is important here. The evocative call to prayer is carried on the island breeze five times a day. A subtle reminder you may be in Thailand, but Koh Yao Yai offers a more ethereal experience. […]
Founded in 2012, the platform has facilitated $50 million in revenue for Australian artists. Bluethumb’s top-selling artist pocketed $2 million over 5 years. Artist Sophie Lawrence sold 2,266 pieces through Bluethumb over the last five years. The Canberra-based painter has 7,548 followers and clocked up almost 310,000 profile views, making her Bluethumb’s most successful artist […]
The 24-metre maxi-catamaran, Spirit of Ponant, is set to launch in June this year, as the cruise operator looks to broaden its intimate sailing options. The new luxury catamaran accommodates up to 12 guests and four crew (a chef selected by Ponant, a seaman, a steward and a captain) and provides guests a cruise experience […]
The countdown is on for Paris’ Summer Olympics, when the City of Light will transform into a living arena for the third time in history. By Lane Nieset Paris already ranks as one of the most-visited cities in the world — with nearly 36 million visitors in 2023 — but when the 2024 Summer Olympics goes from […]