A 1980 BMW M1, previously owned by three-time Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda, will be offered at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction in January 2026 and could sell for almost $700K. With styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the M1 is BMW’s one true mid-engine supercar and the debut bearer of M badges. What makes this vehicle exceptional is … Read more
The standout of Phillips’ New York Watch Auction XIII this weekend was an F.P. Journe FFC prototype from Francis Ford Coppola’s collection, which sold for $10.75 million. This sale represents Phillips’ highest-ever U.S. watch auction result since the nearly $17.8 million Paul Newman Rolex Daytona in 2017, and it marks the record for the most … Read more
As a leading figure in industrial design, Australia’s Marc Newson has left a distinct mark on watchmaking. From the playful charm of his 1990s Ikepod creations to the clean, iconic lines of the Apple Watch—which emerged as the best-selling watch globally after 2015—his vision is unmistakable. Ressence and Newson now present the TYPE 3 MN, … Read more
Converting an inflatable lobster into delicate porcelain might have seemed unlikely, yet Bernardaud teamed with Jeff Koons to create this one-of-a-kind piece. The partnership spotlights the lobster as a cultural and culinary emblem and presents Koons’s playful vision in sumptuous porcelain.. Meticulously produced in Bernardaud’s workshops under stringent quality standards, the finished pieces unite remarkable … Read more
In a rare chance to own a piece of rock history, Kurt Cobain’s 1969 Fender Competition Mustang will be auctioned at Christie’s New York in March 2026. As part of Jim Irsay’s renowned collection, the instrument is projected to fetch $2.5–$5 million, according to Christie’s Global President Alex Rotter. “Kurt Cobain and his music defined … Read more
Riva, the Italian yard in the Ferretti Group’s prestigious portfolio, has lifted the curtain on the Riva 112′ Dolcevita Super, an evolution of the widely praised Riva 110′ Dolcevita. Launched in July from the La Spezia shipyard, renowned for crafting 70–130‑foot yachts, the 34.4‑metre flybridge yacht debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival with a design … Read more
