Blancpain unveiled a unique version of its Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar for the Only Watch charity auction. Developed by the Manufacture in Le Brassus, this one-off creation in red gold is fitted with a black grand feu enamel dial featuring a chapter ring with applied gold hour markers, as well as indications painted in gold … Read more
Champagne, anyone? Armand de Brignac has launched its most expensive bottle, the Blanc de Noirs. Made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes originating in Montagne de Reims, Chigny‑les‑Roses and other acclaimed villages such as Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay, the Blanc de Noirs is aged a minimum of five years. The bubbly is expected to retail at … Read more
French brand S.T. Dupont has launched a limited edition collection dedicated to the legendary rockers. The collection includes, Deluxe pens from the Néo-Classique range in black, palladium cufflinks , a gorgeous Ligne 2 lighter and miniJet lighters that come in white or black. The pens, bear a pen clip engraved with the legendary five string … Read more
For the upcoming Only Watch charity auction, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a unique Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées piece. The 18K white-gold case measures 40 mm in diameter and 7.50 mm in thickness, and features a transparent sapphire crystal caseback. Created for the charity event, this one-off Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées showcases the full extent of the … Read more
Armani Casa has signed a partnership agreement with Chinese real estate company Smart Hero Group to bring a Italian luxury to a new residential development in Beijing. “I’m very happy to collaborate on the development of this complex in Beijing, one of the most charming cities in the world,” Giorgio Armani said. “The Chinese concept … Read more
This 1962 painting by Andy Warhol, titled “One Dollar Bill (Silver Certificate),” sold for an astonishing £20,869,000 ($32,770,591) at a Sotheby’s auction in London. “Bidders from across the globe were drawn to Warhol works that ripped up the rule book for 20th‑century art; rediscovered Francis Bacon gems; and some of the greatest works by British … Read more
