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Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication Breaks $24M Auction Record

Dubbed the “Holy Grail” of watches, the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication is a true masterpiece of horology. Previously sold at Sotheby’s in 1999 for $11 million, this legendary timepiece recently shattered records by fetching CHF 23,237,000 (approximately $24.4 million) at auction just ten days ago. Commissioned in 1925 by New York banker Henry … Read more

First Batmobile Goes Under The Hammer at Heritage Auctions Online

Good news for Batman fans! – The first officially-licensed Batmobile is up for auction starting at $90,000. The custom Batmobile was built and designed in 1960 by 23-year-old Forrest Robinson in a barn, and is based on a 1956 Oldsmobile 88 with a 324 Rocket engine – a predecessor of 1960s muscle cars. Here’s the … Read more

Dolce & Gabbana’s Christmas Tree at Claridge’s

Christmas at Claridge’s is a very special time of year. For the second year running, the five‑star hotel has teamed up with long‑time friends and guests Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to create a lavish 22‑ft Christmas tree—and, as expected, it is bellissimo. Inspired by their childhood memories, the 8‑metre‑high tree is covered in 300 … Read more

Italian Medieval Castle Turned Into Authentic Hotel

S. Stefano di Sessanio, a fortified medieval village high in the Abruzzo mountains—about a two-hour drive from Rome—sits at 1,250 meters above sea level. The design firm Oriano Associati Architetti, working with local organizations, led a project to preserve and revitalize Santo Stefano as an albergo diffuso (a dispersed village hotel) while safeguarding its architectural … Read more

Bugatti Opens Lifestyle Boutique in London

The Blue of London – The world’s poshest car brand Bugatti has unveiled its first lifestyle store, located on the Brompton Road in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge district. “Of course, luxurious and exclusive sports cars will remain our core business, but we intend to transfer the brand’s huge appeal into areas of life beyond the automotive … Read more

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

Preview Geneva 2015 – Three years after Hublot unveiled its celebrated Magic Gold in November 2011, decided to produce the Big Bang Unico with a bezel in Magic Gold…naturally. This watch features a 45.5 mm case made from micro-blasted black ceramic with polished sides, with the most scratch-resistant gold bezel ever designed: it can only be machined using diamond. The watch is powered by HUB 1242 UNICO movement developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot. It comes on a structured, ribbed black rubber. Full technical details below.