Maurice Lacroix gave us an early look at the Masterpiece Gravity before Baselworld 2014, and I like what I see. The case measures 43mm and comes in two finishes. Satin brushed and polished steel, or sandblasted steel with an anthracite PVD coating. The dial is white lacquer with Clou de Paris and Côtes de Genève … Read more
Aston Martin is giving us a preview of the upcoming Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. The new special edition V8 Vantage N430 is available in both coupe and roadster bodystyles, powered by a mid-mounted 4.7-liter V8 engine delivering 436 HP (321 kW) at 7,300 … Read more
Belgian fashion label AF Vandevorst collaborated with Diarough/UNI-Design, an Antwerp-based diamond company, to create a pair of diamond ankle boots valued at $3.188 million. The calfskin boots, sized 39 (European), are studded with 38,883 natural fancy-colored diamonds and 4,783 grams of gold. The entire creation and manufacturing process took over 30,000 hours. Unveiled during the … Read more
Parisian luxury label Hermès, well known for crafting high quality and exclusive items, has unveiled a set of luxurious desk accessories. Part of Hermes’ Surprise section the collection is crafted from matte alligator leather and includes a vertical folder, mail tray, desk blotter and a pencil holder. Available for purchase at Hermès online store, as … Read more
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house established a new world record in Paris at auction for a Jaguar D-Type, which sold for a staggering €3,696,000 (Approx. $5,066,136USD). Chassis XKD 520, which boasts an extensive early racing history, was purchased new by Bob Stillwell, an Australian racecar driver who raced the car with … Read more
Shi Cheng, dubbed “Lion City,” is a submerged metropolis sitting 26 to 40 meters below Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake), located in Chun’an County, Zhejiang, China. In 1959, Lion City was submerged under Qiandao Lake by the Chinese government for the construction of the Xin’an River Hydropower Station. From Wikipedia: “At the foot of Wu … Read more
