New This Week: Döttling Introduces Liberty Barcelona

The latest from German safe manufacturer Döttling came by way of a luxury sitting room staple: the Barcelona chair. Yes, Döttling credits Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the inventor of the Barcelona chair, as its inspiration for the Liberty Barcelona. The foundational similarities between the iconic chair and this innovative safe are apparent: both are […]

By Seth Semilof

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012

On May 30th, the second yacht challenge in the Panerai series took place in Les Voiles de Antibes. The competition takes place over a five-day span in which yacht enthusiasts sail the coastal waters of the Mediterranean in a regatta or compete in match races against other crews. For eight years in a row, Officine […]

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012

On May 30th, the second yacht challenge in the Panerai series took place in Les Voiles de Antibes. The competition takes place over a five-day span in which yacht enthusiasts sail the coastal waters of the Mediterranean in a regatta or compete in match races against other crews. For eight years in a row, Officine […]

Newest Hermès Watch, Arceau Pocket Amazones, Inspired By Equestrian World

Hermes presents: Arceau Pocket Amazones. This new Hermes timepiece was designed based on ties with a painted dial and was created by Henri d’Origny. The points of the watch were placed by hand on the lower dial and are made of gold while the belt and the mounting system used previously by d’Origny in 1978 pay homage to […]

Hublot’s Latest Ode to the Sea: The Oceanographic 4000 King Gold White

Hublot’s interest in deep sea diving was evident in last year’s release of the King Power Diver 4000m watch. This year, the brand’s homage to the ocean comes in the form of the Oceanographic 4000 King Gold White wristwatch. The watch has exceptional design and ergonomics, featuring a synthetic sapphire crystal of 6.5 centimeters thick in order […]

Richard Mille Gets Dark with Limited Edition RM 032

In a dark twist on the brand’s ever-popular RM 032 model, Richard Mille presents the RM 032 DARK DIVER. This limited edition collectsion boasts a sleek black DLC-treated design detailed with red accents. Water-resistant to 300 meters, the diver also features a locking crown and superluminova elements. A rubber strap completes the sporty new RM […]

5 Questions With Mr Pascal Raffy, Owner of Bovet

1. Tell us some of the most exciting developments at BOVET today? We are currently testing several of our novelties for the coming years and I am pushing our team higher every year on the aesthetic, technical and innovative fronts and testing our limits for creativity always. I cannot share the details of one particular […]

Miami HEAT: 2012 NBA Champions, Celebrate with Hublot

“You know, my dream has become a reality now, and it’s the best feeling I ever had.”- LeBron James After a tumultuous start and harsh criticism, the Miami HEAT has finally proven not only their collectsive talent as a team, but that they are in fact the best team in the NBA. And at last, […]

Louis Vuitton to Launch Tambour Forever Ceramic this Year

Louis Vuitton presents an innovative new addition to the super luxe Tambour Forever women’s watch collectsion. The haute house is releasing two ceramic timepieces—the first time the material is used in this line—in sophisticated white and sleek black this October. Comprised of only strong, scratch-resistant material, the pieces are true to the brand’s signature quality […]

It’s About That Time: The Miami Heat Hublot Experience

As the heat rises, both on and off the court, on this second day of summer in Miami, the city waits with bated breath in the hopes that our Miami Heat locks down a championship ring tonight at the American Airlines Arena. Across the country, basketball fans will anxiously watch to see if the Heat […]

Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver Predicts Exponential US Growth

According to Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver, it’s sunny skies ahead for the luxe brand in the United States. Biver reportedly told Reuters that he expects huge growth in presence and revenue for the Swiss watchmaker in the US. Tourist-dense cities like Miami, where Latin American shoppers spend big, and Las Vegas are at the forefront […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Rendez-Vous at Shanghai Film Festival

As part of their haute partnership with the 2012 Shanghai International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted an exclusive fete to present the new Rendez-Vous collectsion. There to cohost was actress and friend of the brand Zhao Wei. Amongst the thousand guests were notables including Jean-Jacques Annaud, Aaron Eckhart, Chen Chong, Jia Zhangke and Maria Grazia Cucinotta. […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Rendez-Vous at Shanghai Film Festival

As part of their haute partnership with the 2012 Shanghai International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted an exclusive fete to present the new Rendez-Vous collectsion. There to cohost was actress and friend of the brand Zhao Wei. Amongst the thousand guests were notables including Jean-Jacques Annaud, Aaron Eckhart, Chen Chong, Jia Zhangke and Maria Grazia Cucinotta. […]

Hublot Celebrates Chinese Anniversary with a Bang

Hublot is celebrating their 20th anniversary in Mainland China in the only style they know—go big or go home. Presenting the Big Bang Ferrari, the first product from Hublot’s partnership with the Italian automaker. Hublot employed Magic Gold, the brand’s 18ct gold scratchproof material, and carbon fiber to make up this stunning piece. The iconic […]

Döttling Expands Line of Colosimo Safes with Benz-Inspired Double Wing Edition

History repeats itself as Döttling channels the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with this new addition to the Colosimo line of safes. Inspired by and based on the iconic auto’s Gullwing doors, the Double Wing comes almost 60 years after the initial debut of the 300 SL. An integrated Wempe Zeitmeister clock is front and center, mimicking […]