Extremely rare, the Deep Sea Special was nonetheless an extremely important development for Rolex, helping to spur further development of the Submariner and Sea-Dweller lines. Its development dates back to the early ’50s when Rolex decided to move beyond simple waterproofing and create tool watches for divers. As part of […]
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MING 20.11 MOSAIC WATCH
Ming has introduced its latest flagship watch, the 20.11 Mosaic. Enclosed by a 41 mm grade 5 titanium case, its intricate dial is made from three layers of sapphire crystal featuring a pattern created by 2,650 tiny squares. Each one is etched by a high-power femtosecond laser using a variety […]
MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLAND LEASES
The Maldives archipelago consists of 1,190 tiny islands spread through the Indian Ocean, and the government is auctioning off 16 of them. The sale will come as a 50-year lease and the conditions require new owners to build island resorts. No private estates allowed. Construction has to begin within 36 […]
BANG & OLUFSEN X BERLUTI AUDIO COLLECTION
Bang & Olufsen and Berluti inhabit two different arenas, but both are highly respected curators with a keen eye for design. The brands are combining forces for a new collection, which finds the Paris-based Berluti adding their own unique touch to several pieces in the B&O family. Included are the […]
Mystique Hotel Santorini Re-Opens for 2021 Season
A long-time favourite of European travellers, Mystique, announces its opening on the 14th May 2021. Guided by the island’s singular aura, extraordinary landscape and the appeasing sight of the deep blue of the sea that meets a clear blue sky, owners Kalia and Antonis Eliopoulos of Kanava Hotels & Resorts […]
LUMIPOD SAUNA
Based in France, Lumicene turned plenty of heads with their prefab cabin a couple of years ago. And now their back with a standalone sauna that’s equally compelling. The sauna takes cues from Lumipod’s cabin with panoramic curved glass and blends well with natural surroundings. The inside of the sauna is made […]
BUGATTI POOL TABLE
Bugatti’s sports cars are functional works of art. So it is with the Bugatti Pool Table. Built in partnership with IXO, it has an optional servo-driven system that uses a gyroscopic sensor and independently moving legs to ensure the playing surface remains level, even on a boat. The carbon fiber […]
HILL COUNTRY WINE CAVE
In a solid limestone hillside on the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, Clayton Korte inserts a private wine cellar. The entrance of the cave is masked by a courtyard lined with towering oak and elm trees, native vegetation, and boulders found on-site during excavation. Its opening is made […]
NOMA AUCTION
Just like its cuisine, the decor in René Redzepi’s Copenhagen eatery was a modern ode to its Nordic roots. While the two-Michelin-star restaurant prepares to reopen at a new location in early 2018, pieces from the original venue are now up for grabs in the Noma Auction. The sale includes […]
Hennessy VS Les Twins Edition
There has been buzz on the streets that the renowned cognac brand, Hennessy, has begun collaboration on a bottle of their V.S with iconic French dance duo Les Twins. There will be an expression for each of the brothers that will showcase their respective nicknames on the bottles label, “Lil […]