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James Bond’s Omega, Aston Martins, suits, swimming trunks and the complete works of Ian Fleming, all sold for charity

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The London auction “50 Years of James Bond–The Auction,” raised $1.2 million, with proceeds going to charity. It was estimated at $9,000 to $10,000, but the James Bond Omega watch featured in the new movie Skyfall fetched more than $200,000 at Christie’s latest auction of James Bond memorabilia. The titanium Omega Automatic Seamaster Professional “Planet Ocean” … Read more

Rolex reveals new cutting-edge production site in Bienne

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Rolex inaugurated new watch movement production facility in Bienne Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Rolex has unveiled the brand’s new movement production workshops in in Bienne setting a new standard in luxury watch manufacturing. With a single ultra-modern 400,000 m3 site, Rolex building in Bienne is one of Switzerland’s largest industrial construction projects in recent years. The … Read more

Chopard Belle – a Disney-inspired story

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935 working hours, 10 types of precious stones, 1’551 precious stones, 372 carats of precious stones, of which a 69-carat pear-shaped tanzanite were used by Chopard to create the Belle necklace, a Disney-inspired work of art. Symbolizing love and the changing shades of life, Belle is the highlight of Chopard’s Disney Princess Collection which incorporates earrings … Read more

One million crystals for 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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This year spectacular Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, one of the world’s most celebrated fashion shows, was accented with crystal. The lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret and Swarovski, makers of the one of the world’s finest crystal elements, celebrated a ten-year partnership with over one million Swarovski Elements incorporated into 14 bespoke creations. The show presented a … Read more

Celsius X VI II OptiC GMT Furtif – Mechanical Phone 2nd Generation

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CELSIUS X VI II – Mechanical Phone 2nd Generation Distinguished by sleek, flowing lines inspired by the world of Formula 1 motor-racing and refined finishes characteristic of haute horlogerie models, the new OptiC GMT Furtif mechanical phone from Celsius X VI II manufacture (the creator of the first mechanical mobile phone) innovates with a mysterious … Read more

Burberry Body Crystal Baccarat Edition

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 To celebrate the foundation of Burberry label in 1856, the British luxury fashion house introduces a limited edition of the floral woody musk fragrance “Body” encased in hand-blown Baccarat crystal. Only 156 numbered limited editions are be available – one for each year of Burberry’s existence. The high-end Body Baccarat Crystal Edition’s bottle was designed … Read more