Ancestrale – David Yurman’s bespoke timepieces inspired by the authentic spirit of Cognac In the world of cognac, “ancestrale” is a rare and refined cognac. In the world of David Yurman, ANCESTRALE is the embodiment of Haute Horlogerie. Cognac marries history with heritage, artistry with precision. And there is one Cognac that stands out amongst all others: “Ancestrale,” a very rare, … Read more
Ralph Lauren plans to bring his rare exciting cars right under the spotlight at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The exclusive cars exhibition, entitled “The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces from the Ralph Lauren Collection” will include the following rare models: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Scaglietti, 1956/1958 Jaguar … Read more
If you don’t take care of the young watchmakers, then who will? – Geneva Time Exhibition 2011 watches 60 exhibitors at 2011 Independent Watchmakers’ Fair in Geneva, 6 jury members, 1 winner – Frederic Jouvenot’s Helios watch In every January, Geneva invites us on a unique journey to the heart of the Art of Watchmaking. … Read more
For over 40 years Ali Zandidoust has been inspired by the Orient in designing prestigious timepieces that only a craftsman’s eye – and hand – can master. Craftsmanship is something Ali Zandidoust knows all about. The Geneva-based Iranian has been a master of traditional jewellery techniques for over 40 years. The eponymous brand-founder is greatly … Read more
How a 1986 BMW 635CSi became the world’s most famous rolling artwork — and why it’s finally arriving in Asia. “I think mobile museums would be a good idea. This car is the fulfilment of my dream.” — Robert Rauschenberg, 1986. Imagine pulling up to a traffic light and realising the car next to you … Read more
Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth: a wheel is, at its most fundamental, a round thing that helps another thing not drag along the ground. Humanity has been making round things for about 5,500 years. We have had a lot of practice. And yet, somehow, in 2025–2026, the wheel has become the most technically complex, … Read more