La Dame de Fer at your wrist…When the world’s most famous monument becomes a timepiece…

2015 collector’s timepiece: Saint Honore Tour Eiffel Limited Edition. Its slender outline is recognised around the world. Seven million visitors ascend in its lifts or climb its 1,665 steps every year. The Eiffel Tower is both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Marking its 130th … Read more

In the heart of the Mayan World: El Convento Boutique Hotel Antigua Guatemala

An atmospheric haven set in the historic town of Antigua Guatemala. What is today Guatemala was for centuries part of the Mayan civilization. Most of the country was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, becoming part of the colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). In Antigua Guatemala’s culturally fascinating atmosphere with brightly painted … Read more

Futuristic green skyscrapers to reduce 75% of Paris’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

2050 Paris Smart City by Vincent Callebaut Architectures. “2050 Paris Smart City” is a research and development project for Paris City Hall carried out by Vincent Callebaut Architectures. In order to fight against the urban heat-island phenomenon by increasing in the same time the density of the city in the long-term, the study presented 8 … Read more

The first mid-engine V8 Ferrari in history to get a turbocharger

The 488 GT, a model previously referred to as the 458 M, is the latest mid- engined V8 supercar from Ferrari. Forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the Prancing Horse opens a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. The 458 GT holds the World Championship … Read more

Horological premieres at Baselworld 2015: A window on the wonderland of watches and jewellery

The excitement is starting to build for Baselworld 2015. Baselworld 2015 (19 to 26 March, 2015, Messe Basel, Switzerland) is poised once again to capture the hearts and minds of everyone interested in the global watch and jewellery industry. With around 1,500 prestigious brands representing every sector expected to participate, Baselworld 2015 will bring together … Read more

Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve Indicator – Hublot’s first tourbillon in the new-generation Big Bang line

Hublot’s Big Bang timepiece, with its new case (unveiled in 2013), is now available with a tourbillon, announced Complications department at the Hublot Manufacture. This watch is a sort of a statement from Hublot. The luxury watch manufacturer is now able to design and produce its own movements for all of its product lines. The … Read more