Reading Time: 10 minutesHHDR Group launches today, born of a bold and unprecedented conviction formed in 2024: that only by bringing seasoned specialists together with talent from outside the industry — from entrepreneurship, finance, consulting, and design — can the fresh, complementary perspectives be generated that watchmaking needs to keep reinventing itself.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to announce the offering of a historically important and equally rare Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 First Series in pink gold, set to lead The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XXII on 30-31 May. This landmark sale marks the very first time aContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bugatti W16 Mistral represents the pinnacle of open-top hypercar performance, marking the final chapter of the marque’s legendary W16 era. Through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program, the roadster surpasses a feat of engineering and becomes a true piece of craftsmanship and a singular work of art. The W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 9 & 10 May, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will host its first live watch auction of 2026, the Geneva Watch Auction: XXIII. The sale will present more than 200 exceptional timepieces spanning over three centuries of watchmaking, including a remarkable selection of prototype wristwatches.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn the history of timekeeping, few pursuits have proven as enduring, or as consequential, as the quest for precision. Long before wristwatches became objects of daily wear, the ability to measure time accurately was a scientific and geopolitical necessity, shaping navigation, astronomy, and ultimately the balance of power at sea.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesAn actor, writer, director, and producer, Rashida Jones has built a life defined by curiosity, intention, and growth. Across every chapter, she chooses learning over certainty and expansion over ease. A student for life, she spends her time growing. Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesLa Chaux-de-Fonds, February 12, 2026 – Since 1973, the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) has been one of the most respected institutions of Swiss watchmaking. As an independent guardian of precision, it has accompanied the rise of Swiss Made by certifying millions of movements and helping establish Switzerland as theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesPiaget launches its partnership with Art Genève through a new artistic collaboration with German artist Gregor Hildebrandt, whose latest work will debut at the fair from 29 January to 1 February. The piece draws inspiration from Piaget’s enduring relationship with Andy Warhol, reaffirming the Maison’s long-standing dialogue between fine watchmaking andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesAston Martin Naples announces the creation of the Vanquish Volante Wave Edition, a one-of-a-kind luxury high-performance convertible commissioned through the brand’s bespoke service Q by Aston Martin. This singular expression of flagship performance and artistry will make its world debut at the Naples Winter Wine Festival on 31 January 2026, where it will beContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe most highly-curated Batur Convertible so far has been completed by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner. The art of creating a coachbuilt Bentley has become a repeat experience for the car’s new owner, with Batur Convertible #4 joining an extensive car collection which includes a Blower Continuation Series, a Speed SixContinue Reading
Reading Time: 9 minutesAt the invitation of Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, Vacheron Constantin is launching a Concours d’Élégance Horlogère for enthusiasts and collectors worldwide who own Vacheron Constantin pocket watches or wristwatches.Continue Reading