In January this year, Patek Philippe announced it will no longer produce the Nautilus Ref. 5711 due to its unusually high demand that basically threatened to obliterate other models. Now, less than a year after, it has announced that Ref. 5711 would be making a brief comeback in a special edition…
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The 2021 CHRONEXT Advent Calendar is a Treasure Trove of Rare Timepieces
Perhaps the Basquiat-influenced Tiffany Advent calendar is not your thing. Or maybe it is, but you are worried that its content may not exactly be what you’re looking for right now. Thankfully, timepiece marketplace CHRONEXT has announced its advent calendar, and if you haven’t found the perfect …
A New Jean-Michel Basquiat Exhibition, featuring over 200 Rare Artworks, will hold in 2022
It is 2021, and the artist who is dominating global news is Jean-Michel Basquiat, with at least 18 works sold publicly so far to the tune of over $250 million. The catch? Basquiat, whose artistic career spanned eight short years, has been dead for 33 years now. And if the events of this year are …
Art X Lagos 2021 is Further Proof that African Art is Valuable, Collectible and Thriving
On the global art scene, antique and contemporary Western and Asian works have dominated for the longest time. When African art is recognised, it is usually antique pieces and a few contemporary works that are put on display, leading to the notion that art from the continent is not as profitable …
Give the Gift of a Basquiat Painting and Tiffany Jewellery this Christmas
We are gradually bidding 2021 goodbye, and that can only mean one thing: it’s advent calendar season! While you can expect luxury brands to put a lot of thought and creativity into theirs, Tiffany&Co has catapulted itself to the top of the leader board with its calendar which pays homage to o…
Rich Mnisi balances Opposing Emotions in Nyoka, His First Solo Exhibition
What are you most scared of? What if your greatest fear is only a dark curtain you need to pry apart to reveal true beauty? What if “joy and tragedy, light and darkness, dreams and nightmares are connected” and not opposite concepts at odds with each other? These are part of the questions South A…
Visit the Jaeger-LeCoultre Exhibition and Café in Paris in Honour of the Reverso at 90
Back in the early 20th century, British polo players in India were faced with a challenge: how could they play without smashing the crystals of their timepieces? This question birthed the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso back in 1931, and now, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of this revolut…
The New Birkin 3-in-1 is all the Bag You need for Work, Play and Life
You already know the history of the Birkin and how Hermès came about the name. And while you may not necessarily be bothered about the exact details of its incredibly high price point, you know for a fact that it is a highly coveted bag, and one you would love to grace your closet and […]<…
Louis XIII introduces N°XIII, its Ultra-Rare Red Decanter Cognac for the 1 Per Cent of the 1 Per Cent
Do you believe you belong to that ultra-special class of humans who have unlimited access to some of the world’s most exclusive products and experiences? Remy Martin’s Cognac house, Louis XIII, wants you to test this against its N°XIII Experiences, an extremely rare tasting event linked to its eq…
Harry Fane and DSML have Rare, Diamond-Encrusted 1920 Cartier Vintage Timepieces for You
Are you totally invested in Cartier timepieces? Then you would know that Harry Fane is the place to go for vintage and unique models from the jeweller. The London-based gallerist is the undisputed expert in everything vintage Cartier, and now, it is once again proving this with the release of exc…