FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Lifestyle luxury | History Defined

Renger van der Zande moves to IMSA’s LMP2 class full-time with Tower Motorsports

The Dutchman joins Farano for full campaign; Peebles and Vautier onboard for endurance duty

Motorsport · 4h ago

Burberry returns to profit as sales soar, from £85 socks to £9,000 coats

CEO says ‘democratic approach’ has helped brand outperform tough market, with big rises in China and US

The Guardian - UK · 10h ago

Newman Rolex Auction Record: casual 1984 gift resurfaces at Phillips; fetches $17,752,500

In the summer of 1984, Paul Newman presented a Rolex watch to his daughter's boyfriend, James Cox. After treasuring it for over three decades, Cox auctioned the timepiece in October 2017, achieving an astounding $17,752,500. This sale not only broke records as the most expensive wristwatch sold but also benefited…

The Times of India · 14h ago

F.P. Journe Watch Sells for $10.59 Million in Geneva

The recent Phillips auction in Geneva set a new benchmark in the luxury watch market, generating an impressive CHF 92 million in total sales. Each timepiece captivated enthusiasts, with every watch successfully sold. A standout piece, the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance 'Régence', commanded a staggering CHF 8.68 million, alongside…

The Times of India · Nov 10

Watches of Switzerland hails ‘enduring’ demand for luxury as sales surge

The retailer said its financial performance over the first half of the year had been better than expected.

Evening Standard · Nov 10

Mohamed Al-Fayed's brother 'drugged and abused' woman at Highland estate

A woman has said former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed’s brother drugged and sexually abused her at his Highland estate.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9

Woman finds rare Rolex worth $191,000 hidden inside $25 thrift-store sofa four years after buying it

A woman from Canada stumbled upon a rare Rolex Paul Newman Daytona watch, valued at an astonishing $191,000, hidden inside a thrift shop sofa she bought for only $25. While retrieving her phone, she discovered this timepiece in remarkable condition after being tucked away for years. This incredible find highlights…

The Times of India · Nov 9

Jewellers report brisk Dhanteras sales as gold price drop lures buyers; volumes seen flat

Volumes, however, are likely to remain roughly flat from a year earlier because prices are still well above last year's levels, said Rajesh Rokde, chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC).

The Economic Times · Nov 6

You Inherit a Valuable Watch Collection — What Taxes Might Apply?

A drawer full of expensive watches can turn into a surprisingly complicated inheritance. One vintage Rolex, a rare Patek Philippe, or a collection of luxury timepieces might represent hundreds of thousands of dollars. Yet inheriting those watches doesn’t automatically mean a tax bill arrives with the family heirloom.

The Free Financial Advisor · Nov 5

How Met cops used Oyster card data to catch prolific London burglars

Clirim Ferizi and Oresti Saliaj had been targeting homes belonging to south Asian families

Evening Standard · Nov 4