Victoria Beckham’s business ‘expanding into homeware’ Victoria Beckham is reportedly preparing to broaden her fashion empire into homeware as the designer continues growing her profitable luxury brand. BANG Premier · Jul 5
A Week on the Wrist with the Spinnaker Fleuss Spongebob Chronograph – a quirky chrono with decent specs Is this just a goofy goober gimmick? I think not. T3 · Jul 4
A Week on the Wrist with the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT (2026) – the best Christopher Ward gets even better? Christopher Ward just upgraded one of its most popular watches, but is it better than before? T3 · Jul 3
Hermès takes an elegant watch and gives it sporting credentials – and I've never wanted anything more The new, larger Cape Cod could be a watch of the year contender. T3 · Jul 3
Mr Jones Watches just revived two archival watches, and brought back my favourite robot design Mr Jones Watches dives into its archives to bring back two of its iconic watches T3 · Jul 3
PC Jeweller shares rally 5% after Q1 update; firm eyes debt-free status this quarter PC Jeweller shares are likely to remain in focus after the company reported a 21% rise in Q1 FY27 revenue and said it expects to become debt-free this quarter. The jeweller reduced its bank debt by 24% during the quarter and by over 90% since September 2024. Strong Q4 earnings… The Economic Times · Jul 3
Peak sports watch The launch of Nautilus in 1976 provoked various responses, yet Patek Philippe believed in the enfant terrible. Bangkok Post · Jul 2
Judge Rules £850K for Grandson's House and Luxury Wedding Was a Gift, Not a Loan A High Court judge ruled that £850,000 given by Robert Stokes to his grandson for a home and wedding were gifts, not loans, ending a family dispute over repayment expectations. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
Tadej Pogačar has a million dollar Richard Mille watch for the Tour de France, but what are the chances of him actually wearing it? Slovenian unlikely to wear expensive timepiece in public over 'safety concerns' Cycling News · Jun 30
Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionaires Orient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel brand. Its recently launched yacht is the first of two that will target the ultra-rich, adding to a portfolio of luxury hotels and a yet-to-launch historic art… The Economic Times · Jun 29
Qatar's wealthy emir Sheikh Tamim gave away $400m luxury 747 to Trump, then quietly rebuilt a $500m superyacht for next voyage Few state assets attract as much attention as a presidential aircraft, particularly when it begins life in the fleet of a foreign royal family. Yet while debate in Washington centred on Qatar's decision to present one of its luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the United States, another project involving the… The Times of India · Jun 29
Brooch given to first passenger to board doomed steamship found at roadshow The SS Citrine sank after hitting rocks at Bradda Head on the Isle of Man in 1931, 37 years after her maiden voyage. Evening Standard · Jun 28
Foreign Ministry's first public Toshakhana auction features Rolex watches, gold biscuits and silver daggers For the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs is auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and gold biscuits, received by officials. This 'treasure house' collection, dating back to Mughal times, offers items with reserve prices from Rs 3,000 to Rs 19 lakh. The auction, under revised rules,… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Quality in perpetuity Amid a norm of pocket watches, Rolex's founder Hans Wilsdorf anticipated a future of reliable wristwatches, offering precision in all conditions, to meet the modern lifestyle emerging in the early 20th century. Bangkok Post · Jun 25
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Moment robber rips £28k Rolex from injured man outside Liverpool Street station Mohammed Fremoule was sentenced to two years and eight months imprisonment following the robbery
The Economic Times · Jun 25 Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 69%, GMP signals flat debut. Should you apply? Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO: The IPO received a lukewarm response on its final day of bidding, with the issue subscribed only 69% overall. While retail investors showed strong interest, subscribing their portion three times, participation from institutional investors remained weak.
The Times of India · Jun 23 Surprising counterfeit pattern in millions of US purchases across 24,000 ZIP codes, because both rich and poor bought more fake luxury goods than the middle class, and the motive may be status, not just price Counterfeit luxury goods are no longer just for the budget-conscious. A new study reveals that both the wealthiest and poorest households are surprisingly active in the replica market, driven by a desire to project status. Middle-income consumers, however, tend to avoid fakes, possibly due to social risks. This complex behaviour…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 He knew how to rock a cagoule: the sartorial legacy of Sir Keir Starmer A man of modest tastes, the departing PM excelled in dad chic. His hair, however, had an Instagram account all of its own
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Psychology says people who cannot accept expensive gifts are not ungrateful: Why generosity can sometimes feel emotionally heavy instead of joyful Psychology suggests that people who struggle to accept expensive gifts are rarely being ungrateful. More often, they are responding to deeper concerns surrounding fairness, independence, and emotional balance.
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Real 'Made In India: A Titan Story' began in a small Tamil Nadu village with a mission to bring stylish watches to the common Indian Titan, a household name in India, began its journey in the small town of Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a vision to offer stylish, quality watches affordably, the company transformed the Indian watch market. By investing in local talent and fostering community development, Titan not only built a successful consumer…
What Hi-Fi? · Jun 22 Mission's 771e proved it could do no wrong in the budget speaker market at the turn of the century We look back at the excellent 771e speakers from 2000 – and find it's "still easy to fall under their spell"
The Economic Times · Jun 22 GRSE shares jump 5% after PSU conferred 'Navratna' status. What this means for the warship-maker? GRSE shares surged nearly 5% after the defence PSU was granted Navratna status, boosting investor sentiment. The status allows greater financial autonomy for expansion. Strong revenue and profit growth over recent years, along with capacity expansion plans, position the warship-maker for sustained long-term growth.
T3 · Jun 19 New Certina dive watch has one spec which makes mincemeat of your Rolex Submariner Looking for a dive watch which can actually handle the pressure? Look no further.
T3 · Jun 18 4 new Seiko watches remind us why it's the master of the dress watch There's a limited edition and three for the permanent collection.
The Times of India · Jun 18 'We did nothing wrong': British couple slam Russia after warship fires warning shots near yacht in English Channel A retired British couple caught in a tense encounter with a Russian warship in the English Channel have strongly dismissed claims that they endangered the vessel, insisting they "followed all the rules" before warning shots were fired nearby.