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For the first time in watchmaking history, Panerai announced that it will be giving a 70-year (yes 70 years!) warranty for three of its Luminor Marina watch models, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Luminor collection. The Florentine luxury watchmaker held its first-ever ...

In 1952, Gliceria Rustia Tantoco, also known as Glecy, and her husband, Bienvenido, fondly called Benny, began selling finds from their world travels in their living room in San Marcelino. Soon after, they opened an emporium which became the destination of choice ...

French luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) is backing out of a deal to acquire Tiffany & Co., and the world’s most famous jewelry retailer is not happy about it. According to multiple news reports, LVMH cited closing date issues as ...

Whenever BMW Philippines calls for a press conference, it means they have something special to say or talk about. In previous launches, San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer (COO) and BMW PH chairman Ramon S. Ang (or RSA as he ...

Ferraris are arguably the pinnacle of sports cars, so when the brand launches a new model, it’s always a big deal. The latest one to roll off the assembly line is the F8 Tributo, which, as the name suggests, is an homage ...

Lexus introduced the NX at the Beijing Auto Show in 2014 and it has since become a succesful model for the Japanese luxury brand worldwide. In the Philippines, auto geeks know about the crossover, but perhaps it’s time to introduce it to ...

Patek Philippe recently announced the completion of its new production building facility in Geneva and, in keeping with tradition, it issued a commemorative watch to celebrate this milestone—the Ref. 6007 Calatrava in steel is a limited edition run of 1,000 pieces. The timepiece ...

If estimates hold up, there will be a 38-percent increase in the number of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWI) in the Philippines over the next five years. That’s according to the 2019 Wealth Report of global property consultancy firm Knight Frank, ...

If we’re taking from the rule of wine service, certain types of wine should be stored in certain temperatures. By doing this, you’re ensured of the best possible flavor that the winemakers intended. Storing a bottle of red at room temperature, for ...

The territory of luxury watches comes off as a bit intimidating for people who aren’t familiar with the art of horology. There are too many technical terms to understand and so many brands to get acquainted with. And, it gets even more ...

Okada Manila is one of Asia’s largest ultra luxury integrated resorts, and its latest concept proves just why it deserves that title. Introducing Villa El Nido: the most opulent suite on Okada’s property. It’s 1,400 square meters of pure luxury, designed for celebrities, ...

If you’ve ever bought jewelry for your girlfriend, then you can probably attest to the task’s difficulty. Not only are there many options on the market to choose from, but you also have to consider your girlfriend’s preferences, and those things are ...

Shopping shouldn’t be confined by gender categories, and this applies to shopping for luxury watches, too. Whether you’re searching for a timepiece to own or a gift to give this holiday season, there are plenty of options in the market that will satisfy anyone’s ...

Mount Pinatubo garnered the attention of the country during its tragic eruption in 1991. The effects of the eruption were unfortunately compounded by the accompanying monsoon, Typhoon Yunya. After the ashfall, the area experienced a rebirth, with the Aeta community being granted the Certificate ...

We’re all for well-made designer handbags or snazzy leather shoes, but random designer objects? We’d have to think twice since you could snap up the same thing at a fraction of the price elsewhere. For the filthy rich among us, however, money ...

Luxury car brand Ferrari isn’t worried about its financial statements—not recently, that is. Last November 4, the company announced that it had experienced a “solid third quarter in all metrics” (from shipment quantity, net revenue, and adjusted earnings). The company also unveiled ...

Watch enthusiasts will agree that a well-crafted timepiece is more than just a necessity. It's an investment that's meant to last a lifetime, as long as it is properly handled and maintained. When it comes to automatic watches, however, there are quite a number of ...

After landing from a flight and queueing one’s way past the immigration desks, it’s typical for many passengers to just toss out their boarding passes. Few flyers know that that airline ticket can do more than just grant plane access. For some ...

Since its inception in 1895, Italian menswear brand Berluti has been crafting fine clothing and luxury goods that uphold its leathermaking heritage. Unbeknownst to many, the LVMH-owned brand also takes pride in another kind of craftsmanship that other brands might overlook: making playing ...

Modern-day auctioneering has a long history that dates back to the 16th century when the word first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary; however, it was a century later that the world’s most popular auction houses were born. Although the lots auctioned ...