No other car makes such an impression on the road as a Rolls-Royce. This is especially true for the even more exclusive “Black Badge” versions, which add a little kick to the already luxurious refined Ghost and Wraith.

Haute Living talked with SV Yachts Mauricio Velez about what it took to develop and build the ALPHA, the fastest yacht in the world.

Equinox Bond Street, New York City, was the venue yesterday where TAG-Heuer announced that supermodel Bella Hadid has joined them as brand ambassador. In the setting of the luxurious health club, LVMH Watch Division CEO Jean-Claude Biver welcomed her as the latest addition to the group of brand ambassadors that #dontcrackunderpressure.

While stones this large are already rare by itself, the 342-carat “The Queen of Kalahari” is also colorless, with a D-clarity rating, and Flawless. The Karowe mine where the diamond was found happened to be one of the suppliers of Chopard, who’s co-President Caroline Scheufele immediately boarded a plane to see the rough diamond in person. Being also responsible for the ladies’ collections and high jewellery of Chopard, Scheufele immediately saw the potential of the stone, so she took it home where the brands Haute Joaillerie department turned it in “The Garden of Kalahari”.

If you could define an era with a watch, the Panthère would represent the 1980’s. Its refined elegance was a perfect match for the power-suits of the time, for men and women alike. What gave the Panthère its prowess was not only its elegance but also the wearing comfort. The case resembles that of the 1904 Santos de Cartier, with its rounded corners and the pins through the bezel. The bracelet is called “Figaro” and still among the most comfortable watch bracelets every created. No wonder that people literally forgot to take it off!

With the introduction of the 488 GTB Ferrari entered a new era: for the very first time, their V8-model is fitted with a turbo. Just as Porsche now equips all 911-engines with a turbo, Ferrari goes into the same direction. They did this the Ferrari way, by creating one of the most advanced V8 turbo engines currently available. No wonder that this engine not only won in its category but also took home the overall prize for best engine at the 2016 Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany.

TAG-Heuer welcomed Tom Brady in Boston at Sonsie Restaurant after his historic Super Bowl victory

Some of the world’s most prestigious watch brands just showed us their novelties as the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH, in Geneva. The perfect place to find out what the new trends are for the upcoming season in the world of Haute Horlogerie.

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