IWC Schaffhausen has announced three limited-edition Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante timepieces. Bearing the name of IWC’s boutiques in Milan, Paris and Munich, each of the 76240-calibre models features an engraving of a city icon on its reverse.
Combining private dining, a museum and trio of bespoke guest rooms alongside its eponymous production facility, The Distillery on London’s Portobello Road will be a four-floor haven of discerning drinking when it opens on December 16.
The most powerful car yet to take part in its racing series, the 488 Challenge was unleashed by Ferrari at the Daytona World Finals event last weekend. With a 670cv 3.9-litre V8 engine, the 488 is the first turbo-charged model - and the sixth overall - to participate.
As of 1 December, NUO Hotels takes over the management of Raffles Beijing Hotel, with the property to be further known as Beijing Hotel NUO.
A brand debut in Australia, Van Cleef & Arpels has recently opened a boutique on Melbourne's prestigious Collins Street – a drawing-room-like space showcasing the brand's most precious pieces.
Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels / Jimmy Cohrssen
In Antigua, the January completion of renovations work on the Blue Waters Resort & Spa draws near, and with it, fresh public spaces, updated suites and a new menu and look for its beach bar and restaurant.
Overlooking an Ernie Els golf course and Indian Ocean lagoon, the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita's newly renovated four-bed villa also boasts a new rooftop terrace and Virginie Dalais interior.
Fully refurbished to include a plethora new deluxe suites, freshly manicured grounds, gardens and a specially curated art collection, the Belmond La Residence d'Angkor in Cambodia reopens.
Opening in London's historic Royal Arcade, a new four-storey flagship boutique from jewellery designer John Calleija – an opulent space where the brand's exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds can shine.
From 29 November, Paddle8 welcomes online bidders to the Paddle8 Pad, a Regent's Park townhouse where it will present a treasure trove of art, jewels and objects across 10 auctions, streamed live on Auctionata.
Photo: Robert Fairer
After 6 months spent scouring the land for ingredients and inspiration, René Redzepi has unveiled the final stop on noma's world tour – a coastal, open-air affair in Tulum, Mexico. Reservations open 6 December.
Accidentally discovered in the Jordanian town of Beit Ras, a tomb containing elaborate frescoes potentially dating back as far as the Hellenic period is currently undergoing analysis and preparation for public visitation.
