Unveiling another edition of their Tourbillon Regulator series, Leroy has just released the Automatic Tourbillon Regulator in 18-karat pink gold. The latest skeletal timepiece offers a full view of the watch’s tourbillon movement as well as peeks at the rest of the mechanics through an entirely openwork watch face. Only seven pieces will be made available for this limited edition series. At the 12 o’clock hour, a hand-skeletonized L512 caliber flying tourbillon, certified by Besançon Observatory, flies under the sapphire crystal, offering an unobstructed view to the wearer on both the front and back of the face. Each piece of the movement, from the 22-karat gold oscillating weight to the blue steel hands have been carved and decorated entirely by hand. On the watch face, at the six o’clock hour, the traditional 12-hour dial has been turned into a sub-dial to allow for full visibility of the tourbillon at all times. At its center, an early 20th century-style rosette gives off almost an Art Deco aesthetic as one of the only decorated pieces on the watch. In the center, the seconds hand moves steadily around the outer watch face sliding in front of the tourbillon for only moments before allowing it come back into full view.

Luxury automobile brand MINI launched its all-new MINI Convertible at a private sundown event on a beach in Goa. The latest car by the brand comes with a fully-electrical soft top that enables one to enjoy their drive and the weather at the same time. The setting of the launch was best suited for this driving magnificence as it captivated the thrill and the free-spirited essence the car boasts of. Introducing the latest MINI, Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW India, stated, “The all-new MINI Convertible is unapologetically outgoing. It is a non-stop thrill behind the wheel for those who know there’s always a little more to feel. It creates a world in technicolour, packed with impulse, emotion and unbridled energy.” The interior of the MINI convertible features a sport leather steering wheel, sports seats for all, expanded seat surface, and increased headspace. One can see a burst of lively colours and lavish leather upholstery apart from the other features. The exteriors boasts a fully-automatic soft top and superior-quality characteristics that are synonymous with MINI. The car is yours for the price of INR 34,90,000.

The prestigious Peninsula Beverly Hills celebrates 25 glorious years; and, as a tribute to its loyal customers, the hotel is offering a special anniversary package and a new suite with the silver theme. The Peninsula has been home to a host of celebrities and VIPs in Los Angeles. Two-and-a-half decades later, the hotel is launching its Silver Suite as part of the hotel’s coveted collection of specialty suites; each featuring its own distinct colour palette and style. The suite is inspired by the precious metal and is 1,500 square feet with contrasting accents of crisp white furnishings and expansive, mirrored walls. Besides this, the hotel is celebrating its anniversary with the introduction of Silver Mule, a limited edition cocktail featuring California green chilli vodka, lime and house-made ginger beer served in a hammered silver mule mug. Guests can unwind at the spa with complimentary services, champagne and much more. Additionally, they can enjoy afternoon tea with a commemorative fine European china tea set that is hand-painted and is finished with silver rims. The Silver Celebration Package can be booked all of this month with a complementary bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, dining credit for The Belvedere and complimentary valet parking.

A 5.3-carat emerald-cut diamond on a platinum ring boasting a starting price of €130,000 (approx $145,000) was one of the many vaunted jewels to go on offer in Milan March 15 2016. The auction house Aste Bolaffi held its first auction dedicated to high-end jewelry and watches at the Grand Hotel et de Milan with over 400 lots. While the diamond ring was seen as the star of the show, other standout pieces include a 7.25-carat loose round diamond (starting price: €40,000 or approx. $45,000), a 6.50-carat Colombian emerald on a platinum and diamond ring from the 1960s (starting price: €30,000 or approx. $33,000), a Cartier gold and diamond brooch from the 1940s (price: €10,000 or approx. $11,000) and a Patek Philippe pocket watch from the early 20th century with its original box and guarantee (starting price: €2,000 or approx. $2,225). A collection once owned by businesswoman Pina Maule Fin also featured in the auction with the proceeds going to a Turin charity.

Aimed at high performers who seek adventures off the beaten tracks, the Hanhart Primus Survivor Pilot ($TBA) is a solid, manly watch with a bit of a military flair to it. Featuring a Black Forest inspired design, the Swiss-made chronograph is powered by an automatic movement (power reserve of 42 hours) which can be admired through a screwed-down sapphire back window.  The matte, sand blasted 44 mm stainless steel case presents Hanhart’s distinctive trademarks, like the red push button and the typical “bi-compax” display arrangement, while the dial has a premium, bronze-green finish and displays a clean layout with luminous indexes for night time visibility.  Complete with flexible lugs and a robust fabric strap inlaid with breathable leather, the timepiece arrives in a limited edition of only 50 pieces.

The art of bespoke tailoring is stitching up ever newer luxe collaborations in Mumbai; after the collaboration of SS Homme with Bombay Shirt Company, it is now the turn of Amy Billimoria’s House of Design. The brand is exclusively associating with renowned London-based brand Paul Jheeta for Savile Row, adding it to the House’s fashion portfolio. Since the forte of both designers is bespoke fashion, the crux of this collaboration was to offer Indian men and women a taste of custom-made tailoring. “Our common passion, precise and immaculate creations drew everyone’s attention; this is essentially what motivated us to work together. When I met Amy, both of us agreed on how creatively satisfying it was to see our clients in bespoke creations. As it is made to one’s specifications, the end result always makes them look and feel good,” Paul Jheeta stated.  The design store that already houses everything from prêt, bridal, kidswear, swimwear to accessories, will now also feature bespoke creations by Paul Jheeta, making this Juhu-based boutique the ideal destination for sartorial indulgence.

The $20,420-a-night Imperial Suite is the latest addition to the St. Regis Dubai and is actually larger than the hotel ballroom at 913-square-feet (85 square meters). To put it into perspective, that is around $7,000 more than the two-bedroom Royal Suite offered by the Burj Al Arab, which offers everything from butler service, a private beach, and 24-carat, gold-plated iPads. What sets the St. Regis Imperial Suite apart are two floors worth of elegant, stately furnishings linked together by an in-room spiral staircase. The staircase leads up to the central dome of the hotel where there is a rooftop plunge pool and majlis (which in Arabic means “a place of sitting”) that offer panoramic views of landscaped gardens. Along with three bedrooms, the suite also features a living room, 12-seater dining rooms, a study, and lounge area. The St. Regis Dubai is located in Al Habtoor City and has 234-rooms. The hotel is styled with French beaux-arts architecture and neo-classical interiors and opened last year. There’s even a one-bedroom Bentley suite for car aficionados upholstered in leather finishes, colors, patterns and wood veneers reminiscent of the Mulsanne, the brand’s flagship performance luxury car.

H & H Auction Rooms will be hosting a sale for Prince Philip’s much-loved 1954 Aston Martin Lagonda Drophead Coupe on April 20, 2016, at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. The car was made to order for the Duke of Edinburgh that got Aston Martin its first Royal Warrant with bespoke features. The car features grey leather upholstery that is matched with an exclusive shade of the Edinburgh Green colour. Apart from its basic features it has a radio telephone and an extra vanity mirror that was used by the Queen to adjust her hat. The radio phone was an important addition as the Prince Philip had his own radio frequency by The Admirality. The four-seater convertible is the only car out of the 20 MK1 cars that was used by The Duke of Edinburgh for personal transport up until 1961. The Duke of Edinburgh used the Aston Martin to drive to his polo matches and also to Prince Charles’ prep school to drop him. Well, look like James Bond isn’t the only one in love with the Aston Martin!

Set in the garden of The One Nanyuan Hotel in Hsinchu, Taiwan is Wind Eaves, a multi-purpose pavilion designed by architect Kengo Kuma (Kengo Kuma & Associates). The One Nanyuan is a small hotel that proposes a fresh, nature-oriented lifestyle, and this structure couldn’t have found a more appropriate location. The organic-shaped framework is made of hinoki, a Formosan cypress. The work was inspired by scenes on Mount Jiuchong, which overlooks Nanyuan, and is informed by the local weather phenomenon ‘winds of September’. Its form recalls an arch constructed with loosely assembled tree branches. Wind Eaves has 17 such arches constructed with wooden strips of various lengths. These wooden units are joined in different angles in order to achieve the desired form. The structure is covered on top with transparent ETFE film, a highly durable, lightweight, translucent, and recyclable material that allows sunlight to permeate the structure. Wind Eaves covers an area of 180sqm; inside one feels as though surrounded by a forest of cypress trees. Wind Eaves is a Golden Pin Design Award 2015 Design Mark Recipient. It stands from 2 to 6 meters in height from entrance to rear.

Coming five months after the sale of the 12.03 carat Blue Moon of Josephine (bought by businessman Joseph Laufor his daughter at a record $48 million), the 10.10 carat De Beers Millennium Jewel 4 is set to go on sale at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. This oval vivid blue diamond was rated with a clarity of “internally flawless” or IF as it is known in the trade and is expected to fetch between $30 million and $35 million. “There are no more than a dozen or so blue diamonds of fancy vivid color and over 10 carats in the world, so they are very, very rare,” Sotheby’s Deputy Chairman for Asia Quek Chin Yeow stated. The blue diamond was mined from the Cullinan Mine in South Africa – one that is famous for being a significant source of blue diamonds in the world. Blue diamonds are especially rare and have a high price due to a diminishing supply mixed with an increasing demand. One of the most famous Blue Diamonds is the Hope Diamond, currently located in the Smithsonian Museum. The Hope Diamond was suspected of being cursed due to the deaths of many owners over the years. Despite the slowdown of the Chinese economy (having a weak 6.9% expansion in 2015), the jewelry auction market remains strong. The previous record for a diamond sold in Hong Kong was set in 2013, with the sale of a 118-carat white diamond for $30.6 million. “It’s the rarity and collectability of these wonderful objects. When they come to the market, they will have strong interest from all over the world,” Quek said as an explanation, adding that the location of the upcoming sale was a sign of confidence in the Asian market.