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Once at the station, I saw a guy pulling a bike out of his bag. Not just any Decathlon for a grand, but a gleaming folding bike that looked like a sculpture in a gallery. Turned out it was a Moulton. And it cost more than my entire monthly budget. Maybe even several months’ worth.

These bikes are a real …Read more

When you look at the Rolex Perpetual 1908, you see more than just another model in the catalog. It’s a return to the roots, to the moment when Hans Wilsdorf registered the name “Rolex”—back in 1908. That decision changed everything. Without it, there would be no legendary Submariner or Daytona.

Rolex 1908 – courage embodied in elegance

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I hear the soft click of the lock as I lift the lid. That unmistakable shade of blue—Pantone 1837—fills my vision even before I glimpse what’s inside. It’s like opening a treasure chest, only these treasures are real.

When the 128.54-carat “Tiffany Diamond” sparkles under the lights, conversations in the salons fall silent. But my thoughts are elsewhere—on the fact …Read more

One in five premium limousines leaving showrooms in Europe is a Mercedes S-Class. This 2024 fact shouldn’t surprise anyone, but it raises a question that seemed much simpler just a decade ago.

Today, choosing an engine for the S-Class isn’t just a matter of preference. It’s a decision that will impact your wallet, the environment, and your everyday experience for …Read more

The Alps, 1954. A frosty morning, the K2 expedition checks their gear. None of the participants know yet that these down jackets will one day cost more than a month’s salary.

In fact, the story of Moncler began two years earlier, in 1952. René Ramillon founded the company in the small town of Monestier-de-Clermont. The name? A combination of the …Read more