The most expensive watch in the world
Last week we reported on how a pink gold 66-year-old Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 wristwatch stood a chance to become No.5 on the list of the world’s most expensive timepieces. On Saturday, during the Only Watch auction in Geneva, a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A sold for a staggering $31 194 370, making the Grandmaster Chime in steel the most expensive watch in the world.
McLaren’s pioneering spirit
Earlier this week, McLaren Automotive revealed its new Ultimate Series roadster, the McLaren Elva. As the brand’s first open-cockpit road car, the Elva adds a new dimension to the range-topping Ultimate Series lineage. Like its McLaren P1TM, McLaren Senna and Speedtail predecessors, the production of the new McLaren Elva will be limited – just 399 are being offered for customer order.
Two Rembrandt paintings were almost stolen
According to Artnet, An art thief tried to sneak out of Dulwich Picture Gallery in London with two Rembrandt van Rijn artworks on view in the Rembrandt Light Exhibition. The suspect managed to successfully remove the paintings from the wall, before being intercepted mid-heist by a police official. The gallery is currently closed while police conduct a full investigation.
African-pop at this year’s Design Miami
Southern Guild will premiere 13 works never seen by audiences before, featuring vibrant colour, futuristic forms and strong shapes at this year’s Design Miami taking place from 3 to 8 December. The Cape Town-based gallery’s at this year’s Design Miami will deliver an “African-pop” punch with major new works by artists including Porky Hefer, Dokter and Misses, Zizipho Poswa, Rich Mnisi, Justine Mahoney and Madoda Fani.