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Collecting luxury watches is no longer merely an exercise in elevating your sartorial status–it’s also a savvy financial investment. A recent report from Rolex re-seller Bob’s Watches trumpeted that pre-owned Rollies–in particular the Submariner and GMT Master–have appreciated better than gold, real estate, and stocks over the past decade.
(Martini & Rossi) Over a long career, London bartender Alessandro Palazzi has made a name for himself among martini fans. The head bartender of Duke’s Bar (rumored to have inspired Ian Fleming and his “shaken not stirred” secret agent) has perfected what many would call the perfect dry martini. Palazzi’s Author: G. Clay Whittaker
(Omage) After three decades running the some of the biggest names in the spirits industry, Julious Grant decided it was time to start his own project. While he could’ve gone in any direction, Grant recognized an absence in American brandy, saw the potential of elevating the category, and set Author: Nicolas Stecher
On the heels of Halo Infinite’s recent release on Xbox One and PC , a look at a live-action TV series based on the wildly popular video game franchise has arrived. Paramount+ dropped the first trailer for Halo the series. While void of action, Author: Maxim Video
(Hublot) Samuel Ross has been a Hublot ambassador since 2020, but the British designer and A-Cold-Wall label founder hasn’t lent his fashionable talents to one of the fine Swiss watchmaker’s ticking sculptures until now. Ross went right to the top of Hublot’s range, turning his sights on a Author: Maxim Staff
Madonna, New York (©Luigi & Iango/Phaidon Press) Those with an interest in award-winning fashion photography will be familiar with the work of Inez & Vinoodh and Mert & Marcus. But there’s a newer, equally talented photographic duo—Luigi & Iango— that’s just now getting the global recognition they deserve, thanks Author: Jared Paul Stern
The spirits world is rarely at rest, from barrel finishes to intensive aging to a flurry of luxury spirits releases by the week (or the day, even). But Paquera Mezcal is challenging even those lofty aims with a unique mezcal that’s distilled with high-end Wagyu beef. (Paquera Mezcal) Paquera has Author: Beau Hayhoe