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Man of Many
4 days ago
- Business
- Man of Many
$34,000 Hublot Watch Amongst the Most Valuable Items in Sydney Airport Lost Property Auction 2025
By Ben McKimm - News Published: 3 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Last year, Sydney Airport staff successfully returned more than 7,000 items to passengers. However, some passengers aren't so lucky. We're not sure how you could leave your Hublot Big Bang Unico White Ceramic (ref. watch on a plane, but someone's managed to do it. The good news is that it—and plenty of other high value items—are now up for auction in the annual Sydney Airport Lost Property Auction, which is hosted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers and is now live at the auction website. Every year the auction raises money for charity, and this year the auction house has partnered with Sydney's Inner West Council so all proceeds go to support local families struggling with cost-of-living pressures by providing swimming lessons for children. With nearly $2 million raised for charities since the annual auction started 12 years ago, the high value items we've chosen below will go a long way towards teaching kids to swim. To start things off, Sydney Airport has donated $100,000, and the airport wants to raise a further $200,000 from the auction. Let's check it out! Hublot Big Bang Unico White Ceramic | Image: Supplied / Theodore Bruce Here's each auction category at the Sydney Airport Lost Property Auction 2025: There are five auction categories to browse through in the Sydney Airport Lost Property Auction with everything from cameras to laptops, watches, jewellery, sneakers, jackets, sunglasses, and even whisky (our favourite) up for grabs. We've sifted through the most desirable, high-dollar items from the auction in each of these categories and featured them below. The most valuable item in the entire auction is the Hublot Big Bang Unico White Ceramic (ref. which is priced at AUD$34,300 when new. While it's not in great condition and its authenticity cannot be verified by us through a computer screen, if it is infact real, it's a high-valuable piece, with prices sitting in the $20-30,000 range on the seconday market. The 44 mm watch uses a HUB1280 UNICO Manufacture Self-winding Chronograph Flyback Movement with Column Wheel and Matte Black Skeleton Dial (72 hours power reserve). This movement is housed in a microblasted and polished white ceramic case with six H-shaped titanium screws. It's not for the feint of heart, but it's a serious watch nonetheless. Lot 1219 A Camera Lens, Marked Tamron 35 – 150mm E Mount + Soft Case | Image: Supplied / Theodore Bruce Lot 3287 A Men's Red Puffer Vest, Marked Ralph Lauren Polo, Size L | Image: Supplied / Theodore Bruce Lot 4022 A Travel Duffel Bag, Marked Louis Vuitton | Image: Supplied / Theodore Bruce Lot 5045 A Bottle of Hennessy X.X.O Cognac 1L | Image: Supplied / Theodore Bruce While prices can change, these are the next most expensive items up for grabs at the auction: The Tamron 35 – 150mm E Mount lense is fine, but it's not one of the best lenses on the market. If you're a fashionable person then you'll probably get excited about Lot 3287, which is described as a a men's Red Puffer Vest, Marked Ralph Lauren Polo. We can't authenticate the year, but an original vintage 1993 Polo HI TECH Utility Vest like this would fetch around USD$550 in todays money. Of course, the Louis Vuitton duffel bag and bottle of Hennessy X.X.O Cognac will fetch decent money when their auctions end. When you're not looking at the high-end of the market, the auctions are a great way to donate proceeds to charity and score some discounted tech. Plenty of Apple and Samsung products are up for grabs, including AirPods and tablets. Check out all of the items at the website, linked below!
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Stirring sustainability: Eateries introduce special menu on World Earth Day
As the world celebrates Earth Day, the clink of cocktail glasses and the sizzle from the kitchen are beginning to sound a lot more conscious. Across the hospitality industry, a quiet revolution is brewing — one where sustainability isn't just a buzzword, but a deeply rooted philosophy. From inventive zero-waste cocktails to mindful menu planning, restaurants and bars in India are embracing green innovation, turning everyday ingredients and kitchen discards into extraordinary expressions of flavour. At the heart of this movement is a bold shift in perspective, a mindset that sees every ingredient as an opportunity. Harish Chhimwal, Lead Mixologist at the Olive Group of Restaurants, describes this as a 'full-circle' approach. 'We started by identifying the most commonly discarded by-products during prep, like fruit pulp, peels, and even seeds, and challenged ourselves to reimagine their potential,' he says. The result? Cocktails that are as inventive as they are intentional. At Olive, the mixology team experiments with fermentation, acid blends, dehydration, and infusions to create drinks that marry taste with sustainability. One standout is the Planet B cocktail, featuring a housemade strawberry saccharum. Instead of discarding the leftover fruit post-infusion, the team dehydrates it into strawberry leather — a tangy, textured garnish that elevates both presentation and purpose. At Kimaya Himalayan Beverages, the philosophy of mindful mixology runs deep. Founder and CEO Abhinav Jindal believes that sustainability starts with conscious choices. 'It's about using quality ingredients, reducing waste, and making better decisions for the environment without compromising on taste,' he explains. Take, for instance, the humble liquid left behind after boiling chickpeas — aquafaba. Traditionally discarded, it now stars in the brand's Nutty Sour cocktail as a plant-based egg white alternative, delivering a silky texture and vegan-friendly froth. The Grammar Room in Delhi is blending green philosophy with gin-based artistry. Their latest menu, the second edition of Gin and Tree, is a tribute to the fading tree cover around their café. 'It's our fun way of giving back,' says Tanya Bhardwaj, co-founder and chief brand officer. From tomato peels reimagined in the Tomatillo cocktail to amla brine repurposed from the Olive kitchen, the team is turning scraps into stories. Sustainability also extends to their packaging — bagasse containers are standard, and paper is used sparingly. 'We're on the path, but there's still a lot to do,' she adds. At UNICO, the philosophy of sustainability is not just practiced — it's lived. 'We began reimagining waste as a resource,' says Amit Khatri, Director at Dharnidhar Hospitality Ventures. From turning used coffee grounds into aromatic candles to transforming vegetable scraps into cocktail infusions or farm feed, UNICO champions a circular system. Their hydroponic garnishes, in-house milled flour, and zero-plastic policy reflect a commitment to conscious luxury. The aim, Khatri says, is simple: 'Nothing is wasted and everything has purpose.' This commitment to sustainability isn't confined to the bar. At Santé Spa Cuisine, Chef Shailendra Kekade believes that mindful eating should be the norm, not the exception. Their Earth Day special — the Organic Bajra Riso Bowl with Moringa Pesto and Desi White Butter — champions local produce and low-impact ingredients that support small farms and soil health. "Eating sustainably can be both delicious and empowering,' says Kekade. The restaurant composts all organic waste, avoids single-use plastics, and promotes a plant-forward menu. 'For us, sustainability isn't a trend — it's the kitchen's default setting.' Tusheeta Khanna, director, EnCanto, says, 'Sustainability is central to our ethos, guiding every aspect of our operations through thoughtful, low-impact practices. From redistributing near-expiry ingredients to eliminate food waste, to converting used cooking oil into reusable materials, and replacing single-use plastics with glass alternatives, we're committed to creating a refined dining experience that harmonises indulgence with environmental responsibility."
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Hublot debuts first-ever multicolour ceramic watch – but you won't get one
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. QUICK SUMMARY Hublot has debuted the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic watch. It claims to be the world's first multicolour ceramic timepiece and it's limited to just 20 pieces. Hublot has just announced a new addition to the Big Bang collection and it uses an all-new material that you might not have seen or heard of before. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic features multicoloured ceramic, and the brand claims it to be the world's first multicolour ceramic watch – but you probably won't get one. Multicoloured ceramic or 'Magic Ceramic' is a homogeneous material that layers different coloured pigments to achieve different patterns and colours. The process of creating Magic Ceramic is complex, as each pigment has to go through different temperatures during the ceramic's baking and moulding process. Hublot has been developing and producing coloured ceramics for over 10 years, and the new Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is the first watch from Hublot to use this new material. In correlation with the Big Bang's 20th anniversary, the Magic Ceramic material is patent-pending and is a seriously impressive timepiece to celebrate such a big milestone. The standout feature of the Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is its bezel. The dark grey ceramic bezel has dramatic blue circles that scatter the bezel randomly and in an organic pattern. It has a pop art feel to it, and adds a bit of playfulness to the watch. The bezel also prominently displays the screws, a key accent with Big Bang watches. The dial of the Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is similar to other Unico timepieces, with its bold hour numbers and skeletonised dial. It has two chronograph counters and a date window at the three o'clock position. The case measures 42mm and it's water resistant to 100 metres. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is powered by the UNICO automatic flyback chronograph movement which is displayed through the dial and makes it look even more dramatic and industrial. The watch is finished with a black lined rubber strap. If you like the look of the new Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic by Hublot, chances are you won't be able to get your hands on one – unless you're very quick. As a limited edition timepiece, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is limited to just 20 pieces.
