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Arabian Business
19 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show 2025: $1m gold-plated car wows Sharjah crowds
A $1m gold-plated car is among the dazzling exhibits on show at Sharjah's Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show. With more than 500 exhibitors and leading local and international brands, the exhibition provides a premier venue to explore rare gold pieces, luxury watches, and signature diamond collections, and will continue through June 1, 2025. Among the highlights of this edition is a gold-plated car presented by Al Romaizan Gold and Jewellery. Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah Nicknamed 'Gold-Zilla' for its looks and powerful performance, this extraordinarily rare piece is valued at nearly AED3.67m ($1m), offering a unique blend of mechanical power and dynamic artistic innovation. Based on a 2014 Nissan GT-R, the vehicle is fully covered in intricate 24K gold-plated engravings. This one-of-a-kind creation was designed by Japan's Kuhl Racing and Japanese artist Takahiko Izawa, with the entire body hand-engraved before being finished in gold. It took more than 2,000 hours to complete the detailed work. The 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show also features a distinguished presence by the Italian pavilion, with a total footprint of 708sqm across the exhibition. The pavilion hosts nearly 50 exhibitors, including some of Italy's most renowned companies, brands, and designers in the gold and jewellery industry. The exhibition in Sharjah is open to visitors on Friday from 3pm to 10pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 10pm. It features brands and designers representing a diverse range of countries, including: UAE India Italy United Kingdom United States Singapore China Japan Turkey Saudi Arabia Bahrain Lebanon Russia Mexico Tanzania Egypt
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Four teens tried to rob Carousell seller of $83k Rolex watch
SINGAPORE: Two Carousell users narrowly escaped becoming victims of robbery this week after falling into traps allegedly set by a group of teenagers posing as buyers of luxury watches. The police arrested four male teenagers, aged between 17 and 19, for their suspected involvement in an attempted armed robbery and an attempted robbery on May 27 and 28. In one of the incidents, a Carousell seller had listed a green and gold Rolex Daytona, popularly known as the 'John Mayer' edition, for around $83,000. The victim had arranged to meet a prospective buyer on the afternoon of May 28 at Block 432 Clementi Avenue 3. But when he arrived at the meeting spot, things quickly turned sinister. According to police, two male teenagers allegedly tried to cover the victim's head with a plastic bag. One of them was also armed with a 21cm knife. The victim managed to fight off the attackers and escape, immediately alerting the authorities. See also CNY Toto draw jackpot prize of S$5M attracts long lines of punters The police said they received the call for assistance at about 1.44pm. Officers swiftly identified and arrested the two suspects, 18-year-old Joshua Niteesh Mahesan and 19-year-old Sim De Ren, later that same day. The knife reportedly used in the attack was also recovered after being discarded nearby. Further investigations revealed that the same pair had allegedly attempted a similar robbery just a day earlier, on May 27. This time, they were joined by Darren Chai Jia Le and another unnamed teenage boy. That earlier attempt also involved a seller offering the same model of Rolex watch and being lured to the same HDB block. However, the victim in that case grew suspicious of the setup upon arrival and left before the group could make a move. Chai and the other teenager were also arrested on May 28. Joshua Niteesh and Sim were charged on Friday (May 30) with attempted armed robbery, an offence punishable by imprisonment of between two and seven years, and at least 12 strokes of the cane. Chai faces an attempted robbery charge, which carries the same imprisonment range and a minimum of six strokes of the cane. The unnamed teenager remains under investigation for alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy to commit robbery. In a statement, the police urged members of the public to remain vigilant when transacting with strangers, especially for high-value items. The authorities also advise buyers and sellers to avoid secluded meeting spots, remain alert to their surroundings, and report any suspicious activity without delay.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MACC seizes luxury watches worth RM5mil in highway project probe
MACC is understood to be investigating cases of alleged bribery and false claims connected to the Maju Expressway Extension. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has seized 217 luxury watches of various brands, believed to belong to an individual with the 'Tan Sri' title, in its probe into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds for a highway construction project in the Klang Valley. Utusan Malaysia quoted a source from MACC as saying the seizure followed raids conducted by the anti-graft agency today at two residences in Kuala Lumpur owned by the individual. The source said the luxury watches were estimated to be worth about RM5 million. MACC also seized 27 handbags worth more than RM1 million, and jewellery valued at more than RM4 million. 'Other items seized include nine luxury vehicles, including Bentleys, Mercedes-Benzes, and Range Rovers, with a total estimated value of nearly RM7 million,' the source said, adding that the two residences were also seized. The source also said MACC discovered a storage facility containing various types of alcoholic beverages at one of the residences, believed to be worth about RM3 million and suspected to be linked to money laundering activities. 'Additionally, MACC seized a luxury residential unit located in the capital, estimated to be worth about RM12 million, believed to be owned by the individual,'it said. Last week, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the agency was investigating three cases of alleged bribery and false claims connected to the Maju Expressway Extension. He said the first investigation paper involved false claims amounting to RM361 million which came from sukuk funds, while the second case was linked to false disclosures involving RM416 million in sukuk funds and RM50 million in bank loans.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Best Ladies' Watches Of 2025, So Far
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual with lavender dial. Rolex There is a quiet renaissance happening in ladies' watches right now, resulting from the culmination of various improvements in design, movement technology and proportioning. The development of scaled-down automatic movements combined with a renewed sense of restrained design has emerged, which means ladies' watches are less girly and more dignified. At the same time, a refreshing blast of color has hit the luxury watch market in general, for sizes of watches. And even gemsetting is getting more sophisticated. All of these elements are transforming the ladies' luxury watch segment, making options more attractive and more collectible. The following 10 timepieces, from Cartier, Rolex, Piaget, Bulgari, Bell & Ross, Oris, Lange & Sohne, Vacheron Constantin, Chopard and Patek Philippe, represent a new generation of state-of-the art wristwear for women. A. Lange & Söhne 1815 A. Lange & Söhne Bulgari Serpenti Bulgari kicked off the year in ladies' watches with one of the biggest introductions of the year: a new automatic movement that is small enough to fit inside a Serpenti, which was previously quartz. The BVS100, with a 50-hour power reserve, fits neatly into the 34mm Serpenti Seduttori case, with a diamond bezel and a choice of several metals, starting at $10,200. Bulgari Serpenti seduttori Bulgari Piaget Sixtie The Sixtie collection, launched this year at Watches and Wonders, was inspired by a 1960s Piaget design with a similar trapezoid-shaped case. It is small, with a 29mm x 25.3mm case and a thickness of only 6.5mm. It was released with a quartz movement, but will later contain a new automatic movement, being developed now by Piaget. With steel, gold and two-tone options, with or without diamond bezels, it starts at about $11,500. The Piaget Sixtie Piaget Cartier Privé Tank à Guichets The Cartier Privé Tank à Guichets is a standout for its historic significance and for its design, which, a 37.5mm wide is gender-neutral. It was first introduced in 1928, and still looks fresh a century later, as do most Cartier icons. The remake was issued as one of the brand's Privé historical pieces, which celebrates its icons. The mechanical digital time display is the same as the original, but the new one is powered by a new hand wound movement with a jumping hour and a dragging minute display. $47,700 in rose gold. Cartier Privé Tank à Guichets Cartier Patek Philippe Ref. 7340/1R The Twenty~4 collection has been Patek Philippe's prominent ladies' collection since 1999, and it was a quartz collection right up until the line was redesigned in 2018, when it was given an automatic movement. This year, it gets its first perpetual calendar complication, which is long overdue since that is the brand's speciality. The green dial is right on trend and looks great with the rose gold case and bracelet. $126,080 Patek Philippe Ref. 7340/1R Patek Philippe Rolex Oyster Perpetual 28mm The Oyster Perpetual, an entry-level Rolex, is one of the most fashion-forward models in the brand's current catalog, and Rolex continues to apply cheerful colorful dials to the line. This 28 mm version has a lacquer lavender face is part of a new collection of pastels. The case is steel and the movement is a chronometer-rated automatic movement, with a 55-hour power reserve. $5,650 Rolex OP with lavender dial Rolex A. Lange & Söhne 1815 34 mm The 1815, a classic three-hand, is Lange's purist expression of the brand and of watchmaking itself. It has long been a male collector's fave and, now, finally, it is available in a 34mm version. It contains a newly developed, scaled-down manual-wound movement, with a 72-hour power reserve and the usual supurb Lange finishing. $24,500 A. Lange & Söhne 1815 A. Lange & Söhne Vacheron Constantin Anniversary Traditionnelle 33mm This ladies-sized version of Vacheron's classic time-only model from the elite Traditionnelle collection celebrates the brand's 270th anniversary. It's a nice alternative to the more decorative Egerie model, Vacheron's cornerstone ladies' line, and is decorated with anniversary edition finishes: the brand's signature Maltese cross motif is etched into the dial; and the bridges are given a côte unique finish. CHF 32,600 Chopard L'Heure du Diamond Moonphase Chopard Chopard L'Heure du Diamond Moonphase A high jewelry moon phase watch is one of the most impressive expressions of ladies watchmaking and this one is even more special, with big diamonds - 3.86 carats of dazzle in total. The watch contains a new movement, the automatic 09.02-C, a scaled-down moon phase caliber that fits into the L'Heure du Diamant's 35.75 mm case. This is the collection's first complication. $101,000 The Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy Oris Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy This hot pink tribute to the hottest Muppet is not only on trend with the color explosion in luxury watches, but demonstrates that the Swiss watch industry isn't afraid to have some fun. It's a subtle rendition: a spy hole on the caseback reveals a fetching portrait of Miss Piggy. A lab-grown baguette diamond is positioned at 12 o'clock on the dial. $3,200 Bell & Ross BR-05 Bell & Ross Bell & Ross BR-05 At 36mm wide, this is the smallest watch Bell & Ross has ever made. The brand's instantly recognizable shape, font and bezel design have been shrunk to 36 mm without losing its proportions, and it really works as a ladies' watch, especially with the mother-of-pearl dial. It contains an automatic in-house movement with a 54-hour power reserve. $4,300
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Paul Sheeran seeking €5.5m for jewel in company's crown just off Grafton Street
Having already overseen the opening at the Chatham & King development of a swath of luxury watch boutiques offering brands that include Cartier, Breitling, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Panerai, Paul Sheeran Jewellers is set to relocate its fine jewellery and diamond business from its original home just off Grafton Street to a larger premises near Chatham Street. Number 7-8 Johnson's Court is being offered to the market by joint agents Colliers and JLL at a guide price of €5.5 million. The property is alternatively available to let at an annual rent of €275,000. Commenting on his decision to relocate after 31 years, Mr Sheeran said: 'Johnson's Court provided us with a wonderful home for many years, but the business has evolved now and with that has come the opportunity to elevate and expand even more as we relocate our fine jewellery and diamond business to be closer to our luxury watch emporium on Chatham Street.' Located on the pedestrianised thoroughfare linking Grafton Street with Clarendon Street, 7-8 Johnson's Court comprises 4,500sq ft of space distributed across three floors over basement level. While the property would suit an established retail brand looking to take advantage of its close proximity to Grafton Street, the selling agents say it could also accommodate alternative uses such as a restaurant, entertainment venue, or a licensed premises, subject to planning permission. To facilitate that potential, a planning application is now being submitted seeking approval for a change of use to an entertainment/food and beverage venue. [ Prime retail units on St Stephen's Green seeking occupiers Opens in new window ] Niall Delmar of Colliers says: 'It's uncommon for a vacant building so close to Grafton Street to come to the market, especially with both freehold and leasehold options available. This is a valuable opportunity for retailers, food and beverage operators, developers and investors.' READ MORE Nicola Vance of JLL adds: 'This prime location offers an excellent opportunity for astute investors or occupiers seeking an exclusive address capitalising on the high footfall from Grafton Street, Dublin's premier shopping district.'
