Twelve of the finest boats to emerge from the Cannes and Monaco shows

More than 100 new yachts — from tenders to gigayachts — were introduced in two of the French Riviera’s most beautiful harbours.

By Michael Verdon 06/10/2017

The Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show have marked the official starts of the yachting season, with more than 100 new yachts — from tenders to gigayachts — introduced in two of the French Riviera’s most beautiful harbors. Cannes has always been the launching point for midsized yachts, and this year was no different. The show saw 84 yachts making their global debuts. Cannes also saw many hulls in excess of 100 feet this year, with noteworthy premieres like the Azimut 35 Metri, Custom Line Navetta 33, and Sunseeker 131, among many others.

Given the dozens of launches, most observers agreed that this was the best Cannes yacht show in more than a decade.

The Monaco boat show had an entirely different character. Monte Carlo’s harbor accommodates fewer vessels, but the 100-plus superyachts gathered there carried an awe-inspiring presence — a collection of the best-designed custom yachts gathered in one place, with the opulence of Monaco’s hills as the backdrop. Beyond the harbor, 300-foot-plus gigayachts too large for the show were anchored offshore. Like Cannes, Monaco was considered a banner show, with visitors from all over the world coming to see yachting’s finest collection.

Here are a dozen samplings of the best of both boat shows.

Azimut 35 Metri

The Azimut 35 Metri, shown at both Cannes and Monaco, is the new flagship of the Azimut Grande line. The Stefano Righini design has an edgy, angular exterior with dark windows that define the profile and a raised pilothouse that gives the superstructure the sleek look of a performance motor yacht rather than the boxier dimensions of a typical flybridge vessel. The 115-footer’s carbon-fibre superstructure and hardtop — rarities on yachts of this size — add structural integrity while dramatically lowering weight. That allowed Righini to design a “wide-body” interior without compromising its 25.5-knot top speed. At 10 knots, the 35 Metri has a range of 2,414 kilometres.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the saloon flood the interior with natural light. The master suite also has floor-to-ceiling windows, including one that folds outward to become a private terrace. Features like the three-floor spiral staircase with backlit onyx steps, lifting platform on the foredeck, and option to add another 30-square-metre deck are features more for the gigayacht than the typical 100-footer. Azimut always pushes the design envelope, but this is a significant leap forward for the Italian builder.

Custom Line Navetta 33

Custom Line’s new Navetta 33 is a radical reinvention of the typical Italian Navetta-style boat. Instead of a cumbersome, trawler-like vessel, the four-deck Custom Line is sleek and ship-like in appearance, with all the features one can expect on a modern superyacht. The design team — which included Piero Ferrari of the famed sports car dynasty, Studio Zuccon International Project, and the Ferretti Group’s in-house engineering group — came up with a bold new concept that mates a seaworthy hull to a contemporary exterior that includes a full-featured flybridge (with lounges, wet bar, sunbeds, and swimming pool), a generous foredeck with lounges and sun beds, and two exterior aft cockpit spaces on the main and upper decks.

Navettas have traditionally been designed with simple, down-home styles, but this 108-footer’s interior is contemporary Italian, with natural black-walnut paneling covering the walls along with colorful modern artwork and stainless trim. The lower saloon (there is a second saloon on the deck above) encompasses about a third of the 110-foot hull length, so the social and dining areas have an unusually large sense of space. The forward master suite is nearly the same length and includes a walk-in closet, full-beam bathroom, and desk and vanity in the bedroom.

The sense of opulence in this master is rarely seen on yachts this size and are certainly not the traditional Navetta style. But the Navetta 33 does share traits with its predecessors, including a blue-water hull that has a 3,218-kilometre range with twin 1,043 kW MAN engines. The Dual-Mode Transom is a great benefit for long-distance cruisers; the rear swim platform drops below the water, flooding the garage for simple tender launching. It also creates a submersible platform if guests want access to the water from the now-expanded beach club area. The revolution will continue next year when Custom Line launches its 138-foot Navetta 42.

Riva Rivale 56

Riva’s new 56 Rivale is the ultimate ocean cruiser, with a high, protected bow and planing hull that can reach 38 knots with twin 895 kW MAN engines. The intricate, open cockpit is exceptionally well-designed. The double-size white sun bed at the stern, surrounded by teak stairs on either side, carries the Rivale’s simple, elegant look, while, further forward, two white lounges sit along the port side of the hull. A wet bar and exterior galley are along the other side. Like all Rivas, details distinguish the brand.

The Rivale’s helm station has an all-glass, touchscreen cockpit, stainless steering wheel with a white leather cover, throttles placed discreetly along the side, and air-conditioning vents for hot weather. The slender, black roll bar with a black radome on top is equal parts artistic and functional. Teak defines the cockpit and walkways to the bow, leading to another double sun bed. Even the 56’s bow is fine art, with a sculpted steel horn and teak panel on the foredeck with a beautiful angular pattern.

The Rivale 56 also has technical details that are complex to engineer but do not impede the simple look. The swim platform submerges beneath the water to allow the tender to be unloaded. When the platform is down, steps designed into the port-side hull allow people to climb up from the water. This simple but ingenious solution allowed Riva to do away with the ladder that typically clutters the stern. In the same way, an electrohydraulic bimini top slides in and out from the sides for instant shade, disappearing when not needed.

The Rivale’s interior is defined by dark mahogany, lacquered hardwoods, dark leather coverings, and white fabrics that convey a sense of richness without being flashy. The two staterooms employ similar colour schemes and include white-leather-covered headboards and dark leather bedside tables. The crew quarters can be replaced by a third guest stateroom by owners who operate their own Rivali. The beautiful Riva was shown at both Cannes and Monaco.

Sunseeker Predator 57 MK II

U.K. builder Sunseeker introduced its Predator 57 MK II at the Cannes show, displaying exactly why the Predator series remains unique in the yachting sector. Aggressive, elegant, and fast, the 57 MK II is defined by the curves of its hardtop and extensive use of glass. Even the hardtop has an opening sunroof that covers almost a third of the overhead space. It lets in wind and sun on beautiful days, but the 57 MK II buttons up nicely for total climate control. Sunseeker added pillar-less windows to its previous 57 (the MK II stands for Mark 2), allowing for sweeping views of the ocean.

The patio door to the cockpit has also been engineered to drop down into the sole, turning the entire deck into a large open space. The mini beach club at the transom — with its integrated barbecue, overhead shower, and fold-down seating — is an option that adds a new component of user-friendliness to the swim platform. Belowdecks, the full-beam master suite and forward VIP stateroom are both en suite, along with a third stateroom with twins. The 57 MK II also has a captain’s quarters. Living up to its name, the Predator can reach 40 knots, with the ability to carve turns like a much smaller speedboat.

Mulder Delta One

Delta One’s vertical bow, high bulwarks, and protected foredeck have an oceangoing, almost ship-like look, and for a 118-foot yacht, it is impressive. The vessel is one of the few yachts its size with transatlantic range, and on its North Sea trials, the yacht successfully battled 4-metre-high waves and Force Six winds. Despite the weather, Mulder’s all-aluminum yacht still managed to reach a top end of 16.8 knots, with a 15-knot cruising speed.

The fast-displacement hull by Van Oossanen Naval Architects is designed for tough conditions and long distances, but U.K. designer Claydon Reeves made sure Delta One could dish out maximum R&R in sunny climes. “We pushed hard to redefine what can be achieved in a vessel under 300 gross tons,” said Mike Reeves, one of the designers.

On the sky bridge, an eight-person Jacuzzi, wet bar, dining table, sun beds, and lounges are protected by a hardtop for jaunts through the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The designers also made full use of the yacht’s 8-metre beam, particularly in the open-plan saloon and forward in the master suite. With walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom, the master also offers private access to a seating area in the bow. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the saloon and dining area enhance natural light, and a foldout terrace adds another meaning to alfresco dining. Another differentiator on this yacht is the full-headroom beach club with its own bar and day head. For its size, Delta One will be a great example of what can be accomplished in the mini-superyacht class.

ISA Clorinda

Clorinda was an important launch for the Italian ISA brand because it was the first to be built under its new owner, Palumbo Shipyards. A crossover between the older ISA Sport 120 and a fresh design by Enrico Gobbi, Clorinda has unusual details like glass inserts on the exteriors and a forward “solarium” that fills the saloon with light. The split-level master suite is also unusual for a 120-footer, with a large bedroom on the main deck and an en suite bathroom three steps down in the lower level. This design adds an important separation to the master, making it feel as if it should be on a larger yacht.

Clorinda’s three 16V 2000 M96 MTU engines are connected to twin KaMeWa water jets and a centreline booster to reach speeds up to 33 knots — light speed for a boat this size — and turn with the agility of a much smaller yacht. Clorinda made its debut in Cannes but continued to wow crowds at Monaco.

Lürssen Areti

Lürssen is known for stopping the show at Monaco, and this year it didn’t disappoint with the 279-foot Areti. Winch Design gave Areti a quasi-classical profile, with a high-riding forward section and tall radar tower on the sun deck. The hull is cream-coloured and balanced by the white superstructure and gray accents. Areti’s owner chose this colour scheme to match his previous yachts. Winch describes the design as “beach chic,” with private terraces in guest staterooms and a full-service spa that includes a sauna, hot tub, full-depth plunge pool, meditation area, and an “experience” shower with multi-temperature water jets, therapy lights, and aromatherapy scents. Lürssen built Areti to the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC), so the boat has eight staterooms and a full-beam master suite.

The owner’s suite also has its own private deck, complete with a Jacuzzi, sun bed, and breakfast table. Just steps away, Areti’s bow helipad also allows for easy ship-to-shore transfers for the owners and guests.

Feadship Aquarius

Feadship’s 302-foot Aquarius is one of those yachts that literally takes your breath away. The profile by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design has an almost retro look with the sleek, pointed hull, but it also has elements of modern design, with through-hull windows and upper decks that look as if they’re floating above full-length panels of glass. The owner, a serial yacht owner and art lover, wanted Aquarius to be awash in as much natural light as possible — partly to create a bright environment but also to show off his private collection.

The owner’s suite has his-and-her bathrooms, a media room, and a private balcony, and the five other guest suites were built to exacting specifications. The owner also made sure his 31 crew members would be comfortably housed in 14 crew cabins, a captain’s stateroom, and two cabins for the owner’s staff.

Rossinavi Aurora

Aurora’s 161-foot-long exterior has incorporated design cues from the auto-racing world that, rather than being distractions, worked well with one of the most stunning, contemporary profiles at Monaco. The custom yacht from the drawing board of Fulvio De Simoni was designed for an owner who loves sport and adventure. That was clear from De Simoni’s exterior, which includes two “cuts” shaped like sports-car vents at the front of the yacht. Those sizable openings provide protection and privacy for the foredeck terrace, and just plain look cool.

The yacht also has two owner’s suites, each with balconies. Aurora has a sunbathing area that De Simoni called the “beach salon,” which includes a dining space and sun lounges. Designer Achille Salvagni created a modern interior with vibrant-colored furniture, curved sections of the ceiling, and large picture windows that work well with the race-car exterior.

Aurora is powered by twin 2,580 kW MTU diesel engines, giving it a speed of 21 knots, with a maximum cruising range of 7,038 kilometres at 12 knots.

Turquoise Razan

There is an almost otherworldly sense of lightness around Razan, the custom yacht by Turquoise. The 155-footer has an elegant profile, but the proliferation of whites and off-whites, both inside and out, truly define the vessel. In the saloon, London-based H2 Yacht Design used these colours on the walls, ceilings, marble, rugs, and even the glass cabinet beside the dining table. The impression is that of a bright but formal room that runs counter to the current trends of high-contrast and informal design.

The full-beam owner’s suite has the same sense of brightness and space as the saloon, with much of the same colour palette. Unusual features like a large soaking tub and sink beside the master’s floor-to-ceiling windows set Razan apart. Another standout feature is the transom beach-club gym. It sits at sea level just feet away from the water when the aft hatch is raised. Guests on the treadmill or exercise bike will have the most inspirational workouts, being so close to the ocean.

Benetti Seasense

Benetti’s Seasense is arguably one of the best of the best at Monaco this year. The 220-foot custom superyacht has one-of-a-kind features like the “Benetti Beach Concept” and an “indoor-outdoor” veranda. The Beach Concept features a large swimming pool — measuring 10 by 4.2 metres — that converts into a basketball court with specially designed carbon-fibre and teak planks. The exterior by Dutch designer Cor D. Rover also includes the indoor-outdoor area.

The centrepiece between the indoor lounge and outdoor deck is a 12-person table surrounded by a system of sliding doors. These doors, along with floor-to-ceiling windows along the sides (which also open), provide a 360-degree view of the sea. Los Angeles design firm Area created a “sense of the sea” interior that incorporates more than 100 materials and multiple blue hues. The four woods, various marbles, and dozens of other materials were closely researched to add to the interior’s stunning impact.

Seasense’s sundeck has a covered, full-featured gym with access to a lounge with sofas, an American bar, and wood-burning pizza oven. The interior centrepiece is the gray Antartide Marble spiral staircase that has lighting under the stairs and a blue, wooden foundation with steel inserts that surrounds it.

Dynamiq GTT 115

Partnering with Studio Porsche to create the new GTT 115, Dynamiq employed the best designs from both the yachting and automotive worlds. “The GTT 115 is designed to appeal to car lovers and forward-thinking yacht owners who appreciate the advantages of speed, style, and our philosophy of intelligent performance,” said Roland Heiler, managing director of Studio Porsche. Design cues like the Targa-style mullions and transom that look like Porsche’s Mission E concept came straight from the car designers. Even the yacht’s deck cushions have a classic Pepita houndstooth pattern similar to Porsche’s most recent 991 R Edition. Exterior colours include Porsche Carrara white, Rhodium Silver, Chalk, and custom Monte Carlo blue.

Of course, the car analogies only go so far on when describing an oceangoing yacht. GTT stands for Grand Turismo Transatlantic. Vripack designed the outside profile, while Van Oossanen naval architects — both respected Dutch firms — created a highly efficient running surface. The GTT 115 at Monaco was powered by twin MAN engines attached to Fortjes 5000 pods that deliver a range of 5,296 kilometres at a friendly cruising speed. The top end is a highly respectable 25 knots.

Dynamiq’s online configurator lets potential owners customise their yachts. But the first GTT 115 had staterooms that combined saddle brown and Luxor beige leathers with carbon-fibre details along with large surfaces of Sahara Noir marble. Minotti, the Italian furniture maker, provided lounges, chairs, and other décor. Dynamiq wanted the GTT 115 to have a spacious feel, so it kept an open plan in the salon and included ceiling heights of more than 2 metre. “We kept that height even in the lower deck cabins,” Sergei Dobroserdov, Dynamiq CEO, said in Monaco. “That’s real luxury on a 35-metre yacht.”

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Tom Brady Wears a Jacob & Co. Watch Decked in Yellow Sapphires to the Super Bowl

The $740,000 Caviar Tourbillon was an opulent choice for the former NFL star.

By 17/02/2025

Tom Brady was on the field tonight at the 59th annual Super Bowl game, and while the retired NFL hero—a seven-time Super Bowl winner (the most of any footballer in history)—wasn’t playing, he came dressed to impress with a $116,400 Jacob & Co. watch on his wrist.

Brady, who is a notable watch collector, recently sold off several of his timepieces at a Sotheby’s auction called “The GOAT Collection: Watches and Treasures from Tom Brady” this past December. Those timepieces ran the gamut from a Rolex Daytona Ref. 6241 to a unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with his name spelled out in diamonds across the salmon-colored tapisserie dial. His Rolex Daytona sold for over $1.5 million, and, in total, his auction raked in around $7 million. So, he’s well-equipped for a new watch purchase.

Whether or not he owns the six-figure sapphire stunner or it was a paid spot, the watch certainly stood out against his conservative but immaculately fit gray suit. “Tom Brady is the epitome of excellence, both on and off the field,” said Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co, in a press release sent out by the company shortly after Brady’s appearance. “We’re thrilled to see him wearing two of our most prestigious timepieces on the biggest stage in sports. The Billionaire Mini Ashoka and Caviar Tourbillon embody the precision, luxury, and innovation that define Jacob & Co. We’re honored to have him represent the artistry and craftsmanship behind every piece we create.”

Like much of Brady’s wrist candy, his 44 by 15.8 mm Caviar Tourbillon is not easy to come by. It is limited to just 18 pieces. It features hours, minutes, and a one-minute flying tourbillon in the JCAA43 movement with 216 components and 72 hours of power reserve. The movement itself is set with 338 brilliant-cut diamonds, while a total of 337 yellow sapphires adorn the case and dial. The clasp is decorated with another 18 baguette-cut yellow sapphires, and the crown comes with 14 baguette-cut yellow sapphires and one rose-cut yellow sapphire. As far as gem setting goes, this is one extraordinary piece, but it certainly seemed like a surprising choice for Brady, who was otherwise dressed like he just stepped out of a boardroom or a Ralph Lauren catalog.

Benjamin Arabov, son of Jacob & Co. founder Jacob Arabov, is now the CEO of the company. The 32-year-old recently took to Instagram to post that he was looking for a rebranding agency with experience in visual identity and packaging. As far as marketing goes, however, with Tom Brady, he’s golden.

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This Vintage Rolex Day-Date Has an Ultra-Rare and Coveted ‘Bark’ Design

The ultra-cool piece from Wind Vintage also comes in pristine condition with a desirable patina.

By Paige Reddinger 17/02/2025

Over the last four years there has been a resurgence in interest for 18-karat yellow gold watches. Much of that is due to fatigue over the long-running craze for steel tool watches, but it is also in part due to the rising value of gold (which shows no sign of slowing), rendering these once undesirable pieces increasingly worth collecting. Add to that the fact that, in some niche and stylish circles, unusual bracelet treatments, gem-setting, and interesting dials are becoming increasingly appealing and you have a new wave of watch collecting emerging. Steel sports watches are still the bread and butter for most dealers, but as pockets of interest in more unusual timekeepers, often from younger and fashion-forward collectors, continue to rise we’re seeing some really fun pieces pop up on the market. Case in point: This 1980s Rolex Day-Date in 18-karat yellow gold with a sapphire and diamond dial from Wind Vintage currently available exclusively on The Vault.

It wasn’t that long ago that dealers had a hard time unloading an all-gold gem-set piece. Eric Wind, the notable dealer and founder of Wind Vintage, says five years ago he would have sold this piece for around $23,000 to $28,000. The asking price today? $45,000. “It is very rare,” he tells Robb Report. “I think that was all clearly hand-done. Funnily enough, bark watches were not very desirable in the past. You know, even five to 10 years ago, they were very, very hard to sell. But, over the last three to five years, there’s been such an emergence and interest in jewellery and watches and work like that engraving and other kind of artistic forms that the watches took.” The style of engraving he is referring to on this watch can be seen on the bezel and middle links of the bracelet that is referred to as “bark” for its rough tree-like appearance.

“Bark” engraving on the bezel and bracelet of the Wind Vintage 1980s Rolex Day-Date
Courtesy of Wind Vintage

And while the bracelet is certainly a notable feature that will stand out in a sea of Submariners and Daytonas, the dial is also worth bragging about. Its diamond minutes track and sapphire hour markers are executed in what is known as a “string dial” because it looks like a string of pearls. “They’ve become very popular,” says Wind. “They were very expensive back in the 80s, just because of the cost of the stones, and there are just not many that exist on the planet.” Likewise, Wind says the canary yellow matte dial is not something he comes across often, having only seen a couple of others.

An up-close look at the patina and “bark” engraving on this 1980s Day-Date from Wind Vintage.
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Part of what makes this watch so hard to find on the market is that pieces like this often didn’t survive past their ’80s heyday. “A lot of times these watches were so undesirable that dealers would replace the bezel inserts and put on fluted inserts, or smooth bezels or fluted bezels and melt down the bracelets or polish the center link so they looked like a standard Day-Date. Those dealers should have learned that what goes around, always comes around. Now with these interesting Rolex watches on the rise, they’ll become even harder to find.

A Wind Vintage 1980s Day-Date with “bark” engraving and a gem-set “string dial”
Courtesy of Wind Vintage

If you’re interested in the piece and want to speak to Wind about it IRL, he will be at Robb Report’s House of Robb event in San Francsico today during the NBA All-Star weekend.

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Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Is Now an Investor in Watch Marketplace Wristcheck

Just like Jay-Z.
Published on February 7, 2025

By Abby Montanez 11/02/2025

Kylian Mbappé just went from brand ambassador to investor.

The celebrated French footballer, who currently plays for Real Madrid, has taken a stake in luxury watch trading platform Wristcheck, Hypebeast reported lat week.

Off the filed, the 26-year-old soccer star is a known timepiece collector and has served as an ambassador for Swiss marque Hublot since 2018. With this new partnership, the forward joins a growing group of influential backers, including Jay-Z. The rapper and business mogul took an equity stake in the Hong Kong-based company last summer as part of a recent funding round of $7.9 million.

“I’m thrilled to join Wristcheck as an investor through Coalition Capital,” Mbappé said in a press statement. “As a Hublot ambassador and someone passionate about watches and innovation, I see Wristcheck as a platform that truly understands the next generation of collectors. They’re reshaping the watch industry with a forward-thinking approach that blends technology, transparency, and creativity.” Mbappé did not immediately respond to Robb Report‘s request for comment on his new business endeavor.

Kylian Mbappé is an investor in online watch shop Wristcheck.
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Launched in 2020 by renowned horophile and Instagram personality Austen Chu, Wristcheck offers a platform for collectors to buy and sell pre-owned watches that have been authenticated by Swiss-trained watchmakers. Since it was founded, the company has raised more than $21.6 million in funding from investors including the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Gobi Partners GBA, and K3 Ventures.

Mbappé, meanwhile, has achieved remarkable success in his soccer career. He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, becoming the youngest player to score in a final since Pelé. At PSG, he has secured multiple Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups. Individually, Mbappé has earned the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award and regularly features in top European scoring charts. And in 2020, he was ranked the world’s highest-paid player, surpassing rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Sotheby’s Will Put on the Largest Auction of Breguet Watches in Decades This Fall

To celebrate the revered watchmaking house’s 250th anniversary, the sale includes rare collectibles belonging to living Breguet family members.

By Paige Reddinger 11/02/2025

Interest in Breguet has experienced a quiet resurgence among savvy collectors who appreciate the brand’s deep-rooted watchmaking heritage. This growing enthusiasm will soon take center stage with an upcoming auction that shines a significant spotlight on the storied Maison.

Founded in Paris 250 years ago, Abraham-Louis Breguet was one of the most influential watchmakers in history, best known for inventing the tourbillon and the automatic winding system—along with many other groundbreaking innovations. His legacy continues to inspire modern masters such as F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour. You can see Breguet’s influence pointedly in pieces like F.P. Journe’s famous Chronomètre à Résonance timepiece, voted one of Robb Report‘s 50 Greatest Watches of All Time.

Now, Sotheby’s has announced “the largest sale of Breguet timepieces in three decades.” Though the auction won’t take place until November, the auction house is already working to build anticipation. In the meantime, it might be wise to brush up on the most coveted Breguet references.

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What may pique collectors’ interest is the sale is being curated in conjunction with Breguet and Emmanuel Breguet, the vice president and head of patrimony, who happens to be a descendant of the original Monsieur Breguet. So far, the only timekeeper publicly associated (at least visually) with the auction is the 1827 Perpétuelle à Tact watch made for King George IV. Still, it hints at the historic level of pocket watches, wristwatches, and clocks that will be on offer. Abraham-Louis Breguet was a frequent supplier of high-end and state-of-the-art timepieces for royalty, including Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, and King George III.

Other highlights include an open-faced montre à tact (a watch that replicates the internal hour hand on the cover of the pocket watch via an arrow so that time could be read via touch) with a calendar and moonphase indications that was the inspiration for the Ref. 3330. A pendulette with alarm, perpetual calendar and repeater, and a two-color gold open-faced tourbillon watch is said to be a part of the sale, although no images were provided as of press time. More info on what will be in the sale will come this spring.

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Capella Brands Their Own Caviar to Mark Chinese New Year

Capella Sydney continues its commitment to exceptional luxury experiences, with a high tea and caviar upgrade all part of its 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations to usher in the Year of the Snake.

By Belinda Aucott-christie 07/02/2025

These days caviar bumps are on the menu at all the best seaside restaurants, and now guests checking into a suite at Capella Sydney will be saved the trip to the beach with a tin of caviar conveniently stationed in their mini bar.

Downstairs at the chic lobby café Aperture, caviar is also part of their elegantly indulgent high tea. Expertly crafted by Head Pastry Chef Arthur Carré. This bespoke menu features a delectable selection of delicacies, including Capella Kaluga Caviar, sesame prawn toast, Peking duck pancake roll cornetto, fried pork dumplings, and pandan and mandarin lamingtons. The experience is complemented by the delicate notes of white rabbit jasmine tea from Zensation Tea House, with an optional upgrade to a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne for a truly indulgent experience.

It’s all part of a chic lunar collaboration with Kaluga Caviar (from central China) which supplies 21 of the 26 three Michelin starred restaurants in Paris. Kaluga caviar offers a balance of luxury, flavour, and sustainability. Its rich, creamy texture and large pearls make it a close alternative to Beluga caviar with a lovely walnut aftertaste.

Even if you are a guest just for the day at Capella Sydney you can indulge your palate with a high tea that pairs Oscietra black caviar, from Russian Sturgeon stock, with champagne and traditional accompaniments.

Ask for the Capella Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea when you make you reservation, and take your place at the table. Each set comes with a 10g tin of Capella Sydney x Kaluga Queen Caviar.

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