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The Best in Style 2025, From Stefano Ricci, Dior, and Ferragamo to Dunhill, Loro Piana, and The Armoury

<a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/dior/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dior</a> is renowned for its <a href="https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/dior-lor-de-vie-formulation-update-1235888029/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cutting-edge skincare products</a> and <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/grooming/francis-kurkdjian-perfumer-1235821273/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">inspiring fragrances</a>. But this year, the company wants to dig a little deeper.



In April, the maison will host its first <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/wellness/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wellness</a> retreat at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the illustrious writers’-getaway-turned-luxury-resort in Cap d’Antibes, France. The retreat will offer four days of programming designed to address how you look and how you feel—all of it guided by experts at the top of their fields.



From 19 to 22 April, a limited group of just eight guests will check in for a highly personalised regimen of Pilates, nutrition coaching, and signature treatments at the Dior Spa. The Pilates classes, both one-on-one and in group settings, will be taught by Bryony Deery, the movement expert whose app—Pilates by Bryony—has helped countless people start learning the exercise modality. Nutritionist and functional medicine expert Rose Ferguson will be on hand for individual consultations for your relationship with food, mindfulness, and inner well-being. Along with the four spa treatments each attendee will enjoy—which range from facials to full-body scrubs and massages—the goal is that you leave feeling refreshed and empowered.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Hotel.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795241" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Hotel.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Hotel-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Hotel-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Oetker Collection</figcaption></figure>



“For Dior, beauty and wellness form an inseparable whole achieved through physical, psychological, and emotional harmony,” the brand says in a statement. “Over the course of this journey, energies are rebalanced through calm breathing, and the senses flourish as they are revealed. Body and mind reconnect with the fundamentals.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Grounds.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795242" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Grounds.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Grounds-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-Dior-Spa-HDCER-Grounds-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Oetker Collection</figcaption></figure>



Of course, there are worse places to cure what ails you. The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, ensconced on an idyllic slice of the French Riviera, is a uniquely soothing place to stay—and has been home to a Dior Spa since 2023. Packaged with the very personalised attention, and the barrier to entry is almost understandable. The programme only has space for eight guests. Each spot, which starts at US$27,000 (approximately HK$210,325), can only be booked by calling a Dior Ambassador at (+33) 1 49 53 84 44.

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Wellness Retreat

Dior’s First Wellness Retreat Offers Workout Classes, Nutrition Workshops, and Lots of Spa Time

As January comes to an end, the Year of the Snake is slithering rapidly upon us, and luxury brands are bringing this iconic symbol to life with collections that perfectly balance tradition and sinewy style. Gone are the days of over-the-top designs—this year’s pieces are sleek, sophisticated, and full of character. Whether it’s a bold accessory or a fashionable trinket, these stunning items are a celebration of the snake’s serpentine beauty and unfurling mystery.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buccellati&nbsp;</h3>



In anticipation and celebration of the Lunar New Year, Italian jewellery house Buccellati has curated a selection of fine accessories and silverware. Buccellati artisans have captured the spirit of the animal in a silver snake figurine that has us beguiled; the lively silver snake ornament, from the Bubu collection, no less, embodies good luck and great fortune.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bulgari_edt-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795164" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bulgari_edt-1024x683.png 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bulgari_edt-300x200.png 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bulgari_edt-768x512.png 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bulgari_edt-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bulgari_edt-2048x1365.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Bulgari</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bulgari</h3>



Bulgari celebrates the Year of the Snake with the Serpenti Cuore 1968 bag—a tribute to its iconic serpent motif that the noble house has circumnavigated the world with. It features a clever heart-shaped design, with the body of the bag forming one half of a heart, and the snake-shaped golden handle the other. Inspired by house’s heritage, it harkens back to the 1968 Serpenti Harlequin jewellery watch, blending timeless elegance with modern creativity. In fact, there are several pieces—be it watch, jewellery, or leather goods—from the nest that we have taken a shine to.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chantel-Shafie-_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795111" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chantel-Shafie-_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chantel-Shafie-_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chantel-Shafie-_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chantel-Shafie-_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chantel-Shafie-_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Chantel Shafie</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chantel Shafie</h3>



A brand closer to home, Hong Kong’s own Chantel Shafie unveiled a diamond-encrusted Medallion Necklace in honour of the Year of the Snake. Part of her Chinese Zodiac Series, the piece features a 24-carat solid gold Hong Kong coin, with a snake curled into the lucky number eight on one side of the face, framed by flowers, while the other showcases iconic Hong Kong skyscrapers and the bauhinia flower. Available with a choice of 18-carat mixed-gauge gold chains.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/compressed-Dior_2400x1600-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795112" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/compressed-Dior_2400x1600-1024x683.png 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/compressed-Dior_2400x1600-300x200.png 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/compressed-Dior_2400x1600-768x512.png 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/compressed-Dior_2400x1600-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/compressed-Dior_2400x1600-2048x1365.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Dior</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dior</h3>



Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri has sent us a special Lunar New Year collection that’s a sparkling take on the holiday, featuring the Dior Astral motif on accessories, knitwear, sneakers, and more. A tip of the hat to Dior’s famed fascination with the stars, the motif combines gold and white tones with celestial elements. For Dior, high fashion is never far from the divine.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gucci_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795113" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gucci_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gucci_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gucci_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gucci_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gucci_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Gucci</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gucci</h3>



For the Year of the Snake, Gucci introduces two striking colour combinations that we are tickled pink by: Gucci Rosso Ancora with pink accents and Gucci Rosso Ancora with blue accents, inspired by the sinuous elegance of the serpent. The collection features the&nbsp;maison’s staple accessories loved by Gen Z, such as Gucci Rosso Ancora patent leather shoes with snake-detailed insoles and the Gucci Re-Web sneakers, each artfully incorporating the serpent emblem.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maison-Margiela_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795114" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maison-Margiela_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maison-Margiela_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maison-Margiela_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maison-Margiela_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maison-Margiela_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Maison Margiela</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Maison Margiela&nbsp;</h3>



 Maison Margiela rings in the Year of the Snake with its first-ever Lunar New Year launch, focusing on the timely theme of “Renewal.” For a novel twist and turn, this special line reinterprets the snake motif through moon phases, representing new beginnings with elevated streetwear essentials like cotton jerseys, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and accessories, emblazoned with a bold, red ouroboros-inspired motif, symbolising the snake’s cycle of rebirth. Look for the striking symbols of prosperity entrenched in design and detail.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MCM_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795115" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MCM_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MCM_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MCM_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MCM_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MCM_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of MCM</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MCM</h3>



 In celebration of the Year of the Snake, MCM presents a stunning golden python print that is pretty on the nose regarding the zodiac animal of the year; the signature scales in blushing pink, set on leather goods, are a high-voltage touch to the bold print that’s hard to miss. Knitted from soft Japanese bouclé, the collection also features complementing python-print apparel.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MR-PORTER-_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795116" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MR-PORTER-_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MR-PORTER-_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MR-PORTER-_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MR-PORTER-_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MR-PORTER-_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Mr Porter</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mr Porter</h3>



Mr Porter presents a curated collection of ready-to-wear menswear that embodies the season’s running motif—well, without the obvious one that has snaked through innumerable brands this season. A subtle nod, the selection prominently features contemporary menswear in shades of red, a colour symbolising luck, prosperity, and joy. With its fine fabrication and intricate designs, this is an elevated wardrobe to turn heads during the Lunar New Year festivities.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="776" height="1024" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02a_Chinese-New-Year-Tiffany-Blue-Box-776x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795154" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02a_Chinese-New-Year-Tiffany-Blue-Box-776x1024.jpg 776w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02a_Chinese-New-Year-Tiffany-Blue-Box-227x300.jpg 227w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02a_Chinese-New-Year-Tiffany-Blue-Box-768x1014.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02a_Chinese-New-Year-Tiffany-Blue-Box-1164x1536.jpg 1164w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02a_Chinese-New-Year-Tiffany-Blue-Box.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Tiffany &amp; Co.</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tiffany &amp; Co.</h3>



Tiffany &amp; Co. celebrates the season with a stunning new collection with an artistic twist. Of course, there are astounding jewellery and watches within the blue box, but one of the pieces we have latched on to is an exquisite ceramic jewellery case crafted from&nbsp;Blanc de Chine porcelain. In collaboration with local artist Oscar Wang, the heart-shaped infinity design merges the snake symbol with the concept of eternal love. It’s so subtle and so perfect; the figure-eight that represents wealth and fortune is beautifully showcased with the signature Tiffany-blue glaze and Chinese knot. This piece beautifully combines art and function, perfect for holding treasures of all kind—a timeless piece that can charm for years to come, not just this serpentine year.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TUMI_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795117" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TUMI_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TUMI_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TUMI_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TUMI_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TUMI_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Tumi</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tumi&nbsp;</h3>



 Tumi launches the Alpha Bravo collection for the 2025 Lunar New Year, incorporating gold brushstroke designs on functional travel essentials that you can easily spot from a mile away. Be it the Navigation Backpack or the Compass Crossbody, each item is enhanced with a unique snake-shaped luggage tag and a “Lucky Coin” for prosperity. Designed for durability, the Alpha Bravo collection blends aesthetics with everyday functionality. Gold detailing is set against a black base for a brush of elegance, while the lightweight materials ensure optimal performance.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Valextra_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795118" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Valextra_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Valextra_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Valextra_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Valextra_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Valextra_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Valextra</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Valextra&nbsp;</h3>



In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Valextra launched an exclusive capsule collection for the Year of the Snake, and we have been deeply drawn to a signature bag with perforations that perfectly mimic the scales of snake in a unique way. The Iside Micro handbag, crafted in crimson red and Valextra Black Millepunte leather, is stunning. The Snake Charm, created with Valextra’s intarsia technique and available in many hues, is just the right signature to complement the piece.

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Lunar New Year 2025: 11 Luxury Gifts and Accessories Celebrating the Snake Motif

Picking the right gift for Christmas is a daunting challenge, especially for the person who has everything. But there is a different way: a series of small presents, to be unwrapped each day, and here’s where the trusty advent calendar comes in. No need to wait till Christmas to do a grand unboxing—with these spectacular advent calendars, you can treat your loved ones (and yourself) to something joyful as we cross off the days leading up to the holiday.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aman</h3>



Bring a piece of <a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/aman/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aman</a> into your home with this limited-edition advent calendar. Inside a blush-pink collector’s box embellished with geometric patterns and a gold-foiled illustration of snow-capped Mount Fuji, Aman has curated 25 drawers filled with Aman Essentials skincare products, wellness accessories, and fragrances. Among the offerings are the 111Skin x Aman gold algae eye mask, Aman Kyoto essential oil with notes of green tea and cedar to reflect the resort’s surrounding environment, and Amanemu herbal bath sachet. Buy <a href="https://shop.aman.com/aman-advent-calendar-24?lid=g3o4soiqu3mj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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<a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/dior/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dior</a>’s Le 30 Montaigne advent calendar is strikingly decorated in homage to the maison’s historic boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, and the miniature gifts inside are equally poised to bring cheer and joy. Expect a collection of fragrances spanning from Miss Dior to Dior Homme and more, lipsticks, nail polishes, eyeshadows, skincare items, and a candle. Buy <a href="https://shop.diorbeauty.hk/en/products/open-the-dior-advent-calendar-le-30-montaigne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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Diptyque



<a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/diptyque/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diptyque</a> returns with its highly coveted annual advent calendar; this year’s design, created in collaboration with artist Lucy Sparrow, emulates a festive sewing box, though you’ll not find pin cushions or thread in its compact drawers. Instead, unbox 25 scented candles and personal fragrances, enough to keep the home smelling festive and fantastic all winter long. Buy <a href="https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_hk/p/advent-calendar-2024.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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MTM Labo



For the skincare maven in your life, <a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/mtm-labo/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MTM Labo</a>’s charming jar-shaped advent calendar will keep them feeling moisturised and looking fresh for the season. Inside, tucked into nine neat drawers, is a range of custom-blended formulations, including eye masks, a cleanser, toner, essence, and cash vouchers for products and spa treatments. Best of all, it comes with two full-size jars of Q10 treatment and hydro lite moisturiser to be personalised at the shop. Buy <a href="https://www.mtmlabo.com/product/2024-mtm-labo-limited-edition-advent-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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The Peninsula Hong Kong



Keeping things classy and classic, <a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/the-peninsula/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Peninsula Hong Kong</a>’s festive chocolate advent calendar is a treasure trove of sweet delights. 12 flavour varieties are part of the collection, covering milk and dark chocolate ganache, ginger ganache, and fine carré chocolates. Buy <a href="https://www.peninsulaboutique.com/hk/en/chocolate-advent-calendar.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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Swarovski



An advent calendar from <a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/Swarovski/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swarovski</a> is the gift that keeps on giving—because the trinkets inside can be used for years to come! Capturing the excitement of the holiday season with its bright-red, beribboned gift box, the calendar’s windows open to reveal a selection of 25 crystal Christmas tree decorations themed around a holiday locomotive, including train wagons, animals, and festive wintertime emblems like snowflakes and candy canes. Buy <a href="https://www.swarovski.com/en-HK/p-M5653681/Annual-Edition-Advent-Calendar-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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Tea WG



A riff on the well-known Christmas carol and William Shakespeare’s play of the same name, the Twelfth Night advent calendar from <a href="https://robbreport.hk/brands/tea-wg/stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tea WG</a> is a worthy addition to anyone’s kitchen cabinet. Here, a dozen festive blends, housed in colourful collectible tins, include teas of the black, white, green, rooibos varieties. Brew a cuppa and put on Michael Bublé’s Christmas album.

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The numbers are in—according to reports from&nbsp;The&nbsp;Washington Post,&nbsp;Euromonitor International, and Circana, not only has the multi-billion-dollar behemoth that is the fragrance industry recorded an august two-figure growth in 2023 as new designer bottles drop and reimagined classic scents return to the shelves, but sales of the US$64.4 billion (HK$502.25 billion) global fragrance market have been on a steady incline this year, too.



The&nbsp;Post’s analysis of this boom points to fragrance as the fastest-growing category in the beauty sector, thanks to men and first-time buyers driving the rise in sales and revenue of brands the likes of Chanel, YSL, Dior, Le Labo, Jo Malone, and Tom Ford, to name a few.&nbsp;



Come September, the biggest names in the field—Jo Malone, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Chanel, and Valentino—will dispense their latest scents. In the meantime, taking top notes from the above-mentioned reports, we knocked on the doors of the most elite aromatic designers in the hopes of getting a whiff of what’s already in store this summer. From the classics (Tom Ford) to the fashionable (Dior and Versace) and the novel (Brunello Cucinelli ventures into scents for the first time), the following fragrances have us swooning.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brunello Cucinelli</h3>



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Just this past May, Brunello Cucinelli unveiled the Brunello Cucinelli Pour Femme and Brunello Cucinelli Pour Homme fragrances at a star-studded bash at Regent Hong Kong. Both scents were inspired by the Umbria region in Italy, with a touch of aromatic splendour and a wisp of quiet luxury. A new chapter in the story of the brand—the&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.com/style/menswear/brunello-cucinelli-70th-birthday-celebration-italy-1234891575/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">personal and business successes</a>&nbsp;of Brunello Cucinelli were jointly celebrated just a few months ago—the men’s fragrance is a refined blend of angelica, black pepper, ginger, and sage, courtesy of a fruitful collaboration with French master perfumer Olivier Cresp.



Shop&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.brunellocucinelli.com/en-hk/fragrances/mens-fragrances/?_gl=1*1po49qj*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnCPA2WSXgogL-1rQTr2PoivNmlfU77uFBxAoN1aOKUeuuDFaa_rOWkaAjwrEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tom Ford</h3>



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If the past decade is anything to go by—with the release of wallet-distilling perfumes like Bitter Peach, Lost Cherry, Velvet Orchid, and other magical potions with vivid titles—exceptional scents are to be expected from Tom Ford. As per an early report by JP Morgan, Tom Ford fragrances help to propel the brand to among the top 10 most prestigious in China based on sales, a huge part of the company’s achievements, and the latest drop can certainly only strengthen that sweet smell of success.&nbsp;



Released just seven months ago in the US, you can now find the latest unisex eau de parfum Vanilla Sex at Tom Ford Beauty in Hong Kong. Its top notes are vanilla tincture, vanilla absolute, floral notes, bitter almond, sandalwood, tonka bean absolute, and Ultravanil—the ingredients read like a baking recipe, which is why it is only fitting that the scent itself has a florid, almost pastry-like essence and resonance. Vanilla Sex is light, airy, and quite frankly, delicious.



Shop&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tomfordbeauty.com/product/vanilla-sex-eau-de-parfum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>&nbsp;or at Lane Crawford&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lanecrawford.com.hk/product/tom-ford/vanilla-sex-eau-de-parfum-50ml/_/EHR876/product.lc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dior&nbsp;</h3>



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Fashion history repeatedly proves that when Dior does something, it does it right. Instead of confining itself to just one perfume, the La Collection Privée line&nbsp;features three fragrances to encapsulate the essence of summer. The limited-edition scents are housed in couture cases adorned with the Dioriviera 2024&nbsp;toile de Jouy&nbsp;motif: Dioriviera in emerald green, Eden-Roc in yellow, and a blood orange hue for the floral Jasmin des Anges.



To the jet-setting crowd, the unisex eau de parfum trio will ignite memories of the south of France, its scents vividly bringing back memories from the region—and its harmony of top notes are a reminder of Dior’s ideal of&nbsp;la dolce vita&nbsp;and celebration of the season. As Jasmin des Anges’s name suggests, the fragrance has the heady charisma of a jasmine bouquet, blended with apricot nectar and honey. Dioriviera’s dance between fig and rose has a more feminine mystique, while the Eden-Roc’s gentle sophistication is a tribute to the pleasure-indulging Cap Eden-Roc location, just south of Antibes on the Côte d’Azur.



Shop&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.dior.com.sg/collections/la-collection-privee-summer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Versace</h3>



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The latest adverts from Versace featuring actor Channing Tatum, returning to his roots as a model, have <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kt48vT99u8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spread online</a> and on billboards across cities overnight, causing quite the media stir. As the eau de parfum for men, Eros Energy—part three of the existing Eros and Eros Flame family of fragrances—lands on our storied shelves, clips of Tatum chasing after an arrow as the star of the new Versace Eros campaign have gone viral.



Like in most perfume adverts, the storyboard is theatrical, with many flashes of striking visuals, overwrought masculinity, and a questionable respect of physics. But how’s the scent? Pretty good, in fact. Perfect for the season, the designer drop has soothing citrus top notes of blood orange, lime, grapefruit, lemon, Sicilian bergamot, and mandarin orange. Fit for olfactory seduction, the base notes are musk, patchouli, and oakmoss, while the middle notes are white amber, pink pepper, and blackcurrant. The yellow bottle is in line with Versace’s signature Greca and Medusa motifs with the crowning glory of a bronze-coloured cap reminding one that it’s a jewel to possess&nbsp;Eros Energy&nbsp;this sizzling season.&nbsp;



Coming soon. All images courtesy of their respective brands.

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Ningxia is now China’s largest wine-producing region, with 253 wineries making about 140 million bottles a year. The Fourth China International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo is scheduled for 9–11 August in Yinchuan, Ningxia’s capital, and over 60 foreign wineries are signed up. Expect big names from Australia, Chile, France, Italy, and Spain.



Savvy oenophiles visiting Yinchuan then, or at any time, should head for the 409-key Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan—its top suite is the three-bedroom, 330-square-metre Presidential Suite. In the hotel, the Grand Chai wine room has two PDRs (private dining rooms) exclusively pouring such Chateaux labels as Haut-Brion, Lafite, Margaux, and Pétrus, with more than 3,500 bottles of French wine in total—the most expensive is a 1995 Chateau Pétrus, a snip at HK$115,000. During the expo, says hotel GM Patrick Ritter, the hotel will offer Bounties of Wine Country dinners, featuring five courses paired with such local wines as Jia Beilan, Kanan, and Silver Heights.



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Pair wines with big-name chefs and there’s double success, as Fiamma at Capella Singapore knows only too well. Its regular special dinners are clearly promoted: the latest, which took place on 18 July, paired Fiamma consultant Mauro Colagreco with Veneto wines, resulting in dishes like traditional fresh pea risotto with Tedeschi Amarone Valpolicella Marne 180 and tiramisú with Tedeschi Vapitel Recioto Fontana (both wines vintage 2019).



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Wines are also a big deal at Mas d’en Bruno, a sensational new art-filled winery hotel in Priorat, only a 90-minute drive from Barcelona through rolling vineyards. David Stein, Mas d’en Bruno’s man-of-the-world owner, has included pieces from his own collection. One is a three-foot-wide circular clock-with-fringe by Ben Jakober. It hangs on a lobby wall and its peripheral fringe—formed of real books held to the clock by their spines—rotates, the pages flapping as it turns. It’s art, and it’s fun.



It sounds as if the next Art Basel Hong Kong, slated for 28–30 March 2025, will have fun retail. Art Basel’s global CEO Noah Horowitz confirms there will be a boutique, with Unlimited clothing, and trinkets like badges with quips of “See you in Miami Beach.” Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 will, deliberately, coincide with the inaugural Photofair Hong Kong, organised by Scott Gray, who launched the concept in Shanghai.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exterior-1024x683.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234790176" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exterior-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exterior-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exterior-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exterior-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exterior-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is built into the side of a cliff. Image courtesy of InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland</figcaption></figure>



Shanghai has one hotel that is attracting a lot of international interest. InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland in Sheshan, half an hour from Shanghai’s main rail station, isn’t the first hotel to be built in a former mine—Sunway Resort just outside Kuala Lumpur has that honour. But at Wonderland, the architect, Martin Jochman—who did Dubai’s iconic Burj Al-Arab—has produced another wow, an upside-down hotel, with arrival and reception at the top. The best views, says hotel GM Richard Hng, are from the sixth-floor Chairman’s Suite, and the best seafood is at the 330-room hotel’s Mr Fisher restaurant—under water.



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The best brand for travelling A-list fashionistas these days could well be Dior. Pop-up boutiques at Ember Beach Club at One&amp;Only Desaru Coast and a host of other leisure hotspots are showing Travel with Dioriviera collections. These have soft fern or salmon-coloured toile de Jouy Sauvage and toile de Jouy Soleil pieces by Dior’s global creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. Far away in Beverly Hills, the stars-favourite Beverly Hills Hotel, part of Dorchester Collection, has similarly allowed its famous poolside, and spa, to be Dior-ised, temporarily. The world is becoming one small place.

Art Basel Hong Kong

Dorchester Collection

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan

Mas d’en Bruno

Mauro Colagreco

Ningxia

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Discover China’s Largest Wine-Producing Region, Celebrate Summer With Dioriviera, and Other Things to Bookmark this August

By Michael Verdon, Julie Boatman, and Jen Paolini



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Next-Gen Piloting Is Here</h2>



The fast-approaching era of electric aircraft will transform intracity and regional travel for passengers, but it will also fundamentally change the pilot experience. The new crop of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) craft are smaller than most helicopters and conventional planes, but also potentially more complex, with multiple rotors that tilt for hovering and forward motion. That’s supplemented by the need to constantly assess flight conditions in what promise to be busy urban airways, all while managing prop and rotor pitch and adjusting ailerons, rudders, elevators, and landing gear.



How does one lessen the pilot’s burden without compromising safety? The answer, eVTOL leaders Archer and Joby agree, involves unified flight controls, adopted from military programmes such as the F-35B fighter jet. The fly-by-wire systems used by Dassault, Gulfstream, and Bombardier operate on the same principle, with a flight control computer (FCC) linked to a multi-servo digital autopilot. Unlike mechanical systems of older aircraft, where a pilot controls every aspect of flight, here the computer takes over once the pilot inputs commands.



The next generation of unified flight controls are significantly faster, smaller, and more sophisticated. BAE Systems has designed controls that relay pilot input every few milliseconds but are 40 per cent more compact than five years ago. This customised technology is designed to be intuitive for fixed-wing or rotorcraft pilots and far more simplified. 



Joby’s inceptor, or the stick that controls speed, for example, recentres after an input, maintaining the airspeed set by the pilot—similar to cruise control in a car. “If I want to go to 100 knots, I’ll kind of peg the stick,” says Joby’s Greg Bowles. “The number reaches 100, you let go, and it’s going to stay at 100. If you continue to accelerate, it’ll get to a maximum safe top speed and stop.”



“The pilot doesn’t control power,” adds Archer’s Brian Gump. “The pilot commands acceleration or deceleration, a climb or descent, or a heading change, and the FCCs allocate power as required to meet that command.” Archer’s controls include two sticks: the left regulates velocity while the right handles vertical speed and direction. 



These advances signal a new chapter for not only the eVTOL world, but also how pilots train. Flight is not so automated that the aviator is entirely removed from the equation—the pilot still dictates the direction and navigation of the aircraft’s path—but it is a fundamentally new way of flying. Not exactly a magic carpet, but closer than aviation has ever been before.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Speed</h3>



Gulfstream



G700



Breaking one record for rapid transit is remarkable enough, but what about two? Gulfstream’s ultra-large-cabin G700 did exactly that on recent trips from Savannah to Honolulu, covering the distance in eight hours and 52 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.9 using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel, and Los Angeles to Sydney in just 14 hours and 26 minutes—that’s two more performancebased honours to swell the G700’s growing tally of city-pair speed records.



Add to that the numerous features that make Gulfstream a commanding presence in its sector—whisper-quiet noise levels, the most spacious cabin in business aviation, 100 per cent freshair ventilation technology, natural-light design with panoramic windows, layout configuration flexibility, the lowest cabin altitude in the industry, and a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935—and the G700 stands for not only the fastest aircraft in the company’s fleet, but also the most comfortable, providing an unrivalled experience for passengers. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jet Card</h3>



Sentient



SJ25+



If there’s a gold standard for jet cards, Sentient, which launched the industry’s first in 1999, can claim the title. Despite the onslaught of competitors, its 25-hour card has remained at the top of the pack even as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The differentiators: Sentient’s new app allows clients to quote prices and book flights in under 60 seconds via text, its preferred aircraft fleet is top-tier, and the card is backed by a multi-tiered safety structure for its clients, including an independent safety advisory board. Or just consider the numbers over the past 25 years: more than one million passengers flown to over 2,500 destinations; 6,700 active card owners; and revenue growth of 549 per cent. Not to mention the company’s expanding partnerships with luxury hotels and events, which in 2024 offered perks valued at US$225,000 (HK$1.74 million), and its sustainability programme that offsets emissions 300 per cent from each flight with no cost to clients (to date, Sentient has offset 1.34 million metric tons of carbon). 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Super-Midsize Jet</h3>



Textron Aviation



Citation CJ3 Gen2



While it was no surprise that Textron Aviation would sequence through one of its most successful models for next-gen treatment, the Citation CJ3 Gen2 update still rocks, making it our pick for the best of the super-midsize fleet. Inside, the revised CJ3 looks and feels like a bigger jet than its predecessor, with an interior that its engineers are justifiably proud of—from the articulating seats to the use of eco-friendly materials throughout. On the flight deck, the updated Garmin G3000, coupled with the new GDL 60 data link, transforms the pilot’s suite into a connected cockpit. The jet has a max cruise of 416 knots true airspeed, a max range of 2,040 nautical miles, and a landing distance of 2,770 feet. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Exclusive Experiences</h3>



VistaJet



A global leader in private and business aviation, now with two decades under its belt, VistaJet knows better than most that getting travellers to and from their destination is only one part of the journey. As the demand for tailored experiences continues to rise, the company is reinforcing its commitment to its exclusive Private World programme, creating even more opportunities for VistaJet members to unlock a wealth of unparalleled adventures across the planet. 



From exploring the beautifully restored Bottega Veneta residence in Venice, witnessing spectacular wildlife on a luxury safari in the Serengeti National Park, and cruising through Costa Rica’s waters to discover humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles to highly coveted access to Formula 1 racetracks through Ferrari, VistaJet’s Private World collaborations with diverse partners are designed to offer members an everchanging calendar of activities that are personalised, unique, and exciting—not to mention completely unforgettable.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Large Cabin</h3>



Dassault



6X



Dassault recently delivered its first long-range 6X, completing a circle that began after the French aerospace firm cancelled its four-year-old 5X programme in 2017 without delivering any aircraft. It stretched the 5X’s fuselage by 20 feet to get the 6X, creating its debut wide-body configuration, which has a wider floor and taller cabin than its competitors. Despite the extra girth, the 6X’s stats are impressive: 5,500-nautical-mile range (delivering nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Geneva or S.o Paulo to London), 16-passenger capacity, and maximum speed of Mach 0.9. The customisable cabin, divided into three zones, has 30 extra-large windows, a full galley, and features such as a low-altitude pressurisation system and circadian-rhythm lights to mitigate jet lag. Fly-by-wire controls and an advanced situational awareness system called Falcon Eye are the cockpit differentiators. Plus, the 6X has paved the way for an even larger wide-body, the ultra-long-range 10X, scheduled for delivery in 2027. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Light Jet</h3>



Embraer



Phenom 100EX



Embraer leans into the big E with its evolution of the Phenom 100EX. Choose your word: Efficiency, environment, experience—they all play a part to make it the biggestfeeling light jet on the market, which is a particularly crowded segment. Up front, the optional Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS) that enhances stabilised approaches adds an extra layer of protection during a critical phase of flight, while the Flight Stream 510 allows the pilot to connect portable electronic devices to the aircraft avionics, thus reducing workload. In the cabin, Embraer’s design team has revised every element—opening up the space, upgrading the seats, increasing workspace by 30 per cent by repositioning tables, and using new combinations of leather, Ultraleather, and veneer to dress up the interior. Stats remain best in class: a top speed of Mach 0.7, a 1,178-nautical-mile range, and a takeoff distance of 3,190 feet.

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Gulfstream

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Sentient

Textron Aviation

VistaJet

The Best in Wings 2025, From Gulfstream’s G700 and Dassault’s 6X to Textron Aviation’s Citation CJ3 Gen2

The private-jet world seems to be <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/private-aviation-declining-newcomers-leaving-1234792248/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">levelling off</a> from its record highs during the Covid years. The fractional and jet-card segments are still above pre-Covid sales levels, while others such as used aircraft sales and on-demand charter have declined from giddy highs in 2021 and 2022.



Sentiment for the near-term of <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/business-aviation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">business aviation</a> was positive at last week’s <a href="https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) </a>conference in Miami, in an industry known for its cyclical highs and lows. Aircraft company CEOs, jet-card executives, aviation attorneys, aircraft brokers, and private equity reps examined different sectors of the industry during three days of interviews and panel discussions. They agreed, with some exceptions, that <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/private-jet-market-outlook-fall-2024-1235963576/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the market remains strong</a>, following those unprecedented pandemic highs.



“We’re happy as clams,” said Don Dwyer, a principal with Guardian Jet, a brokerage firm specialising in consulting and used aircraft sales. “We’re seeing an underlying optimism in people buying and selling aircraft. The market remains strong. This is our biggest year ever.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.-GettyImages-85642743.jpg-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794823" style="width:839px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.-GettyImages-85642743.jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.-GettyImages-85642743.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.-GettyImages-85642743.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.-GettyImages-85642743.jpg.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">High-net worth clients have largely remained in business aviation since Covid, while the sector has also seen a return of corporate travelers.  Image courtesy of Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



The re-election of Donald Trump seems to have had an immediate beneficial impact. “Our market indicators have gone up 35 points since the election,” says Rollie Vincent, director of JetNet IQ, which tracks business aviation in industry surveys. “There are a lot of signs right now that things aren’t going to slow down, at least not for the short term—barring a black-swan event.”



Business aviation is broken down across different categories, between new and used aircraft sales, <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/fractional-ownership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fractional ownership</a> (where a company or individual buys an ownership stake in a jet for three to five years), on-demand charter, and jet cards.



“It’s nuts. We saw our spring being extended beyond its usual season and then summer was really busy,” says Alan Walsh, senior vice president of client management and operations for Sentient, a jet-card maker. He explains that the company expects to sell US$100 million (around HK$778.50 million) worth of flights by the end of the year, and expects a strong year next year, “barring any unforeseen larger issues.”



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Sentient’s sister company, Flexjet, has seen its fractional business grow during the Covid years and beyond. The company reported an 11 per cent year-to-date sales growth compared to last year, with a waiting list.



For the entire fractional segment, including fractional’s largest firm, NetJets, Flexjet, and nearly a dozen smaller companies, the number of flights was up 59 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter of pre-Covid 2019. A mix of whole aircraft owners, now selling their jets and moving into fractional, charter users, and corporate flight departments are driving the increase.



“Surprisingly, our fractional customer profile has gotten about 10 years younger,” said Kenn Ricci, the principal of Directional Aviation Capital, during the keynote address. “That’s a good thing because they’ll be with us longer. We’re also selling shares in four times as many mid- and super-mid aircraft than we do light jets. So, the jets are getting bigger. The other big change is our international growth.”



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The used-aircraft market, which softened after frenzied sales activity in 2021 and 2022, seems to be stabilising in the second half of this year, according to Vincent. “Values are holding up higher and longer than we expected, and we expect values to increase in the fourth quarter of this year,” he said. Because of US tax, the fourth quarter sees a surge of business jet sales.



New business jet deliveries were valued at about US$700 million (around HK$5.5 billion) this year, said Vincent, noting there is also a backlog of unbuilt, ordered aircraft valued at about $51 billion. “It’s enough for several years of production,” he said. “That leaves the aircraft manufacturers in good shape.”



On-demand charter is the only segment of the market that is softer, according to industry analyst Argus, which reported a 5.2 per cent drop in total hours during the first half of 2024, compared to the first half of 2023. But the 14.7 per cent decline from the 2022 high is even a better indicator in the decline of on-demand charter.



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The shortage of aircraft repair technicians, and not enough Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centres, along with a continued supply-chain shortage of parts, is keeping many aircraft grounded for days, or even weeks. Ricci says a third of the Flexjet fleet is undergoing repairs at any given point. Most experts expect it to continue for several years.



The conference also had panels focusing on new connectivity technologies for aircraft cabins, the use of AI toward pilot-less aircraft, and the FlyHouse app that promises a seamless, Uber-like experience for people who want to book on-demand charters. Jack Lambert, FlyHouse’s founder, said the app lets potential charterers initiate a “reverse auction” among multiple charter firms and gain the best price. “On the low end, we expect this to be a US$3 (approximately HK$23.36 billion) to US$5 billion (around HK$38.93 billion) market in five years,” he said.

Business jet

corporate jet

private

The Private-Jet World Is Optimistic About 2025, Despite a Post-Covid Slow-Down

Why settle for a seat when you can have a suite?&nbsp;



<a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">London</a> Heathrow’s private terminal, the Windsor, once a well-kept secret among royals and celebrities, has undergone a major renovation unveiling eight lavish lounges and a host of exclusive amenities from British brands. The first phase of the terminal’s three-year refurbishment offers up suites by Oliver Burns Studio, in addition to door-to-plane chauffeur service, a special menu by celebrity chef Jason Atherton, and private security screenings. To get in, you’ll need to be departing or arriving either business or first class on any airline. You’ll also have to pay a one-way entry fee of £3,812 (about US$4,795/HK$37,290) for up to three guests or £7,624 (US$9,648/HK$59,290) if you want round-trip access.  



Unlike the typical airline or credit-card-affiliated lounges, Heathrow’s Windsor terminal is directly owned and operated by the airport itself. You’ll be escorted from their front door directly to the plane in an all-electric <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/bmw/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BMW</a> i7, with pickup available within a 25-mile radius. A personal porter will meet you at the entrance to take your checked luggage. If you’re travelling internationally, a dedicated Border Force will be present to manage private immigration services. Then, just hand over your passports and documents to your host, and the rest is taken care of. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/the-windsor.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795730" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/the-windsor.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/the-windsor-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/the-windsor-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of the Windsor get shuttled to and around the airport in a private BMW. Image courtesy of the Windsor by Heathrow</figcaption></figure>



Each suite is named after a prestigious London neighbourhood, such as <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/chelsea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chelsea</a> and Kensington, and sport bespoke furnishings, soft-hued Axminster carpets, Commune toiletries, and August&amp;Piers fragrances. The private terminal doesn’t currently offer showers or beds; however, each suite comes with a private bathroom and there are plans to add showers in the future, Burns told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/inside-heathrow-s-private-terminal-for-vips-the-windsor?srnd=homepage-americas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>. The high-end art on display, which changes every two months, includes pieces from Banksy and Andy Warhol and are available for purchase via a QR code.  



When it comes to the food, <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/michelin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michelin</a>-starred chef Jason Atherton has crafted a selection of exclusive dishes for the Windsor, including English butter shortbread with praline cream, Earl Grey tea ice cream, custard sauce, and charred mandarin. There’s also a traditional tea trolley that rolls through carrying everything from Champagne to Victoria sponge cakes.  



“The Windsor by Heathrow is more than just a rebrand, it’s a testament to our heritage in pioneering luxury travel,” Charlotte Burns, VIP lead at Heathrow, said in a press statement. “From our carefully curated interiors to our exceptional service, we provide our guests with an unparalleled experience that reflects the finest of British hospitality.”&nbsp;



Sounds like quite the upgrade.

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Inside the Windsor, the Private Terminal at London’s Heathrow Airport

<a href="https://boomsupersonic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Boom Supersonic</a>&nbsp;hit a milestone yesterday when its XB-1 experimental jet passed Mach 1.0, the speed of sound, on its way to Mach 1.122 or 860.87 mph. The event took place over the Mohave Desert, the same location where Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time in 1947. Yesterday’s flight was number 11 of the XB-1 human-piloted test flights that started last March.



And the test also the culmination of years of work for Boom, which began operations in 2014 and, against much industry skepticism, has become the first US independent company to join the <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/supersonic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">supersonic</a> club. The last civil supersonic jet was the <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/supersonic-jet-concorde-replaced-boom-overture-1235428265/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Concorde</a>, which flew from 1969 through 2003.



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“XB-1’s supersonic flight demonstrates that the technology for passenger supersonic flight has arrived,” said Boom’s founder Blake Scholl. “A small band of talented and dedicated engineers has accomplished what previously took governments and billions of dollars.” Boom has not received grants from any US military programmes, which some competitors considered essential to get a supersonic programme off the ground.



<a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/supersonic-jet-test-flight-pilot-1236111411/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg</a>, Boom’s chief test pilot and a former Navy test pilot, made the flight yesterday. It followed a protocol that expanded its flight envelope through subsonic, transonic, and then supersonic speeds. It was shadowed by two former fighter jets that Boom uses to monitor the XB-1 during the test flights.



Scholl said the next step is to scale up the technology used on the XB-1 for Boom’s supersonic airliner called the <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/boom-supersonic-major-steps-towards-flight-1234860127/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overture</a>. “Our ultimate goal is to bring the benefits of supersonic flight to everyone,” he said.



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The Overture is a much larger, more complicated commercial aircraft, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64 to 80 passengers. Boom anticipates that the first commercial Overtures will take flight in <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/boom-supersonic-jet-fly-next-months-1234889597/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2029</a>. It has begun construction of a <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/boom-opens-supersonic-factory-north-carolina-1235657781/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">production facility</a> in North Carolina and has received 130 orders and pre-orders from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines.



Boom says, at scale, it should be able to produce 66 Overtures per year. But that is still just a business plan that many aviation experts believe is unrealistic, citing the fact that the company was forced to build its own supersonic engines after major aviation engine manufacturers turned down the project.



Still, the company proved that it has reached the first step through an experimental jet—a step that its better-funded competitor, <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/aerion-shuts-down-1234615163/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aerion</a>, never reached aft 20 years of developing its own supersonic business jet concept. It abruptly shut down in May 2021, citing little investor appetite in the supersonic concept.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.-Overture-4.jpg.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234795488" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.-Overture-4.jpg.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.-Overture-4.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.-Overture-4.jpg-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The XB-1’s goal is to prove the technologies needed to the larger Overture commercial supersonic airliner. Image courtesy of Boom Aerospace</figcaption></figure>



As a test platform, the XB-1 tries out multiple technologies that will be applied to the much larger and more complicated Overture. They include an augmented-reality vision system, which aids the pilot in seeing the runway on takeoff and landing, and digitally optimised aerodynamics, referring to the shape of the airframe and wings for the greatest stability at supersonic speeds. The aircraft is almost entirely made from carbon-composite materials, which allowed the designers to shape it more precisely.



The company will continue testing the XB-1 going forward.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Living Well</h3>



Hong Kong continues to hold its position as one of the most prominent wealth hubs in the world, Knight Frank’s 2025 Wealth Report reveals, with one in every 176 individuals in the city estimated to hold a net worth of over US$10 million (HK$77.7 million). Among the affluent, luxury real estate remains a desirable asset; Knight Frank also reported that for Hong Kong real-estate transactions valued at more than US$10 million (HK$77.7 million), 132 luxury housing sales were recorded between Q2 2023 and Q1 2024, while 166 “super-prime” sales were achieved for 2024. Following the removal of property cooling measures, the primary and secondary residential market is set to experience a rebound. “Markets are at a turning point now following the slowdown in 2023,” says Victoria Allan, founder and director of real-estate agency Habitat Property. “People have been waiting to purchase, and now’s the time. Our clients are buying again for self-use; investors will soon follow.” Developers are also doubling down on attractive financing terms and incentive packages to encourage transactions and move stock. “In a year’s time, we’ll likely experience a shortage of supply, but right now, there are still choices available, especially for those looking for properties in Hong Kong with uncommon features that are not usually available on the market, like a home with a pool or a garden. Buyers can be more selective,” Allan shares. As wealth shifts from one generation to another, many still see investing in real estate as a major consideration. Knight Frank’s Next Generation Survey reveals that 29.8 per cent of respondents would choose to spend on property as a luxury asset, topping the list. But living large is no longer enough—homeowners also want to live well. 24 per cent of those surveyed place great significance on wellness and health, and that desire is seeping into their decision-making for choosing properties that reflect their personal values and way of life. “Buyers are really prioritising quality of life, so they want to have homes or developments that reflect that; they want air- and water-purification systems and access to the best fitness facilities,” says Georgina Atkinson, managing partner of real-estate advisory firm Origin Private Office. “Developers are having to respond to this by incorporating wellness-focused amenities into their projects from the outset, and there’s also a strong sense of encouraging community spaces for social interaction and relaxation. We still see [our next-generation clients] invest into traditional wealth-building assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, but they are really aligning their purchases with their personal values.” Brand loyalty is also a game-changing factor in the competitive landscape of branded residences. Consider the growing number of Mandarin Oriental Residences around the world, with a new Abu Dhabi development in the works. Four Seasons occupies a prominent place in this market, and a great number of Aman Residences will soon stud the globe. “Our clients from Asia especially gravitate towards brands because they trust a brand, and they know that particularly hospitality brands will deliver to a certain standard,” says Atkinson.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">VICTORIA PEAK </h3>



WHEELOCK PROPERTIES 1 Plantation Road



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Nestled within a stretch of verdant landscape with uninterrupted panoramic views of Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak, 1 Plantation Road stands as one of Wheelock Properties’ premier developments, featuring a bespoke collection of just 20 meticulously crafted residences. Each home is thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique preferences of its owners, boasting expansive gardens and interiors embellished with handpicked materials, thereby achieving a seamless balance between aesthetics, comfort, and functionality. Ricky Wong, managing director of Wheelock Properties, shares that “each home we build has its own identity. At 1 Plantation Road, no two houses are alike, as we recognise that discerning buyers seek unique residences reflecting their values: lifestyle, privacy, and harmony with their surroundings.” He emphasises sustainability as an important factor for the sophisticated clientele of today, citing it as the motivation behind the development’s use of advanced green building techniques, vertical vegetation, filtered water systems, and more. Even the private garages are crafted to evoke a sense of home. “When owners return, they are not welcomed by a cold, utilitarian concrete structure, but rather a warm, inviting space that embodies the essence of ‘home sweet home,’” Wong says. In every detail, 1 Plantation Road epitomises luxury living, intertwining modernity with ecological consciousness.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">QUEZON CITY </h3>



VICTOR CONSUNJI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION M Residences Capitol Hills



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M Residences offers an exquisite collection of meticulously designed urban retreats, ensuring that every house seamlessly transforms into a cherished family home. Its Capitol Hills project, in Quezon City, perfectly embodies this ethos of fully customisable living. Some of the key elements that make M Residences stand out are the personalised interiors and different home styles offered to residents, alongside invaluable community amenities such as a recreational pool, clubhouse, function rooms, sunbeds, and shared lounge areas. At M Residences, the compact Aerin Corner townhouse provides functional elegance with its expansive open-plan living areas and soaring ceilings, making it the ideal sanctuary for newlyweds, downsizing empty nesters, or small families. Aerin’s flexible floor plan accommodates at least three bedrooms, with beautifully appointed spaces awaiting your personal touch—be it wider kitchen counters, tempered-glass stair railings, or an expanded rooftop room. Meanwhile, the multi-bedroom Elise features intelligently planned open spaces and functional amenities, with an adaptable layout for growing families. From spacious walk-in wardrobes to intimate gardens and sunlit balconies, every inch is maximised for privacy and comfort. Designed for larger families, with as many as seven bedrooms available, the Kiara residence boasts generous spaces ideal for living and entertaining, abundant storage, and striking floor-to-ceiling windows. Its flexible design accommodates evolving family needs, ensuring style and sophistication remain paramount. All townhouses are designed with a tropical touch, emphasising M Residences as a private urban oasis.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BANGKOK </h3>



ANANDA DEVELOPMENT Porsche Design Tower Bangkok



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Porsche Design has joined forces with Ananda Development to introduce Asia’s first Porsche Design Tower in Bangkok, with an expected 2028 completion date. Following predecessors in Miami and Stuttgart, the project will be the third of its kind globally, with a prestigious address on the illustrious Sukhumvit thoroughfare. With the Porsche name attached to it, this state-of-the-art luxury residence is expected to feature cuttingedge design that answers the needs of its ultra-high-net-worth clients. 22 exclusive duplex and quadplex “sky villas,” priced between US$15 million and US$40 million (approximately HK$116.5 million and HK$310.9 million), are planned, and range in size from 525 to 1,135 square metres. It’s not just the space that will be impressive to investors looking for a Bangkok home—the facilities and technology imbued into the structure are remarkable as well. “Our vision is to create a living space where one’s passion thrives,” Stefan Büscher, chairman of the executive board of Porsche Lifestyle Group, shared in an official announcement, expressing his vision for the project. Merging exquisite aesthetics with optimal, modern functionality, the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok will feature integrated “Passion Spaces”—customisable luxury garages for residents to showcase their curated collection of wheels. Central to the architecture is the spiral “Loop” car ramp leading into the building, the exposed “X-Frame” pedestal structure serving as the entry experience, the “Crown” light signature at the top of the high-rise, as well as automated terrace systems blending indoor and outdoor living. Residents will also enjoy a plethora of luxurious shared spaces, including a 25-metre swimming pool, a spa, a business lounge, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Inside their own homes, tasteful furniture and materials enhance the opulent living experience.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NISEKO</h3>



ODIN PROPERTIES Odin Hills



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Located in the spectacular mountains of Niseko, Odin Hills epitomises the pinnacle of alpine luxury. It has achieved a remarkable degree of sales and success as a significant number of its residential plots have already been spoken for as we head to print—a testament to the strong market interest and the inherent appeal of this exceptional community. Aside from a collection of Japanese-European-inflected mountain-village developments—which owners can customise through their own appointed team, or construct following a set of design guidelines Odin Hills developed with award-winning architects such as Shigeru Ban—the community is further enhanced by a soon-to-come Clubhouse, serving as the heart of this prestigious enclave. Keiji Ashizawa’s “honest design” philosophy champions natural aesthetics for a seamless blend of functionality and beauty, offering residents a sanctuary of wellness and social amenities, including a spa, gym, pool, natural onsen, and thermal baths. Designs for the homes can feature multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, open-plan living spaces, an entertainment room, as well as a private outdoor deck. Odin Properties, a design-driven property brand, champions “intelligent luxury,” prioritising experiential quality over mere prestige. Founded in 2007 by Bjorn Fjelddahl, Chris Fjelddahl, and Nicolas Gontard, Odin has revolutionised the luxury real-estate market in Niseko.

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In the vibrant landscape of Philippine real estate, Victor Consunji Development Corporation (VCDC) is renowned for going against the grain of traditional developers. With an unwavering commitment to quality, value, and design, VCDC is not merely a property developer—it rises above as a visionary leader dedicated to creating bespoke homes and communities that resonate with the evolving needs of modern families. Its reputation in designing and delivering premier, exceptional homes is a testament to its deep understanding of urban lifestyles and family dynamics. In an ever-changing world, the desire for a home that reflects one’s unique lifestyle has become paramount.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Laying a foundation</h3>



At its helm is Victor Consunji, the third-generation scion of a family that has contributed significantly to the development of Philippine infrastructure, from roads and bridges to hotels and retail complexes, as well as gated communities. While he pursued the same path as his father and grandfather before him, Victor Consunji set up VCDC in hopes of setting a new benchmark for property development in the country.



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What sets VCDC apart is its dedication to innovative design, as the company understands that the concept of “home” goes beyond mere physical space; it encapsulates a way of life. As one of the Philippines’ most dynamic property developers, it offers buyers the opportunity to customise their living spaces, allowing them to create homes that evolve alongside their families. Its bespoke approach ensures that each residence is a true reflection of the homeowner’s values, preferences, and lifestyle. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Blueprints for success</h3>



VCDC’s flagship development, M Residences, exemplifies this ethos. Each privately set in a convenient city location, prospective homeowners are not simply purchasing a property; they are investing in a lifestyle that prioritises aesthetics, accessibility, and contemporary design. Each residence is thoughtfully built to cater to the diverse preferences of families, offering flexible configurations that adapt to the needs of its inhabitants. Whether for a growing family or a multi-generational clan, homes are designed to encourage interaction and foster a sense of togetherness. Five M Residences developments now dot Metro Manila’s landscape, with a couple more in the pipeline as the brand extends its reach into other regions in the country.



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The company’s impressive portfolio also includes expansive suburban residences that invite family interaction. Named after the French word for “life,” Vie at Southern Plains is part of a massive master-planned community located at Calamba Laguna, south of Metro Manila. Each villa-style residence combines the freedom of vast, open space with the same contemporary finishes, flexible layout, and customisable concept as M Residences, highlighting seamless indoor-outdoor living.



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Prior to focusing on property development, VCDC was also involved in the construction of the Manila North Harbour Port, a 60.96-hectare facility that caters to the majority of domestic cargo trade in Manila; the 28-room 7Stones Boracay hotel in one of the country’s most renowned beach destinations; and the five-storey Metro Point Mall, among several other key projects that have helped shaped the country. Each of these projects, executed with the highest standards and meticulous attention to detail, from architectural design to interior finishes, have left an indelible mark on the country’s landscape.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Building beyond expectations</h3>



As VCDC continues to lead the charge in the Philippine real-estate market of premier residential homes, its vision for the future is equally ambitious; the company is poised to expand its footprint beyond the Philippines, bringing its innovative home design concepts to new markets. Its expansion reflects the company’s belief in the universality of its approach to property development, which embodies the needs of families by curating homes that are a perfect fit. At the core of VCDC’s vision is the developer’s commitment to providing an unparalleled buyer experience. Transforming itself into a client centric company, the developer has adopted a personalised approach that allows complete collaboration with homeowners, from the initial consultation to the completion of their home, granting them the opportunity to create a living space that is uniquely theirs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ART07476-AN-1221_RS-683x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796819" style="width:840px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ART07476-AN-1221_RS-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ART07476-AN-1221_RS-200x300.jpeg 200w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ART07476-AN-1221_RS-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ART07476-AN-1221_RS-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ART07476-AN-1221_RS.jpeg 1067w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sage Premiere Villa at Vie at Southern Plains</figcaption></figure>



In an era where adaptability is key, this innovative company stands out as the only developer offering products that evolve with the buyer and homeowner. The ability to customise living spaces means that families can create homes to not only meet their current needs, but also anticipate future changes. As family dynamics shift and lifestyles evolve, VCDC’s homes remain relevant and functional. This forward-thinking approach is crucial in today’s fastpaced world, where the definition of home is constantly changing. A home is more than just a place to live; it is a sanctuary where memories are made and lives are shared. By providing flexible designs and configurations, VCDC empowers families to grow together in spaces that are as unique as they are. With a remarkable portfolio, a vision for future expansion, and an ethos centred on adaptability, VCDC is crafting the future of community living—one bespoke home at a time.

Bespoke Living

homes

luxury homes

Philippines

Real Estate

VCDC

Redefining Bespoke Living in the Philippines

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Publisher’s Letter</h3>



It is with great pleasure that I present to you Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best 2025, our third edition. For those of you familiar with our definitive luxury lifestyle tome, welcome back. For new readers, we are excited to share with you our annual curation, where we shed light on the finest products, places, and experiences that, quite frankly, money can buy.



Starting with our Robb Report pillars, Wheels, Wings, and Water, we take a deep dive into the world of luxurious automobiles, aviation, and marine motors. Watches, Style, and Jewellery bring the razzle-dazzle to our illustrious spreads, while Travel and Wines &amp; Spirits add lifestyle pizzazz. Art, Design &amp; Gear highlights age-old wonders and some new-age ones, too, while Property provides a snapshot of the market with alacrity and accuracy.



As we reflect on 2024, it was the year of partnerships for Robb Report Hong Kong—and we kept it “on brand,” as the expression goes. We were the official media partners for the Oxford and Cambridge Varsity Ball, the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show, the Italian Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s Golden Celebrations as the venerated establishment celebrated 50 fabulous years, among others.



One of our signature live media experiences, the annual Culinary Masters event, made a spectacular return to MGM Cotai in June. In partnership with MGM, we celebrated the extraordinary gastronomic traditions found along the maritime and land routes of the Silk Road with an incredible lineup of exceptional chefs. With a collective six Michelin stars among them, these luminaries created dishes that bridged centuries and cultures, weaving a tapestry of flavours that not only echoed Silk Road history, but also honoured the epic travels of Marco Polo. Our RR1 Hong Kong members embarked on an epicurean quest for a moving feast like no other.



However, our most ambitious event of the year was unquestionably a Hong Kong original: the first-ever Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024. For decades, Robb Report has adeptly guided a discerning global community to the most extraordinary destinations, magnificent events, and unmissable releases, shaping the nuances of both work and leisure. Last November, we commemorated a significant milestone as Robb Report Hong Kong gathered influential and knowledgeable delegates from numerous luxury sectors for a series of panel discussions and keynotes, providing a vital platform for discourse, engagement, and thought leadership.



Supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the prestigious Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024 attracted a distinguished audience from around the world. More than 50 eminent speakers took the stage to share their insights, and over 550-plus by-invitation-only guests from over 16 countries and territories were present to witness this historic event and absorb the words of industry titans as various conversations explored the current trends, disruptions, and future directions of the global luxury market. Our glamorous Best of the Best black-tie gala dinner ended the exciting day of programmes on a celebratory note. As we look towards the future and what 2025 brings, we at Robb Report Hong Kong remain steadfast in our commitment to exploring the intricate interplay between luxury, lifestyle, and the best of the best. Join us on this exciting journey, one page at a time.



Tak Man CEO &amp; Publisher



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Best</h3>



Good things come in threes—but better things come as one of a kind, as the exemplary selections within the pages of Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best 2025 can attest to. From bespoke automotive excellence, cutting-edge aviation technology, and remarkable marine engineering to exquisite design, masterful craftsmanship, and unmatched hospitality, the top of the luxury pyramid is inhabited by the truly exceptional. Read on to discover the most outstanding products, places, and experiences that captured our attention this past year, and let our issue be the blueprint for the year ahead.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-wheels-2025-rolls-royce-cullinan-series-ii-aston-martin-vantage-porsche-911-s-t"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="682" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cars_MP-1-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796106" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cars_MP-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cars_MP-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cars_MP-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cars_MP-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cars_MP-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Wheels</h3>



While digital technology has introduced lavish advances in automotive comfort and convenience, it is also impacting notions of exclusivity and collectibility.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-wheels-2025-rolls-royce-cullinan-series-ii-aston-martin-vantage-porsche-911-s-t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-wings-2025-gulfstream-g700-dassault-6x-textron-aviation-citation-cj3-gen2"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jet33-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796485" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jet33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jet33-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jet33-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jet33-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jet33-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Wings</h3>



 As the era of electric aircraft fast approaches, this transformation will bring about changes for intracity and regional travel and fundamentally change the pilot experience.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-wings-2025-gulfstream-g700-dassault-6x-textron-aviation-citation-cj3-gen2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-water-2025-kismet-wallywhy150-ulyssia"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sail-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796486" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sail-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sail-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sail-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"> Best in Water</h3>



For a growing number of younger sailors, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but the chief driver behind their new builds and vessels. Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-water-2025-kismet-wallywhy150-ulyssia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-watches-2025-patek-philippe-bovet-chanel-piaget-bulgari"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wawa-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796487" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wawa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wawa-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wawa-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wawa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wawa-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Watches</h3>



After an unparalleled pandemic-era boom, an aura of reticence and safetyseeking has settled over the watch industry, heralding softening prices on the secondary market.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-watches-2025-patek-philippe-bovet-chanel-piaget-bulgari" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-style-2025-stefano-ricci-dior-ferragamo-dunhill-loro-piana-the-armoury"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stee-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796488" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stee-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stee-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stee-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Style</h3>



A renaissance in fine tailoring has arrived, and esteemed menswear brands are all about hand-delivering exquisite fabrics, stylish silhouettes, and the finest cuts.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-style-2025-stefano-ricci-dior-ferragamo-dunhill-loro-piana-the-armoury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-jewellery-2025-louis-vuitton-van-cleef-arpels-cartier-wellendorff"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jewellery_mp33-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796490" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jewellery_mp33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jewellery_mp33-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jewellery_mp33-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jewellery_mp33-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jewellery_mp33-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Jewellery</h3>



In today’s landscape of high jewellery, there’s been a seismic shift in who runs, controls, directs, and designs—and these women know exactly what women want from their jewels.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-jewellery-2025-louis-vuitton-van-cleef-arpels-cartier-wellendorff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-travel-2025-janu-tokyo-loapi-violino-doro-shinta-mani-mustang"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trave-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796491" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trave-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trave-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trave-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trave-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trave-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Travel</h3>



Don’t bother buying a hotel—there’s no need now, as it has never been easier to enjoy the feeling of your own private resort (if temporarily).



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-travel-2025-janu-tokyo-loapi-violino-doro-shinta-mani-mustang" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-art-design-gear-2025-sonus-faber-baccarat-christofle-christies-aman-interiors"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/artttse-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796493" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/artttse-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/artttse-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/artttse-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/artttse-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/artttse-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Art, Design &amp; Gear</h3>



While the art and auction world was going for broke with record-breaking sales, furniture designers went hard on minimalism, and retro influences shaped the drawing boards in tech.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-art-design-gear-2025-sonus-faber-baccarat-christofle-christies-aman-interiors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-wines-spirits-2025-krug-royal-salute-the-glenlivet-domaine-des-lambrays"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wine34-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796494" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wine34-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wine34-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wine34-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wine34-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wine34-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Wines &amp; Spirits</h3>



Go big or go home: Collectors should be focusing their efforts on securing large-format bottles for their cellars.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-wines-spirits-2025-krug-royal-salute-the-glenlivet-domaine-des-lambrays" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-property-2025-victoria-peak-bangkok-niseko-quezon-city"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796495" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best in Property</h3>



Hong Kong continues to hold its position as one of the most prominent wealth hubs in the world, but living large is no longer enough—homeowners also want to live well.



Read the full feature&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.hk/posts/best-in-property-2025-victoria-peak-bangkok-niseko-quezon-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

Robb Report Hong Kong Annual

Inside Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best 2025

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Belmond

Best of Travel

Humansa

Island Shangri-La

Island Shangri-La Suite

italy

Japan

The Best in Travel 2025, From Janu Tokyo and Loapi to Violino D’oro and Shinta Mani Mustang

Aston Martin

Bentley

Hypercar

Lamborghini

luxury car

motors

Rolls-Royce

The Best in Wheels 2025, From the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and Aston Martin Vantage to Porsche 911 S/T

It has taken its time, but the&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/aston-martin-reveals-production-valhalla-supercar-1234624583/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aston Martin Valhalla</a>&nbsp;has finally made it to the finished line.



The British marque just unveiled the production version of its eagerly anticipated&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/plug-in-hybrid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">plug-in hybrid</a>&nbsp;supercar. The futuristic speed machine will launch as part of the automaker’s 2026 model class and is somehow more impressive than what was originally promised.



The Valhalla made its debut way back in 2019 in the guise of the AM-RB 03 concept. Five years is a significant chunk of time and it should come as no surprise that the supercar has evolved in that time, even since the production version was first teased in 2021. Sure, the finished version of the car may look about the same, but thanks to the&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/aston-martins-formula-1-team-helped-develop-valhalla-supercar-1235041677/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">help of the automaker’s Formula 1 team</a>&nbsp;the hardware is different—and more powerful.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla03.jpg-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794261" style="width:839px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla03.jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla03.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla03.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla03.jpg.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">2026 <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/aston-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aston Martin</a> Valhalla. Image courtesy of Aston Martin</figcaption></figure>



The big story with any supercar is bound to be the powertrain, and the Valhalla is no different. At the centre of the plug-in hybrid setup is a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8. It’s similar to the mill found in the DBX707 but has a flat-plane crank, dry-sump lubrication system, reworked pistons, and bespoke ignition system. Thanks to these changes the engine, which is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, makes 817 hp, which is 77 hp more than the brand said it was targeting in 2021.



That figure alone would make the Valhalla potent, but its powertrain also includes three electric motors, one more than was supposed to be present in 2021. Two of the motors are positioned on the front axle (which gives the car all-wheel drive) and the other is integrated into the transmission and acts as a starter generator. The trio gets its juice from a 6.0-kWh battery pack that can be recharged while decelerating. Thanks to the motors the vehicle can also operate in EV mode, in which it can cover 8.6 miles at speeds of up to 80 mph.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla05.jpg-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794262" style="width:838px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla05.jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla05.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla05.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla05.jpg.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Aston Martin</figcaption></figure>



When the engine and all three motors are working together output comes to a combined 1,064 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque. The first figure is 127 hp more than the number quoted in 2021 (937 hp), meaning the powertrain is nearly 14 per cent more powerful than expected. Performance numbers remain the same, but it’s hard to imagine anyone complaining. Aston Martin says the Valhalla can rocket from zero to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph.



That last number is helped by the Valhalla’s rather aggressive aero kit. The vehicle, as is increasingly common in its class, looks like a LMDh prototype racer with slightly cleaner, more attractive lines. It sits low to the ground, has a wide-mouth grille, sculpted curves, and an active rear wing that can elevate up to 10 inches up into the air. These elements combine to produce 1,323 pounds of downforce once you reach 149 mph, helping keep the car glued to the road. It’s also equipped with a set of forward-hinted dihedral doors that open up to reveal a surprisingly minimalist interior. The cabin lacks the flare of the exterior, but the flat-bottomed steering wheel and simplified digital screen setup are nice touches.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla06.jpg-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794263" style="width:838px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla06.jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla06.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla06.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/valhalla06.jpg.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Aston Martin</figcaption></figure>



The Valhalla is a 2026 model and because of that it won’t go into production until the latter half of next year. The marque plans to build just 999 examples of its electrified supercar, which will likely sell quick. No final price has been announced, but it’s previously been speculated that it would cost between US$800,000 (approximately HK$6.21 million) and US$1 million (approximately HK$7.77 million).



Click <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/gallery/photos-production-ready-2026-aston-martin-valhalla-1236116968" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more photos of the 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla.

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Supercar

Aston Martin Just Unveiled Its First Plug-In Hybrid Supercar

In an extraordinary showcase of automotive prowess, Porsche has unveiled the latest 911 Carrera (992.2) Cabriolet alongside the new all-electric rear-wheel-drive Macan at Galaxy Macau. Surrounded by “Porschephiles”—the collective fans have a name!—we got an inside look at the newest and hottest wheels in town.&nbsp;



Porsche’s 992.2 Cabriolet, resplendent in Vanadium Grey complemented by a striking red interior, has visibly sporty aesthetics, enhanced aerodynamics, and a performance-driven design to impress any luxury petrolhead. Its rear features a redesigned light strip with the iconic logo, seamlessly integrating new model-specific bumpers that enhance both form and function. The design is not merely superficial aesthetics or visual cues, but a testament to Porsche’s engineering prowess, ensuring that each curve and contour serves a purpose.



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Inside, the 992.2 Cabriolet introduces a fully digital instrument cluster for the first time, featuring a sleek 12.6-inch curved display that integrates flawlessly into the cockpit. This innovation allows drivers to select from seven viewing options, including a classic display reminiscent of the marque’s storied five-tube dial. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, accessed through a high-resolution 10.9-inch display, facilitates customisation of driving modes and assistance systems, enhancing the driving experience.



Equally impressive is the all-electric Macan, which redefines the concept of driving dynamics. Powered by a robust 100 kWh battery, it offers an impressive WLTP range of up to 641 km on a single charge. With a powerful output of 360 PS and rapid charging capabilities of up to 270 kW, the Macan promises efficiency as well as exhilarating performance. Its unique Provence exterior colour adds to its visual allure, while the meticulously crafted interior elevates the driving experience to new heights.



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Porsche’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the upgraded charging stations that are now in the region, including at the Galaxy Macau hotel and resort. Such exclusive facilities are designed to cater to the evolving demands of discerning customers, and owners can easily find three dedicated charging stations on property, including a 175 kW fast-charging DC station. Clearly, Porsche is paving the way for an efficient electric driving future.&nbsp;



For Porschephiles—a phrase we heard so often, and hence worth repeating—this is a luxury sports car that is easy to steer and easy on the eye, with all the bells and whistles that makes it one of the most coveted dream machines in the world. 



All images courtesy of Porsche.

Galaxy Macau

Macau

Porsche

Porsche’s 992.2 Cabriolet and All-Electric Macan Make Their Macau Debut

Part of the crisis of the ongoing transition to electric vehicles, <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/manual-transmission-electric-vehicles-future-1234774864/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">some enthusiasts say</a>, is that EVs are less fun to drive, in part because there’s no use in an EV for a manual transmission. Those enthusiasts might not like faux manual transmissions any better, but <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/lexus/">Lexus</a> is the latest <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/toyota-gr-performance-ev-manual-transmission-1234857178/">automaker to give it a try</a> in its all-electric RZ <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/suv/">SUV</a>.



The RZ has a feature called Interactive Manual Drive for a “manual-like control of drive force for an engaging driving experience,” <a href="https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/lexus/42372076.html?padid=ag478_from_kv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lexus says</a>. The feature will synchronise acceleration and deceleration with sound to simulate driving a manual car, which could increase one’s driving pleasure. Interactive Manual Drive is among two new interesting features for the RZ, which was first introduced in 2023. There is also a yoke instead of a steering wheel, part of the car’s steer-by-wire system, which is intended to improve manoeuvrability by varying the car’s steering response at different speeds.



The 2026 RZ will perhaps draw more attention than its predecessor, which offered just 201 horsepower in its base model, or 308 horsepower in its more exciting version, numbers that have been upped to 221 horsepower and 376 horsepower, and 402 horsepower in the dual-motor top trim RZ550e F Sport. Range, meanwhile, could be over 300 miles, though official numbers haven’t been released. The Lexus RZ is a basic electric car, in other words, befitting a marque and parent company (Toyota) that have been reluctant to embrace electric cars.



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Steer-by-wire and the faux manual transmission should add something to think about, though, and Lexus says that it plans further refinements.



“Moving forward, Lexus will continue to push the boundaries of its signature driving experience by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge hardware and software,” Lexus’s chief engineer Shinya Ito&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/lexus/42372076.html?padid=ag478_from_kv" target="_blank">said in a statement</a>.



The faux manual transmission and its manufactured sounds to match acceleration and deceleration will be the noise of an EV,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64077258/lexus-rz-update-details/" target="_blank">according to&nbsp;Car and Driver</a>, and not the roar of an internal combustion engine. The faux manual transmission will have eight different “speeds.”



From a performance perspective, 402 horsepower and faux manual transmission aren’t the stuff track dreams are made of, but they are a nod to the fact that many drivers want something more out of EVs than simple push-button operation. Honda, for example, <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/honda-testing-manual-transmission-for-upcoming-evs-1235928219/">is looking into similar technology</a>, though other automakers haven’t been as keen, perhaps in part because demand for EVs has recently slowed.



It also hasn’t been confirmed if the faux manual transmission in the Lexus RZ will make it to the U.S., as Lexus said for now that it is only planned for the version of the car being sold in Europe. We can only hope, though, because the more ideas the merrier in the still-evolving EV space.



Click <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/gallery/new-lexus-rz-photos-1236355772/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more photos of the new Lexus RZ.

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RZ550E

This New All-Electric Lexus SUV Has a Faux Manual Transmission for Shifting Gears

The details are what set <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/bentley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bentley</a>’s latest one-off build apart from the pack.



The British marque has just unveiled a new example of the <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/bentleys-new-coachbuilt-batar-convertible-w-1235609123/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Batur</a> called “The Black Rose.” The coachbuilt grand tourer is the first to feature 3-D-printed solid rose-gold trim.



Bentleys don’t get much more exclusive than the Batur. Introduced in 2023, the exquisite coupé, like the <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/1-of-12-bentley-bacalar-roadster-auction-may-1235582059/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open-top Bacalar</a> before it, is an ultra-exclusive version of the <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/first-drive-hybrid-bentley-continental-gt-speed-1235631871/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Continental GT</a>. At the time of its unveiling, the automaker announced that its <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/bespoke/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bespoke</a> division, Mulliner, would build just 18 examples of the two-door, each of which would be designed with the input of its owner.



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The Black Rose features a striking colour scheme you won’t find on any other Batur. The lower half of the vehicle is done up in metallic black, while the upper body is finished in glossy Beluga. It’s the trim that’s especially noteworthy, though. Satin Rose Gold accents adorn the grille, hood, intakes, side skirts, and mirror caps. You’ll even find traces of the colour on the 22-inch gloss black wheels.



The glitzy hue can also be found inside the vehicle. Bentley says that 210 grams of 18-carat rose gold is present throughout the Black Rose’s decadent cabin, including on the dashboard, steering wheel, and drive mode selector. The trim was applied via a 3-D printing technique that the automaker claims has never previously been used on an automobile. Other premium materials found in the interior include Beluga leather, charcoal grey tweed fabric, and metallic black-painted veneers.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blackrose07-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1234796140" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blackrose07-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blackrose07-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blackrose07-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blackrose07.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Inside the Batur Black Rose. Image courtesy of Bentley</figcaption></figure>



Bentley’s vehicle announcement doesn’t include any mechanical details, but previous examples of the Batur have been powered by the marque’s <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/bentley-stop-production-w-12-engine-1234810576/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">soon-to-be-extinct twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W-12</a>. The brawny mill is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and makes 730 hp and 737 ft lbs of torque. Thanks to all that oomph, the unnamed owner can accelerate from zero to 60 in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 209 mph.



Unfortunately, the Black Rose is a one-off, so if you want a Bentley, looks like it you’ll probably have to commission it from the automaker yourself. If the car does ever wind up on the secondary market, expect to pay its US$2.1 million (HK$16.32 million) sticker price or more to add it to your collection.



Click <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/gallery/photos-one-off-bentley-batur-black-rose-1236355829" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more photos of the one-off Bentley Batur Black Rose.

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Mulliner

The Black Rose

Bentley’s New One-of-a-Kind Batur Has a Dazzling 18-Carat Rose Gold Trim

As the Lunar New Year approaches, this is not just a time for celebration, but also for the most prestigious watchmakers in the world to unveil their exclusive, carefully crafted, limited-edition snake- and serpent-themed timepieces—an annual affair that we have come to embrace as artisans and craftspeople of note exercise their deft skillsets in creating absolutely striking (pun intended) timepieces.



Lunar New Year is always a special occasion in the world of luxury timepieces, with watchmakers unveiling exclusive designs that celebrate the rich symbolism of the Chinese zodiac. As the spotlight falls on the Year of the Wood Snake, precision meets artistry in a series of breathtaking creations. From intricate engravings to masterful enamel work, these watches embody not just a celebration of tradition but also a daring exploration of modern craftsmanship.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Franck Muller</h3>



Silhouette CX Snake



Paying homage to the transformative power of the snake, Franck Muller’s Silhouette CX Snake is a striking creation that blends serpentine allure with cutting-edge technical innovation. Its unmissable ophidian influence is complemented by the debut of the Silhouette CX case, making this piece an instant standout. With only 28 pieces available in Asia-Pacific, the watch promises to be as rare as it is captivating.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Breitling</h3>



Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Cobra



Breitling’s latest release, the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Cobra, features a bold take on the Year of the Snake with a striking cobra motif, with just 200 pieces available. Find the hidden-in-plain-sight snake on the nine o’clock subdial, paired with a conspicuous yellow, black, and red colour scheme. A true statement of power with a perfect fusion of watchmaking mastery and striking design, this distinctive timepiece conveys both personality and prominence.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LANGE-1-MOON-PHASE_2400-1600--1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794975" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LANGE-1-MOON-PHASE_2400-1600--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LANGE-1-MOON-PHASE_2400-1600--300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LANGE-1-MOON-PHASE_2400-1600--768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LANGE-1-MOON-PHASE_2400-1600--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LANGE-1-MOON-PHASE_2400-1600--2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of A. Lange &amp; Söhne</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A. Lange &amp; Söhne</h3>



Lange 1 Moon Phase



Not a snake in sight but nevertheless a special edition launched ahead of the Lunar New Year, we had to embrace this gorgeous release from A Lange &amp; Söhne. Its unique design is such that the watch captures the spirit of the new year perfectly with its off-centre design—a Lange signature, based on the golden ratio—and moon-phase display.&nbsp;Imagine experiencing this masterpiece, where the moon-phase display unfolds before one’s eyes, with a celestial disc gracefully rotating every 24 hours.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">IWC Schaffhausen</h3>



Portofino Automatic Moon Phase



IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the Lunar New Year with a limited-edition Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake, available exclusively at the newly reopened boutique in IFC Mall in Hong Kong. Its 37 mm stainless-steel case is paired with a vibrant burgundy dial, symbolising the colour of fire, while the golden moon and stars create a stunning contrast. Limited to just 500 pieces, this elegant timepiece is a perfect fusion of tradition and sophistication for the festive season.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hublot_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794973" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hublot_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hublot_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hublot_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hublot_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hublot_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Hublot</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hublot</h3>



Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake



Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake is a captivating tribute to the wisdom, transformation, and allure of the snake in the Chinese zodiac. Limited to just 88 pieces—a lucky number denoting good luck, fortune, and blessings in Chinese culture—this remarkable timepiece features an intricate, gold-plated snake integrated into the open dial. With the snake motif extending across the engraved bezel and strap, it flawlessly combines horological craftsmanship and artistic expression.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Parmigiani-Fleurier-Tonda-PF_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794977" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Parmigiani-Fleurier-Tonda-PF_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Parmigiani-Fleurier-Tonda-PF_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Parmigiani-Fleurier-Tonda-PF_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Parmigiani-Fleurier-Tonda-PF_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Parmigiani-Fleurier-Tonda-PF_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Parmigiani Fleurier</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Parmigiani Fleurier</h3>



Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar in Rose Gold



Parmigiani Fleurier’s intricate Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar made waves as the first-ever mechanical watch capable of displaying the complexities of the complete Chinese calendar, seamlessly merging Swiss watchmaking with Chinese&nbsp;cultural heritage. Now available in rose gold, the timepiece celebrates the heritage, innovation, and artistry of Chinese history, and its powerful relationship with the cosmos.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breguet_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794968" style="width:840px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breguet_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breguet_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breguet_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breguet_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breguet_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Breguet</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Breguet</h3>



Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025



Breguet’s latest creation honours the elegance and enigmatic symbolism of the serpent, showcasing trademark artisanal mastery through a gold-engraved dial in bas-relief to transform the dial into a stunning miniature sculpture. Open-tipped hands and a delicate profile make this an instantly recognisable Breguet timepiece, revealing the depth and brilliance of the&nbsp;maison’s mastery and horological expertise.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Longines</h3>



Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake



Conquest Heritage gets a timely new appearance for the Year of the Snake. Chinese artist Wu Jian’an collaborated with Longines on this project to create a design appropriately dressed in red and gold. On the caseback, the intricate engraving shows a serpent holding a&nbsp;lingzhi&nbsp;mushroom in its mouth, symbolising longevity.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jaeger-LeCoultre</h3>



Reverso Tribute Enamel “Snake”



Jaeger-LeCoultre is back with another instalment of its festive Lunar New Year timepiece series, a fine addition for collectors looking to complete the zodiac. Using hand-engraving and enamelling techniques, the Reverso Tribute Enamel “Snake” features a pink-gold case with Art Deco-inspired detailing. A coiled snake motif, enveloped by clouds, stands as the main highlight, powerfully projected off the black&nbsp;grand feu&nbsp;enamel background that has become a signature for the collection.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Harry-Winston_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794972" style="width:823px;height:auto" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Harry-Winston_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Harry-Winston_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Harry-Winston_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Harry-Winston_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Harry-Winston_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Harry Winston</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harry Winston</h3>



Chinese New Year Automatic



Harry Winston observes the arrival of the Year of the Snake with a pair of extremely limited, 36 mm timepieces in 18-carat rose and white gold. Featuring a green-and-red colourway with a diamond-studded rose-gold case, and a blue-and-red colourway for the equally sparkling white-gold design, the mother-of-pearl dial is decorated with a lacquered snake and painted metal leaves, paired fittingly with a red leather strap.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chaumet_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1234794970" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chaumet_2400x1600-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chaumet_2400x1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chaumet_2400x1600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chaumet_2400x1600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chaumet_2400x1600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image courtesy of Chaumet</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chaumet</h3>



Espiègleries Tresors d’Afrique



Not strictly a Lunar New Year watch, but certainly bearing a serpent motif, Chaumet’s Espiègleries Tresors d’Afrique celebrates Africa’s lush flora and fauna, highlighting the snake as the centrepiece of the dial. It features a golden snake set with brilliant-cut tsavorite garnets and yellow sapphires, decorated with enamel and enhanced with a yellow-gold frog and leaves, completing its vivid design.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vacheron Constantin</h3>



The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac—Year of the Snake



In honour of its historic ties with China, Vacheron Constantin recently unveiled&nbsp;the latest addition to its Legend of the Chinese Zodiac series to herald the Year of the Snake. An annual exercise to commemorate Lunar New Year, the timepiece features an exquisite dial decoration crafted by a master artisan, who delicately applies enamel powder using a fine brush. Each layer of colour is fired at high temperatures to create a stunning gradient of hues from the centre to the edge.

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<a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/rolex/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rolex</a>&nbsp;is rolling into 2025 hot with a price hike on its&nbsp;<a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/gold/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">gold</a>&nbsp;models. For those who bought new models at retail last year, that’s good news, but for those still on the Crown’s seemingly eternal waitlists, that could mean paying more when the time comes to collect on your long-awaited timekeeper.&nbsp;



Hard-to-get and expensive references are becoming even more out of reach. <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gallery/all-of-rolexs-new-watches-from-watches-wonders-1235575848/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last year’s gold releases </a>saw price increases of around nine to 11 per cent. The Rolex Deepsea—the company’s shockingly heavy dive watch with an equally hefty price to match—went up from US$52,100 (approximately HK$405,049) in 2024 to US$58,000 (approximately HK$450,918) today for an 11.33 per cent climb. Meanwhile, Everose models, such as the Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228235 and the Sky-Dweller Ref. 336935, rose 11.57 per cent and 9.26 per cent, respectively, for new price tags of US$46,300 (approximately HK$359,957) for the Day-Date and US$57,800 (approximately HK$449,363) for the Sky-Dweller. That’s almost US$5,000 (HK$38,872) more for each and that doesn’t factor in taxes.



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It’s not a price hike just because they’re Rolex, <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/rolex-certified-pre-owned-program-shorting-watch-market-1235779745/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and they can</a>…although they could certainly get away with it. This is due to the continuing rise of the precious metal industry globally. In 2024, gold prices rose by nearly 40 per cent with both consumers and countries betting on the investment due to varying factors from worldwide instability. At the beginning of last year, gold was roughly US$2,000 (approximately HK$15,549) per ounce and was up to US$2,800 (approximately HK$21,768) by the end of the year. According to some jewellers we’ve spoken with, they expect the price of gold to continue to rise and, given Rolex is, on its own, a pretty steady value riser, getting in on its gold models, even at higher prices than last year, is probably a pretty good idea. That is if you can get your hands on them. Pre-owned Rolex expert <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/rolex-paul-altieri-bobs-watches-2723552/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Altieri</a> of <a href="https://www.bobswatches.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7BhD1ARIsANsIIvDdxplWFHPCPwqGJk2OHAUP8fVClqoGhcjQ72i-8OiZwqNvb-gZxgcaAg1IEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bob’s Watches</a> sees it for what is typically the driving factor in the watch world: rarity. “The Rolex price increases aren’t just an economic reaction,” he tells Robb Report. “It’s a recalibration of value in a world where craftsmanship and scarcity remain timeless currencies.” As suspected, he adds that a price increase at Rolex nearly always equates to an increase in demand.



In other words, it may be high time to follow up with your Rollie AD&#8230; again.

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In the lead-up to the annual <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gallery/new-watches-watches-wonders-2024-1235570773/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watches &amp; Wonders</a> fair in Geneva in April—the horological world’s largest trade show—much ado is made about which timepieces <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/patek-philippe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patek Philippe</a> will release. But outside the hallowed halls of the sprawling Palexpo convention centre, Patek Philippe also hosts an event for its <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/rare-handcrafts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rare Handcrafts</a> at its museum in the city centre. The pieces revealed here are the fruit of the handcraftsmanship that its métiers d’art artisans execute each year in stunning detail. This year, the watchmaker will unveil 78 pieces, including 23 of its instantly recognizable domed table clocks, one desk clock, 10 pocket watches, and 44 Calatrava and Gold Ellipse wristwatches.



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Today, the revered Swiss watchmaker has offered a peek at just two of the one-of-a-kind and limited-edition creations that will debut at its Geneva salon next month. A reference 5738/50J-011 “Yellow-Crested Cockatoo” Golden Ellipse wristwatch and a reference 2019M-001 “Skiing in Days Gone By” domed table clock. Both are meticulously and painstakingly executed in cloisonné enamel. In this traditional decorative Swiss watchmaking technique, gold wires are placed in a design and filled in with enamel to create a scene. On top of this enamel, each is delicately hand-painted. The Ellipse required 90 cm of gold wire shaped by hand and 20 shades of opaque and opalescent enamel, while the table clock used over 16 m of gold wire in three different widths and 45 shades of mainly translucent enamel mixed with some semi-translucent or opaque versions of the material.



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Both the Cockatoo and Gstaad skiing themes recreate scenes from the past, albeit centuries apart. The bird is a Swiss take on a painting on silk by 18th-century Japanese artist Itô Jakuchi. Only 10 collectors will get to own one. The one-of-a-kind domed clock—variations of which have been produced at the house since 1958—takes its cues from vintage Swiss graphic design from the 20th century. The center of the dial, unusually, is made from leather to mimic elements that might be found in a Swiss ski chalet. It will likely find itself at home in a chalet in Gstaad or in the home of a client who is a regular at the elite ski area.



As some collectors gravitate towards timepieces that will stand apart in a sea of sports watches (including Patek Philippe’s own <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/patek-philippe-nautilus-2024-watch-market-1236117040/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nautil</a>us and now, the Cubitus), artist-led pieces such as these may find increased interest. Regardless, those already in the know about Patek Philippe’s rare handcrafts understand they are incredibly special pieces and instant heirlooms. Those lucky enough to be in Geneva to see (and perhaps purchase) these pieces in real life will get an up-close look at some of the best Grand Feu cloisonné, grisaille, flinqué, paillonné, and Fauré enamel that Switzerland has to offer in addition to hand engraving, hand guilloché, and gem-setting work.

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In an era where luxury is increasingly defined by simplicity and universality, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36 mm emerges a refined emblem of sophistication, transcending traditional gender boundaries to appeal to discerning individuals who seek a versatile aesthetic.&nbsp;



The Tonda PF captures the charm of vintage proportions, seamlessly melding it with a contemporary allure that speaks to today’s aspirations of quiet luxury. If ever an accessory spoke the adage “wealth whispers,” this seemingly innocuous watch signals such elegant taste among those in the know.&nbsp;&nbsp;



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Launched in 2021, the Tonda PF collection serves as a testament to Parmigiani Fleurier’s unwavering commitment to timeless aesthetics and the artistry of horology. Each detail, from the knurled platinum bezel to the exquisite&nbsp;guilloché&nbsp;dial, exemplifies a harmonious fusion of purity and technical sophistication, and the philosophy of understated luxury is evident in the Tonda PF 36 mm Automatic Stone Blue, which eschews ostentation in favour of authenticity and impeccable craftsmanship.



Central to the timepiece’s appeal is its striking Stone Blue dial. Employed for the first time in a configuration of hours and minutes, this hue reflects the&nbsp;maison’s dedication to nuanced elegance, inspired by the architectural palette of Le Corbusier, the&nbsp;Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, and pioneer of what is now regarded as modern architecture—you can see how this vision of refined, minimalist aesthetics is shared between him and the brand.&nbsp;It embodies a profound connection with nature, serving as a wellspring of inspiration in contemporary luxury.



“Stone Blue is an invitation to escape, suspended between sky and horizon, where light and purity meet,” says Michel Parmigiani, founder and master watchmaker. Remarkable artisanal craftsmanship further enhances the&nbsp;guilloché&nbsp;dial through a&nbsp;Grain d’Orgemotif, capturing light and creating subtle reflections that reveal new facets of the delicate hue with each glance. With the knurled platinum bezel encircling the stainless-steel case—a hallmark of the Tonda PF collection and hand-applied rhodium-plated gold indices adding a touch of refinement, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36 mm Automatic Stone Blue is the perfect balance between minimalist design and luxurious detail.



For those who need to know what’s under the hood: the Tonda PF 36 mm Automatic Stone Blue is housed in a polished, satin-finished stainless-steel case. Measuring 8.6 mm in thickness and featuring a sapphire-glass caseback, this watch is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, boasting a water resistance of up to 100 metres. Parmigiani Fleurier’s PF770 automatic movement, offering a power reserve of 60 hours, showcases the brand’s commitment to mechanical excellence.



All images courtesy of Parmigiani Fleurier.

Parmigiani

Parmigiani Fleurier

Quiet luxury

Watch

Parmigiani Fleurier Releases its Tonda PF 36 MM Automatic in a New Stone Blue Colourway

<a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/girard-perregaux/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Girard-Perregaux</a> and <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/aston-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aston Martin</a> are proving, for the sixth time, that they’re a perfect pair. The watchmaker and automotive giant just released their latest timepiece collab with Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition, and it may just be poised to be the most popular version to date.



This Laureato comes in a titanium case and bracelet—already appealing for its lightweight feel on the wrist—but its strongest feature is the unusual hue of the dial. Depending on the light, it can either appear as a subtle sea green or an ombré caramel with flecks of sparkle executed in a less flashy way than an added dimension. That iridescence comes from automotive paint—15 layers, to be exact. Layering paint on a car is less tricky than on a dial, where the tolerances for thickness are much more delicate, so the process involved a protracted filtration method to get rid of any residual grains that would harm the small parameters. The color, of course, is an obvious nod to the automotive maker, but so are details on the seconds hand where the base is meant to mimic the air intakes on the side of <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/1963-aston-martin-db4-series-v-convertible-rm-sothebys-auction-1235245203/">Aston Martin’</a><a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/1963-aston-martin-db4-series-v-convertible-rm-sothebys-auction-1235245203/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">s</a><a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/1963-aston-martin-db4-series-v-convertible-rm-sothebys-auction-1235245203/"> DB4</a>.



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As with the other editions, the branding is minimal with Aston Martin’s logo only seen on the sapphire crystal caseback. “Never, ever you will see the Aston Martin logo on the front,” Girard-Perregaux’s new global managing director, Marc Michel-Amadry, told Robb Report. “It’s always engraved on the back, because it’s more discreet.” The watch itself is more subdued than recent versions of the brand’s partnership with<a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/aston-martin-ceo-adrian-hallmark-interview-1236224647/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Aston Martin</a> from 2023, including the <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/limited-edition-girard-perregaux-neo-bridges-aston-martin-edition-1235408297/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition</a> (a futuristic play on the company’s famous “three bridges” design) and its<a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/girard-perregaux-laureato-green-ceramic-aston-martin-edition-1234818361/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition</a>, the latter of which was particularly cool but certainly a lot of look to be an everyday timepiece. This Laureato Chronograph is certainly going to have broader appeal as a bracelet sports watch with a versatile dial with a little bit of interesting detail to still make it a talking point.



The Laureato itself, of course, is a classic. In fact, while the Patek Philippe Nautilus may get the bulk of the attention, the Laureato was actually an earlier trailblazer of the ’70s-era integrated sports watch era that has now experienced a rebirth of popularity. It debuted in 1975, a year before the Nautilus. This year, it celebrates its 50th anniversary and Michel-Amadry says he plans to capitalize on the anniversary. He calls the chronograph with Aston Martin the “first of many other initiatives” around the model.



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Just 12 days into the job and Michel-Amadry can already recite the company’s story like a seasoned heritage director. He speaks of many historical moments that are bragging rights for the brand including the Gyromatic, which debuted in 1966 and was the first high frequency movement released by a watch brand three years before <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/zenith-el-primero-history-2845721/">Zenith’s famous </a><a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/zenith-el-primero-history-2845721/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">El</a><a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/zenith-el-primero-history-2845721/"> Primero</a>, which went on to power many Rolex timepieces in the ’80s. “Girard-Perregaux demonstrated the ability to develop and design highly precise mechanical movements—the ability to have a 5Hz movement with 36,000 oscillations per hour,” says Michel-Amadry with pride. It could be a sign of things to come in the future. And he’s not just an executive, he’s also a client. The first nice watch he bought in his forties was a Girard-Perregaux, a watchmaker who happened to make timepieces in his own hometown. It was a <a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gallery/hours-away-252256/">WWTC World </a><a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gallery/hours-away-252256/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">T</a><a href="https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gallery/hours-away-252256/">imer</a>. “I love that watch and I still believe we need to do something with this,” he says. If the chronograph with Aston Martin is any indicator, good things are to come. Stay tuned.

Girard-Perregaux

Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition

Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin’s New Titanium Watch Has an Iridescent Dial Made with Car Paint

By Michael Verdon, Julia Zaltzman, and P. Ramakrishnan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sailing Towards Sustainability</h2>



For a growing number of younger sailors, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword but the chief driver behind their new builds. Designers and shipyards understand that their vessels must now be the bleeding edge of green technology.



“The wonderful thing about sailing is that you can move a 50-ton vessel in style across the Atlantic without using fossil fuel,” says Anders Berg of Dixon Yacht Design, highlighting sailing’s windharnessing advantage over powerboats. A younger, more tech-savvy clientele has emerged, with “different expectations that are catalysing new technologies.” 



“Our demographics changed tremendously after we started building hybrid boats,” notes Seth Hynes, president of HH Catamarans, a producer of luxury sailing cats from 44 to 88 feet. “We’re now looking at mostly younger buyers—families taking sabbaticals or first-time owners living off the grid.”



Hybrid propulsion has significantly lowered emissions compared to conventional diesel power, while solar panels designed into the exterior and lithium-ion batteries recharged by the spinning of the props are becoming integral to the latest generation of bespoke sailing yachts. Green technology is also trickling, albeit more slowly, into production sailboats.



In a reverse trend, designer Bill Tripp has seen motoryacht owners gravitate toward sailing vessels. “About a third of new clients at Y Yachts owned powerboats,” he explains, adding that the tech transfer represents a “seismic shift” during his 47 years as a naval architect: “There are great opportunities now for owners who approach this reflectively.”



One of Tripp’s clients is building a 70-foot “pure-electric” world-cruising sailboat with zero fossil-fuel components. But that remains rare. “Sailing’s still waiting for its Tesla moment, when batteries are light and powerful enough to make a boat independent,” he adds. 



Nobody believes the demand for increased sustainability will fade. “It’s accelerating,” says Berg, citing a recent clean-sheet project he designed around emerging technology rather than trying to pigeonhole alternative-propulsion components into a traditional hull. “This new generation of owners want things nobody asked for five years ago,” adds Tripp. “They want, and will eventually get, perpetual-motion machines.”



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gigayacht</h3>



Kismet



The latest and largest Kismet is the third yacht of the same name for Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. At 400 feet, it’s 88 feet longer than its predecessor, though it shares flash features such as a basketball court on the helipad, video walls, wild chandeliers, and a silver jaguar inlaid into the bowsprit. The interior by Reymond Langton is tastefully flamboyant. The full-beam, two-level owner’s apartment is accented in gold, tempered by the fireplace, marbled bathrooms, dressing rooms, and enormous skylight above the bed. Other over-the-top features include a cryotherapy chamber, a Bogányi grand piano on the upper deck, and a “Tron Corridor” with a dance floor that flashes pink and blue. The cinema may claim the Khan prize for coolest feature: Under the 150-inch television is a Nemo Lounge, a window to whatever is swimming outside. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Motoryacht</h3>



Wally



Wallywhy150



As the latest addition to the Wally fleet, the Wallywhy150 is a stunning 79-foot motoryacht that advances the design principles established by its predecessors. Studio Vallicelli Design was tapped to come up with the luxurious interiors, collaborating with the Wally-Ferretti Group team to create this cutting-edge vessel. Showcasing an ingenious layout that prioritises accessibility and flexibility, the Wallywhy150 features a master cabin on the main deck with expansive panoramic views and a unique split-level saloon that flows effortlessly onto an aft terrace—an embodiment of Wally’s signature “terrace-on-the-sea” concept. It also offers direct access to the sea at cockpit level, sans stairs—effectively a loft floating above the water.



Wally, a distinguished brand under the aegis of Ferretti Group, has consistently set the benchmark for innovation, seamlessly blending advanced technology with contemporary design. Engineered for stability and speed, the Wallywhy150 boasts a cruising range of 400 miles, powered by three optional Volvo Penta IPS1350 engines capable of reaching 23 knots. With its impressive interior volume and adaptability for various uses, this motoryacht promises an extraordinary experience. As founder Luca Bassani intended, the essence of Wally lies in its audacious reimagining of what a yacht can be, ensuring it resonates with discerning owners worldwide. Without a doubt, the Wallywhy150 is a zippy model to add to the collection.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Megayacht</h3>



Ultra G



This Heesen, one of the fastest yachts in its class, is powered by MTU diesels with a total of 22,000 hp, connected to four water jets, that deliver a top speed of 37 knots. Speed is essential for the angling-obsessed owner to reach cruising grounds 100 miles offshore. But even with a fishing platform and an angler’s lounge (with screens showing live underwater feeds), the owner refers to Ultra G as a fast superyacht rather than a sportfisherman. That’s one reason why we chose this 197-footer—its speed doesn’t compromise comfort. The other is the Harrison Eidsgaard interior, which features a full owner’s bridge deck with an aft-facing suite, private terrace, and whirlpool. The yacht’s media room includes a cinema and games table, and in addition to the requisite sauna and steam room, the wellness area boasts a snow room. A surprising architectural highlight: the central staircase that winds through a glass-topped atrium.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Floating Residence</h3>



Ulyssia



Soon in the near future, Ulyssia, a residential yacht like no other, is set to redefine the meaning of luxury living at sea. Designed by the renowned Espen .ino and constructed by Meyer Werft with interiors by FM Architettura, this 1,050-foot behemoth will comprise 133 one- to six-bedroom residences for purchase, ranging from penthouses to duplexes and more, all with uninterrupted sea views and private terraces, and 22 guest suites for rent for visiting guests.



On board, cutting-edge technology and world-class leisure, entertainment, and health and fitness amenities further enhance the opulent experience. It would be easier to note what the Ulyssia won’t offer, as its facilities encompass a dive centre, spa, hair and beauty salon, medical centre, indoor and outdoor pools, walking track, multiple restaurants and bars, wine cellar, gourmet market, padel and pickleball courts, conference rooms, golf club and simulator, art studio&#8230; the list goes on. Residents aboard the Ulyssia can relish private voyages to iconic destinations and remote locales, making up a vibrant community of discerning individuals who can positively impact the regions they explore. (Ulyssia plans to partner with charitable organisations to introduce its residents to different marine conservation projects around the world.)



Environmental concerns are also addressed through design and engineering measures to minimise Ulyssia’s carbon footprint. With a commitment to sustainability, philanthropy, exceptional service, and unmatched lifestyle, Ulyssia is positioned as a beacon of innovation in the luxury yacht sector, inviting individuals to “live without boundaries.”



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sportfisherman</h3>



Special One



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Royal Huisman’s 171-foot Special One is the largest and most heavily customised sportfisherman ever. Studio Vripack did its best to define the vessel as a serious offshore battlewagon, with a dramatically long forefoot, high bulwarks, six decks, and signature tuna tower on top. In profile, it looks like a conventional sportfisherman on steroids. In the stern is an oversized angler’s cockpit, complete with the requisite fighting chair. Four tiered aft decks give spectators a view of the action, while the tuna tower is designed for spotting pelagics many miles away. Despite the interior luxuries, this vessel is no pretender: It’s equipped with live-bait wells, rod holders, fish freezers, tuna tubes, and a bait-and-tackle room. On the foredeck, an outdoor cinema screen and studio-quality speakers provide a postcatch respite from fishing.

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Kismet

Luxury

Luxury vessels

Megayacht

Ultra G

Ulyssia

Wally

Wallywhy150

The Best in Water 2025, From Gigayacht Kismet and Wally’s Wallywhy150 to the Ulyssia Floating Residence

Steve Kozloff is making his marine dream a reality.



The California-based designer, known for penning pioneering <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/steve-kozloff-2us-sailing-yacht-1234895603/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sailing yachts</a>, <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/steve-kozloff-trimaran-trident-1234694754/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trimarans</a>, and <a href="https://robbreport.com.au/motors/boating/a-hybrid-expedition-yacht-concept-claims-11000km-on-a-single-tank/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">explorers</a>, just unveiled a new <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/submarine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">submarine</a> concept that would allow him to fulfil his dream of traversing the deep sea with his wife, Terry.



Aptly christened the Deep Sea Dreamer, the 107-footer allows two or more seafarers to explore the underwater world in complete privacy. Constructed entirely of sturdy steel, the sub features massive viewing windows and a forward observation bubble that provides cinematic vistas of the surrounding ocean. It can also function as a regular yacht should you wish to explore the world above the waves.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_3-1024x576.webp" alt="Computer rendering of a panoramic observation salon inside a submarine, with dining tables, a grand piano, and armchairs." class="wp-image-1234786638" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_3-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_3-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_3.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The panoramic observation salon. Image courtesy of Steve Kozloff</figcaption></figure>



Built for extended expeditions, the Dreamer is equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system comprised of two Cummins engines, one electric motor, and 10 directional thrusters. During long voyages, the vessel cruises just below the waterline, with a fixed dorsal providing fresh air to the interior and the genset while expelling the exhaust. Kozloff says this submerged cruising position results in exceptional range, decent speeds, and smooth conditions. The sub has an estimated cruising speed of six knots, a maximum speed of 10 knots, and a go-anywhere range of 6,000 miles.



In addition, the Dreamer can dive to 328 feet and travel up to 100 miles on silent, electric power. The sub can also remain firmly planted on the ocean floor for up to seven days, with the onboard batteries providing power for the week.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_Owner3-1024x576.webp" alt="Computer rendering of a suite inside a submarine concept, showing a bed and cabinets." class="wp-image-1234786639" srcset="https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_Owner3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_Owner3-300x169.webp 300w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_Owner3-768x432.webp 768w, https://cms.robbreport.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeepSeaDream_Owner3.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The owner’s suite. Image courtesy of Steve Kozloff</figcaption></figure>



Explorers will traverse the seas in the lap of luxury, too. The plush living quarters are akin to that of a <a href="https://robbreport.com/tag/superyacht/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">superyacht</a>. The two distinctive decks offer approximately 1,500 square feet of space for lounging and entertaining. Guests can easily travel between decks using the watertight elevator or ladder tube.



The interior includes an elegant dining area, a gourmet galley, a spacious salon, a forward lounge, a full-beam owner’s suite of 275 square feet, two guest cabins, and crew quarters. The panoramic observation salon is the highlight of the interior, with four recliners on the glass floor enabling guests to appreciate oceanic treasures. In addition, guests can enjoy nearly 2,500 square feet of space on the expansive exterior deck when the vessel is above water.



The sub remains a concept at this stage but Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.”



Click <a href="https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/gallery/deep-sea-dreamer-1235558165/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to see all the photos of the Deep Sea Dreamer.

Deep Sea Dreamer

This Insane Submarine Concept Doubles as a 107-Foot Superyacht