From being a Broadway store in 1887 to a multi-million organization with 9000 employees, Tiffany & Co. has come a long way indeed. The company has, therefore, decided to enter the 175th year of its existence royally, with the 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond leading the celebrations. The legendary diamond, set in a magnificent platinum and diamond necklace is all set to take part in anniversary events in Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai, before returning home to the Tiffany premises at Fifth Avenue, New York.
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To celebrate its 180th anniversary, Longines has added limited edition watch pieces to its repertoire. The prime models unveiled this season stand out in the timeless creations of the Agassiz 180th Anniversary Limited Edition, the La Grande Classique de Longines and the Longine's Lépine Limited Edition watch. The yellow gold Lepine model pays tribute to Longine's traditional and iconic marksmanship which has remained timeless.
A tribute to its founder Auguste Agassiz, the Longine’s Agassiz Limited Edition piece is dedicated to women. The new lady’s variant is a modish addition to its original 1982 collection which revels in Longine’s timeless elegance.
Set in diamond, the Longines Agassiz gold watch is encased in an ultra-slim 18k rose-gold case. With a diameter of 25.5 mm, the case band has been bejeweled with 180, 0.522k top Wesselton VVS diamonds. The exquisite Agassiz creation depicts Longine’s tradition that has been captured in the mother-of-pearl dial bearing twelve diamond hour indices to mark each hour run. The dial, modeled on the original chronograph created by legendary Longines founder, Auguste Agassiz bears testimony to the iconic watch maker.
The watch is powered by quartz movement and will be retailed close to $8,750-$10, 750. A black alligator strap holds the watch; a sleek and classy model that has been created to represent Longine’s rich heritage.
The other heritage pieces in the Longine’s stable that demonstrates its expertise in horology includes models such as Longines DolceVita, the Master collection and the Saint-Imier Collection.
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Porsche is celebrating its 10th year in the Chinese market by introducing a super-sleek special edition Porsche Turbo S. Only 10 units of this exclusive edition will be produced, priced at 3,488,000 RMB, or approximately $540,000.
The brand new Porsche 911 Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary Edition sports a stunning Gold Bronze Metallic exterior paint job with super-attractive contrasting detail done in matte carbon and slick high-gloss black on the 19″ Sport Classic wheels.
The Porsche’s aerodynamics will see a boost via an Aerokit front spoiler, front lid, and black matte carbon fiber exterior mirrors. Additionally, each special edition model will be identified by a unique number which is exhibited on the right side wheel arch.
The car’s interior is a fitting tribute to Porsche’s motorsport heritage, combining striking black leather with carbon inserts and beautiful Alcantara, also showcasing black instrument dials with gold accents.
In addition to the luxury car brand’s unveiling of the Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary model, Porsche is set to open three new Porsche Centers in Taizhou, Zhengzhou, Haikou, and Chengdu Airport. The marque will also host various events across the country, celebrating its 10th year in China.
Sales of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary Edition are expected to begin in June 2011.
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