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ARNOLD & SON NEBULA TIMEPIECE

Named after the birthplace of stars, Nebula has an openwork movement supported by seven chamfered, triangular bridges based at the border of the bezel, and a horologic heart.  The watch’s…

THE KOENIGSEGG CCXR TREVITA

Coated with a visible, shimmering diamond-weave carbon body, the CCXR Trevita’s unique white exterior shines like millions of diamonds when the sun hits the car. It’s not likely that this…

APARTMENT DESIGNED BY ZAHA HADID NOW ON THE MARKET

Now on the market for $50 million, the apartment features futuristic and vibrant architecture. Penthouse 37 is located at 520 W. 28th street in West Chelsea. The 6,853-square-foot residence features…

MOST EXPENSIVE HANDBAG EVER SOLD AT AUCTION

The Birkin, which sold at a Christie’s auction for $300,168 by a private collector from Asia, features 18-karat white gold and diamond hardware. Obviously, this is no ordinary bag. The…

SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW WRAP UP

SCIBS represented the first Australian show for the international brokerage since it’s move into the Australian market in February 2016. Prior to the show, the Northrop & Johnson Australia team…

WORLD'S LARGEST BLUE DIAMOND SOLD

The “Oppenheimer Blue” is a 14.6-carat rectangular blue diamond, which previously belonged to British diamond entrepreneur Sir Philip Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer was an imposing man in the international diamond industry, and was…

WINE & DINE AT GRAND BANKS THIS SUMMER

One of Manhattan’s prime on-water restaurants is Grand Banks — a multi-award-winning oyster bar located on board the SHERMAN ZWICKER, a handcrafted wooden schooner christened in 1942. This restaurant conjures…

2016 MYBA GENOA WRAP UP

“While brand new yachts are always exciting, I was impressed by the quality of some of the refitted vessels, such as BINA or THE WELLESLEY, and was awed by MALAHNE,…

2016 PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW WRAP UP

Northrop and Johnson had a strong presence at the show; all Northrop & Johnson yachts on display consistently received positive attention from serious buyers. These yachts included the 140-foot (42.67m)…

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