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Seiko built Shohei Ohtani a unique, never-to-be-sold watch called Star Time, which displays time on five nested discs tracking 24 hours, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000, and one million hours (about 114 years). It's a commemorative, non-commercial piece tied to Ohtani's Seiko ambassadorship, featuring titanium construction, a blue sapphire crown, and a red '17' jersey nod, with no plans for sale.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather was charged in Las Vegas with two felonies—theft and drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds—for allegedly writing a $200,000 check to buy a luxury watch from a resale store in December 2024. He made an initial appearance in court via his attorney, with a September hearing set to determine next steps as prosecutors say the check could not be covered by funds in his account.
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Anniversary Edition, inspired by F. A. Porsche's personal watch and paying homage to his 90th birthday, features a design modeled after the Porsche 911 dashboard, with unique details like Super-LumiNova hands, an exhibition caseback mimicking 911 GT3 wheels, and quick-change straps, making it a standout among iconic chronographs.
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is selling a $1 million Swiss watch from his collection to raise funds after his latest film, 'Megalopolis,' flopped financially, revealing his financial difficulties.
TAG Heuer has launched the Connected Calibre E5 smartwatch, opting for a proprietary 'TAG Heuer OS' based on Android instead of Google's Wear OS, making it compatible with iPhones. The luxury smartwatch features premium materials, a sleek design, and various health and fitness tracking capabilities, with a price starting at $1,800. Despite some limitations in app responsiveness and features, it offers a high-end alternative for those seeking a stylish, functional smartwatch that can match their dress watches.
Hermès has launched the new 'Cut' watch in 2024 featuring a light blue dial, a unique cushion-shaped case with a sophisticated design, in-house movement, and options with or without diamond accents, priced at EUR 5,400 and EUR 10,500 respectively.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan were seen admiring Indian billionaire Anant Ambani's $1 million watch at a lavish pre-wedding party in Jamnagar, with Zuckerberg expressing newfound interest in watches. The opulent event was attended by over 1,000 global billionaires, heads of state, and A-list celebrities, including Bill Gates, Sunder Pichai, and Ivanka Trump, and featured a performance by Rihanna.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was briefly detained by customs in Munich for failing to declare a luxury watch, but he turned the incident into a stand-up comedy routine at an auction in Austria, making raunchy jokes about sex and prostitution. Despite the ordeal, the watch reportedly sold for $293,000, and Schwarzenegger cooperated with customs officers throughout the process.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich International Airport after failing to declare a luxury watch, which he claimed was for charity, during a routine customs inspection. The watch, valued at over 430 euros, was from his personal collection and was intended for auction at a charity event in Austria. Despite a potential tax exemption for charitable items, Schwarzenegger will face formal criminal tax charges, with any penalties to be determined during the proceedings.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for hours by customs at Munich Airport after arriving in Germany with a luxury watch, potentially to be auctioned at a charity event. The watch, valued at about 20,000 euros, was allegedly undeclared and prompted a routine check due to its value exceeding 430 euros. Schwarzenegger's charity auctions raise millions of dollars for after-school programs and environmental work, and his team stated that the watch is likely to be auctioned despite the incident.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained by customs at Munich Airport for carrying a luxury watch potentially to be auctioned at a charity event, as it was not declared upon entry into Germany. The watch, valued at about 20,000 euros, was owned by Schwarzenegger and intended for auction at a charity event in Austria. The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative confirmed the incident, stating that the watch was likely to be auctioned and that the charity auctions raise millions of dollars for after-school programs and environmental work.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at a German airport after a security check found that he was carrying a luxury watch, which he did not declare. The former governor of California was allowed to continue his journey after paying a fine for not properly declaring the watch.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich Airport and may face criminal proceedings in Germany over a luxury watch he brought into the country for a charity auction. The actor, en route to a charity event in Austria, was questioned for 2 1/2 hours and agreed to pre-pay taxes on the item, but encountered difficulties with credit card machines and ATM withdrawals. The watch is intended to be auctioned for the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, with proceeds going towards environmental projects.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at a German airport for allegedly failing to declare a luxury watch he intended to auction for charity within the EU, triggering an investigation for alleged tax evasion. Despite encountering difficulties in paying the tax, the actor and climate change campaigner eventually resolved the issue. The custom-made watch, intended for auction at a fundraising dinner, was one of only 20 in existence and had a starting bid of €50,000.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich airport for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing while traveling to Austria for a charity auction. The Hollywood star and former California governor tried to pay the taxes for the watch at the airport but faced issues with the credit card machine and ATM. The watch, custom-made by Audemars Piguet, was intended for auction to raise funds for The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative. A criminal investigation for possible tax evasion is ongoing.