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Francis Ford Coppola's unique F.P Journe FFC watch fetches $10 million
Hollywood legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has slightly eased his financial woes by selling his unique F.P Journe FFC prototype wristwatch for a record $10.8 million at an auction in New York. The luxury timepiece was one of seven watches being sold by the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
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German lift maker responds to Louvre heist with playful marketing post
German lift manufacturer, Böcker, turned to social media when they spotted their ladder used in the Louvre theft. In a post, the firm said: "The Böcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min — quiet as a whisper."
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French Culture Minister denies security failure over Louvre heist
Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who carried out what's been dubbed the 'heist of the decade'.
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Why is Disney suing a Hong Kong jewellery company?
The earliest version of Mickey Mouse may be in the public domain as of last year, but Disney continues its efforts to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized appropriation... Here's everything you need to know about their lawsuit against Red Earth.
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Dazzling Designs: Jewellery in Qatar
In partnership with Media City
Join Qatar 365 as the team explores Qatar’s luxury retail sector at the 21st edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition and admires the timeless craftmanship on display at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art, where some jewellery pieces trace back centuries.
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How Poland’s historic coal mine region is turning towards jewellery
Upper Silesia, a region in southern Poland with long historic ties to the coal industry, is marked by the blood, sweat, and tears of miners. Now, designers are taking this “black gold” and transforming it into pieces of jewellery infused with the local ethos.