Luxury

Luxury

The superyacht design unlike any other

John O’Ceallaigh   A radical design could change the face of luxury yachts, if it gets the green light.

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Nine classic yet affordable vintage watches

Breitling Top Time.

Luc Wiesman   You needn't take out a second mortgage to enter the beguiling world of vintage timepieces.

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Wanted to buy: your loyalty

Can your loyalty be bought?

Katarina Kroslakova   Spend up with a favoured brand and you, too, can meet famous people and have amazing experiences.

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From tool watch to the dress circle

With its Italian submariner heritage, Panerai watches provide one of the starkest contrasts between utilitarian roots and modern-day style.

Andrew McUtchen   Once utilitarian ‘tool’ and sports watches are being reinvented as dressy fashion accessories.

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The iPhone 6 worth 168 Rolls-Royces

This two-of-a-kind iPhone 6 is offered for sale at $144 million.

Steve Colquhoun   The pink diamond-studded handset is claimed to be the most expensive iPhone ever sold.

Gadgets

Did Apple just make digital uncool again?

Sought-after: The ultra-geek, ultra-chic Braun DW30 from 1978.

Stephen Lacey   What impact will Apple's techno-watch have on digital's underground appeal?

New York City's $1.1 million parking spots

The apartment complex is about three kilometres' drive north of Manhattan's financial district.

Michelle Higgins   These underground car spaces cost more per square foot than the luxury apartments above them.

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The watch that has just 51 parts

Swatch's mechanically driven Sistem 51 shows its best face - twice.

Bani McSpedden   Swiss watchmaker Swatch’s first mechanical model chases a more discerning clientele.

Top Drop

Do whisky and chocolate go together?

Worlds collide: what does happen when whisky and chocolate come together?

Greg Clarke   Can two very different taste experiences combine for an even better one?

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The iPhone 6 that costs $52 million

Glittering prize: Falcon's jewel-encrusted iPhone range, shown in iPhone 5 specification.

Steve Colquhoun   For those times when a phone coated in gold or platinum just isn't bling enough.

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Which watch matches your car?

Certain car brands belong with certain watches, regardless of commercial tie-ups. <i>Illustration: Sam Bennett</i>

Bani McSpedden   When it comes to accessorising, a watch can say as much about you as your car.

Luxury

How to buy a watch at auction

Learn what to look for and beware of fakes.

Luc Wiesman   A solid investment can be yours if you take the time to understand a few basic rules.

Culture

Why mantiques are the new boys' toys

A mid-20th century Dunhill aquarium table lighter.

Melissa Pearce   Inspired by retro drama such as Boardwalk Empire, manly miscellany is creating a clamour.

Powerball win: What $2.4 million means for a Sydneysider

$2.4m Powerball win: forget about the luxury home.

A sweet $2.4 million was scooped by each of the 15 members of a Sydney store syndicate in Powerball's $70 million lotto draw on Thursday night. But what is it really worth?

Two winning tickets in $70 million Powerball

A Queenslander and a syndicate from Sydney have shared the $70m Powerball jackpot.

Esther Han   A mystery Queenslander and a syndicate of 15 people in Greater Western Sydney have catapulted themselves into Australia's millionaires club, after winning $35 million on each ticket of Powerball's division one on Thursday night.

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The world’s most prestigious sporting events

Snow polo in the exclusive Swiss ski resort of St Moritz qualifies as the world's most prestigious sporting event. <i>Pictures: Getty Images, Daniel Martinek, Jean Pierre Puigserver, AFP</i>

Craig Tansley   You've probably never heard of the event that attracts more high-rollers than any other.

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Which watch fits your personality?

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Andrew McUtchen   There are 16 personality types, yet thousands of quality watches. Which suits you?

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What’s it like aboard a superyacht?

The luxurious 33-metre Patriot, for sale for just $4 million.

Stephen Lacey   Size counts and opulence impresses at the inaugural Sydney Superyacht Show.

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What’s it really like inside the VIP?

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Steve Colquhoun   Does true VIP treatment at a top nightclub live up to its extravagant promise?

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The stunning world of private jet travel

Yes, it's a throne. On a Boeing 747. Belonging to Saudi royal Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud.

Rachael Oakes-Ash   Forget the crowds and frustration as you swan from your own lounge to a waiting jet.