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'Grandpa robbers' go on trial for Kardashian heist in Paris
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» PARIS - A group of suspects nicknamed the "grandpa robbers" goes on trial at the end of April, charged with stealing jewellery worth millions from US reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016.
‘Rolex raid’ targets Peruvian president
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 30/03/2024
» LIMA - Peruvian authorities have raided the home of President Dina Boluarte as part of an investigation into possible illicit enrichment after she was spotted wearing luxury watches at public appearances.
One dead after 'likely tornado' hits Switzerland
AFP, Published on 24/07/2023
» LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS (SWITZERLAND) - One person was killed and around 15 others injured in northwestern Switzerland on Monday after a "likely tornado" struck a city in the Jura mountains, causing significant damage.
Paul Newman's Rolexes celebrating his racing career up for auction
AFP, Published on 29/03/2023
» NEW YORK - Two Rolexes that carried "sentimental" value for actor Paul Newman will be auctioned as part of a broad collection of the late icon's personal effects, with the timepieces each expected to earn up to $1 million.
Geneva watch show opens in throes of banking turmoil
AFP, Published on 28/03/2023
» GENEVA - The Geneva watch fair opened Monday buoyed by booming growth in the watchmaking industry, but insiders warily eyed the banking sector turmoil, evoking painful memories of the 2008 financial crisis.
Messina Denaro: a ruthless boss of the Sicilian Mafia
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» ROME: Sicilian godfather Matteo Messina Denaro, who was arrested on Monday after 30 years on the run, is a ruthless assassin whose violence fuelled the bloody reputation of the Cosa Nostra Mafia.
Hun Sen giving out pricey watches at Asean summit
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2022
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury watches, will hand out intricate, locally made timepieces as souvenirs for world leaders at the Asean summit this week.
Watch worn during WWII 'Great Escape' sells for $189,000
AFP, Published on 10/06/2022
» NEW YORK: A Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the real-life "Great Escape" from the Nazi Stalag Luft III prisoner-of-war camp sold for $189,000 on Thursday in New York.
Amazon.com woos jab holdouts with lottery
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/08/2021
» Amazon.com will offer cash prizes of as much as US$500,000 as well as cars and vacation packages to frontline employees who can prove they have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Switzerland's timeless art mechanics embraces 3D future
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» SAINTE-CROIX (SWITZERLAND) - In his snow-bound workshop, Swiss master Francois Junod's moving mechanical artworks whir into action: birds whistle, historical luminaries write poetry -- traditional craftsmanship newly recognised as being among the world's cultural heritage.