Pocket-watches first appeared in the 15th century as miniaturised versions of table clocks. They would for centuries be wound using keys, until the 19th century, when Antoine LeCoultre, self-taught watchmaker and founder of the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, invented a revolutionary keyless lever-winding mechanism named the Remontoir à bascule. In doing so, he paved the way for series production of a secure and reliable system that...
FB801 M/Y VICA – 50m – hybrid technology, fibreglass and aluminium
M/Y VICA – almost 50 metres long – the first Benetti yacht built with hybrid technology: a fibreglass hull with an aluminium superstructure. The sculptural and flexible qualities of aluminium lend themselves to client customisation. It is a decidedly Mediterranean vessel featuring spacious exteriors, large decks both to the bow and stern of...
Perini Navi, Royal Huisman,Vitters and Rybovich announce their stewardship of the St. Barths and Newport Bucket Regattas.
What started in 1986 with seven competing yachts in attendance has grown in little over two and a half decades into the most beloved superyacht sailing event in the world. The main reason for their success has been the ability of the organizers...
With the start of the RC44 Valletta Cup happening in less than five days, each day sees an increasing flurry of activity. Valletta Superyachts, a sister company of RC44 Valletta Cup organisers, Yachting Events Limited, was recently named as Exclusive Superyacht Concierge Partner of the RC44 Valletta Cup. Offering a number of personalised services, which include berthing and docking...
The Netherlands has an outstanding reputation for a long history of building yachts. The HISWA Holland Yachting Group fosters international trade by strengthening the role of a carefully selected group of companies located in the Netherlands. All members are all committed offering specialized products and services of premium quality.
Participation at TEFAF Maastricht will position The Netherlands and the Dutch Superyacht...
The preview of TEFAF Maastricht 2015 saw more than 10,000 visitors, amongst them international collectors and museum buyers, at the Fair on Thursday March 12th, while a record figure of visitors attended the opening day on Friday March 13th. Strong sales were reported both on the preview and opening day of the Fair, with collectors, whether private or institutional,...
Singapore, 17 March, 2015 – With the 2015 Formula One (F1) Grand Prix season underway, Wealth-X released today a list of the top 10 richest F1 drivers of all time, which includes active and retired race car drivers.
Cruising into first place on the list is seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, who has an estimated net worth of US$780 million....
The press conference presenting the 49th Vinitaly (22-25 March 2015) held today in Rome at the Via Veneto Auditorium so heard Agriculture Minister Maurizio Martina re-launch the Government's commitment to support Italian wine and the validity of the collaboration with Veronafiere to implement economic development policies and promote Made in Italy on international markets.
"Today we can present a fundamental...
It is destined to become one of the main marinas for Megayachts in Central Italy. The final local plan for the development of Monte Argentario, has been recently approved by Regione Toscana and includes some forthcoming renovation works both in the port area of Porto del Valle (Porto Santo Stefano) and in Marina di Cala Galera, where up-to-50 mt...
Zurn Yacht Design is pleased to announce the restyling of the NEB/Zurn 50, a semi-custom built vessel that combines the leading edge work of yacht designer Doug Zurn and the masterful construction techniques of New England Boatworks.
First launched in 2013 as a custom commuter boat, the NEB/Zurn 50 focuses on owner-tailored specifications, while maintaining its iconic New England design,...
