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A 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports was just deemed Best of Show, the pinnacle award at the prestigious 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The car is owned by the Pearl Collection in Zug, Switzerland. "I am not the owner of the car. I am the custodian," a representative told Car...

1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports Is Best of Show at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

As a guest of Rolex at the 2024 Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week, I experienced a seamless blend of history and innovation against the picturesque setting of Pebble Beach. The event showcased classic and contemporary automotive art, with Rolex’s influence evident throughout, reflecting their commitment to precision, tradition, and forward-thinking design. From meticulously restored vintage cars to unveiling futuristic designs, the festivities highlighted Rolex’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation. My time there deepened my appreciation for the artistry in automotive design and emphasized Rolex’s role in linking the past, present, and future of motoring. In the following discussion, I’ll explore how Rolex’s legacy continues to shape the world of motorsport and automotive culture, as I experienced firsthand at this year’s memorable festivities.

From Track to Timepiece: Rolex’s Enduring Influence on Motorsport and Automotive Excellence

JAY-Z is no stranger to some of the rarest timepieces in the world. Adding to his collection last weekend, the business mogul stepped out to attend Fanatics Fest in a one-of-a-kind watch. While his fit was dressed out to just a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, it was his wrist that did all the talking. A long time friend of the Jacob & Co. house, JAY-Z wore the Bugatti Tourbillon, making him the first person to own the iconic piece worth $340,000 USD.

Wrist Check: JAY-Z Is the First Person To Own the $340,000 USD Bugatti Tourbillon Watch by Jacob & Co.

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In a hot auction listing, Tom Petty's Rangoon Red 1965 Ford Mustang is up for auction on Bonhams Cars, with an estimated value of US$25,000-US$35,000. The car,

Tom Petty's Red 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Up For Auction

Long before muscle cars were a cultural phenomenon, the Oldsmobile Super 88 was already capturing the hearts of performance enthusiasts. While the 1949 model ignited their passion, it was the 1953 Super 88 that truly demanded attention. Brothers Bill and Bob Glazier, two such enthusiasts, yearned for something more than...

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 by George Barris: A Custom Convertible Blending Chevrolet, Ford, and Mercury Elements with a Rocket V8

Automobiles and wristwatches have been closely linked from the beginning, both coming into prominence around the turn of the century and evolving considerably during the first half of the 1900s — furthered even more when Heuer made the first patented dashboard chronograph in 1911. However, it was the heyday of auto racing in the ‘50s and ‘60s that cemented the link for good.

The Heuer Monaco Immortalized by Steve McQueen in ‘Le Mans’ Is Heading to Auction

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The 2024 Lexus LC 500 is hands down the most beautiful sports coupe on the planet. With its chiseled front end, sweeping lines and flared rear fenders, it looks like a four-wheel rocket ship. The swoopy styling continues inside, where the driver and front seat passenger are wrapped in a luxury cockpit with practically all available advanced automotive technologies.
                The LC 500 is also one of the few sports coupes available as a convertible, and it looks smashing with the top down.
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2024 Lexus LC 500: Sport coupe is Beauty and the Beast

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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New York City, NY - JAY-Z was seen flaunting a one-of-a-kind Bugatti Tourbillon watch valued at $340,000 at Fanatics Fest in New York. The rapper and mogul is the first person to own the watch, which was designed by famed celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabo. Arabo boasted that Jay had the...

JAY-Z Flexes One-Of-A-Kind $340K Bugatti Tourbillon Watch At Fanatics Fest

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Alpina has presented the 2025 XB7 SUV, and for the new model year, the luxurious seven-seater has been given the Manufaktur treatment, with several special touches. For the record, the XB7 is an even more opulent and even more powerful version of the BMW X7. As standard, the X7's range-topping M60i trim's 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 delivers 523 horsepower, but in the XB7, you get 612 hp.

BMW's New Alpina XB7 Is Taking The Fight To Maybach

Just a step short of shaving your beard with Wolverine’s claws themselves, the Titaner TiGlide S1 is perhaps the coolest, slickest, and most durable razor you could grace your jawline with. Machined from solid titanium, the TiGlide S1 sports a gorgeous minimal design that leverages single-edge shaving. A microtexture on the titanium and a scalloped bar below the blade edge allows the razor to glide along your skin, while Titanium’s natural anti-bacterial and biocompatible properties truly make it the perfect pick for this razor’s design. Besides, it’s so durable, you’ll probably never need to buy another razor ever again.

This CNC-Machined Titanium Razor will probably be the last razor you’ll ever want to buy

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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The Mercury Colony Park, once a standalone model, underwent a significant transformation in 1969, transitioning from a distinct series to a station wagon variant of the Marquis sedan. This change, surprisingly, did not deter buyers, as sales increased in the subsequent years. The model reached its zenith in 1973, only...

1973 Mercury Colony Park: The Rare Low-Mileage Station Wagon That Offers Classic Car Enthusiasts a Pristine Piece of American Automotive History

The car’s color is inspired by the 250 GTO famously built for Stirling Moss. This F40 has just over 19,000 miles on the clock. Ferrari licensed Amalgam to create 1:8 and 1:18 scale models of the car. The Ferrari F40 is widely regarded as one of the finest supercars...

World’s Only Mint Green Ferrari F40 Pays Tribute To A 250 GTO

Gran Turismo series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has selected a one-off Lancia concept car to win the Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, giving it the right to appear in the game series in the future. The partnership between Pebble Beach and Gran Turismo dates back...

Lancia Stratos Concept Wins Gran Turismo Trophy at 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

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Lamborghini will finally show the Huracan's successor on August 16 during the Monterey Car Week. The Italian supercar maker dropped a teaser video focusing on the supercar's high-revving engine to ease the wait. Unlike its predecessors featured in the clip, the Gallardo and Huracan, the new model won't have a naturally aspirated V-10. Nevertheless, the twin-turbo V-8 will be properly loud.

Listen to the New Lamborghini Scream to 10,000 RPM

Hello old friend, how we’ve missed you and your (more powerful) V12. Skip 25 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Touring Superleggera has cranked out a few stone-cold classics in its time, but this one threatens to be the stoniest and coldest of all. It’s a restomod of Ferrari’s big hearted V12 icon, the 550 Maranello, here rebooted, re-suited and freshly re-powered.

The Veloce12 is Touring Superleggera’s restomodded ode to the 550 Maranello

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Timeless Triumph: 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports Wins Best in Show 2024, Crowned with Rolex 1908

Good morning, everyone! Today’s Mobile Monday and Wristwatch Wednesday converge into a celebration of two timeless icons. We’re featuring the elegant 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports,...

Timeless Triumph: 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports Wins Best in Show 2024, Crowned with Rolex 1908

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