Is it just me, but it seems that cologne samples and full bottle do not smell the same? Maybe it is situational, but i've been disappointed a couple of times.
Continue readingLuxury watch cases are they worth the money?
I was looking to get a new watch case, and thought of getting a higher end watch case. As I’ve looked through prices very quickly escalate. I’m curious if anyone has any experience with the hairspring travel case or the molequin case. And if so, do you…
Continue readingHas the current world crises impacted or will it impact your spending habits / luxury expenditures?
NO politics please?
This is a true question not intended to linger on the reasons of the crisis but purely on the effects on our finances.
Have you, at this point, started thinking to modify your spending habits because of the current crises?
Of cou…
Continue readingOrdered a pair of Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy – my end game speakers?
Audio has been a lifelong hobby. Grew up listening to music with my parents on one of those old school systems from the 70's (big receiver, big 3-way speakers with 15" woofers). My first system was an Aiwa bookshelf system from Costco…the…
Continue readingBMW owners past/present
These may not qualify as luxury… But I'll ask here anyhow.
I'm considering a purchase between two BMWs, a 2023 X5 (sDrive40i) and a 2021 X3 (M40i), both pre-owned. Price is within $3k. The X5 has two years of warranty, the X3 has none. Mil…
Continue readingBeyond Natural vs Lab-Grown: Understanding What Defines a Quality Diamond
With the increasing popularity of lab-grown diamonds, many consumers are starting to ask more detailed questions beyond “natural or lab-grown.”
Are all lab-grown diamonds the same?
What determines the quality difference between different lab-grown dia…
Do You Match Your Watch to the Color of Your Belt & Shoes?
I'm curious if I'm the only one that does this… Wearing a brown belt/shoes I will only wear a watch with either a silver, white, or blue dial and a SS bracelet or a brown or blue strap. Likewise with black attire / dial / strap. Am I the on…
Continue readingConnery
It seems that in private life Sean Connery preferred simple dress watches, not Submariner at all, although no doubt he could've afford to buy dozens of them. Me likee.
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Continue readingGirard Perregaux Ferrari F1 champions
Can anyone tell me a little more about this watch please?
Continue readingSo 49,000 Chinese cars arriving in Canada
Checked out the images of the ones coming in. Standard look. Boxy on some. Simple designs. Some sleek and some luxury styled SUVs
Few nice looking cars that should be good sellers
Chery Exeed Exlantix ES
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