Absolute Transparency: Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

Hublot has long been known for its bold use of non-conventional materials and combinations of materials in its watch cases; several years ago, the brand even created its own scratch-resistant “Magic Gold” alloy that it has since used in several watch models. This year, Hublot makes horological history with the first large-scale series of watches with cases cut from pure sapphire blocks.

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It Looks Like Drake Is Coming Out With His Own Brand of Whiskey

From Puff Daddy with CÎROC vodka, Jay-Z with his Armand de Brignac branded Ace of Spades champagne, and Ludacris with Conjure cognac, there’s a long tradition in hip-hop of rappers with their own endorsed lines of alcohol. Now Drake appears set to join in that tradition with a brand of liquor all his own. In a post that he tossed up onto Instagram last night, Drizzy revealed that new brand, Virginia Black Whiskey, is set to debut soon, and he seems very excited about it.

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From ‘Halo’ to Miles Davis: One woman’s life behind the scenes

A long, winding drive through Lucas Valley leads to the wooden gates of Skywalker Ranch. Inside George Lucas’ exclusive estate, well-manicured gardens blend in with the sweeping wilderness of California’s Marin County. Past an empty baseball field and multiple rows of grapevines is a red-bricked “technical building” that houses Skywalker Sound, a state-of-the-art studio where Hollywood’s most iconic soundtracks have been created.

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Bentley’s Uber-Luxury Bentayga SUV Is a Supercar Shaped Like an SUV

LET’S GET THE Bentayga’s specs out of the way first, because they’re mind-boggling. A top speed of 187 mph. Zero to 60 mph in four seconds. A leviathan 6-liter twin-turbo 12-cylinder engine that produces 600 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. A sticker price starting at $230,000.

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