Michael Solomon

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Hublot taps Lagerfeld's cat Choupette for 'Own It' Big Bang campaign

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Roberta Naas |Michael Solomon |Samuel Hussey

What happens when you mix high watchmaking with fashion's most pampered pet? Hublot's newest campaign - that marks the 20th anniversary of its famed Big Bang - has the answer, and it's definitely unexpected. Using a tag line of "Own it," Hublot brings in a famous feline to showcase its Big Bang Red Magic watch: the late Karl Lagerfeld's Choupette. With icy blue eyes and fluffy white fur, the feline eschews luxury pillows in favor of luxury watches.
Jacob & Co. creates the world's first four-axis tourbillon

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Matthew Catellier |Anthony DeMarco |Michael Solomon

To mark the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. introduces its most technically ambitious creation yet: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. As the name states, this new timepiece adds a fourth axis to the collection's signature tourbillon architecture, once again pushing boundaries in the realm of high horology watchmaking. The standout feature is the high-speed, four-axis tourbillon mounted at the top of a rotating carousel.
Rare Rolex Daytona expected to bring up to $1.6 million at auction

4 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Anthony DeMarco |Samuel Hussey |Michael Solomon

Published on April 17, 2025 It is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever made, according to the auction house. It is a commissioned Rolex wristwatch, from a brand that famously doesn’t do privately commissioned limited editions.
Bernard Arnault’s fortune falls by $9 billion as LVMH shares plunge

4 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Siladitya Ray |Michael Solomon |Samuel Hussey

Skip to content Investing Published on April 16, 2025 LVMH reported a 3% decline in sales compared to the same three-month period last year, in its 2025 first quarter earnings report, which was published shortly after markets closed in Europe on Monday. The sales numbers were significantly lower than analyst estimates , which, according to Reuters, projected 2% growth. The company’s biggest revenue decline was reported in its Wines & Spirits business, down 9%, while Fashion & Leather Goods...
Lo mejor de 'Watches And Wonders' 2025

1 month ago | forbes.es | Michael Solomon

Entre bastidores, en la edición de este año de Watches And Wonders Ginebra –la feria más importante del sector de la relojería de lujo–, el reloj corría a toda velocidad para que las novedades llegaran a los barcos antes de la fecha límite del 9 de abril, fecha de los aranceles propuestos por el presidente Donald Trump. Los relojes suizos iban a ser gravados con un 31%, mientras que los procedentes de países de la UE se enfrentaban a un arancel más modesto del 20%.
The best of Watches and Wonders 2025

1 month ago | forbes.com.au | Michael Solomon |Anthony DeMarco |Samuel Hussey

Skip to content Watches Published on April 14, 2025 Behind the scenes at this year’s Watches And Wonders Geneva—the most important trade show for luxury timepieces—the clock was ticking loudly to get new releases on boats before the April 9 deadline of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. Swiss watches were set to be taxed at 31% while those from EU countries were looking at a more modest 20% tariff. But the uncertainty of a potential trade war didn’t diminish the enthusiasm for this...
The Best Of Watches And Wonders 2025

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Michael Solomon

5 hours agoTudor showed studied restraint with its new releases at Watches and Wonders 2025 – discover the brand's full collection here. Tudor Black Bay 58 With its slim 39mm case, the Black Bay 58 is easily Tudor's best seller, and has been for a couple of years. This time, we are treated to a brand new …
The Best Of Watches And Wonders 2025

1 month ago | forbes.com | Michael Solomon

From Rolex’s first new collection in more than a decade to the world’s most complicated wristwatch, timeless timepieces from the biggest watch show. Behind the scenes at this year’s Watches And Wonders Geneva—the most important trade show for luxury timepieces—the clock was ticking loudly to get new releases on boats before the April 9 deadline of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.
Low anterior resection syndrome - what's the urgency?

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kate Wilson |Michael Solomon |Julie Cornish |Aaron J Quyn

With 15 400 cases p.a., colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. The local age-standardized mortality rate declined from 35 to 20 deaths per 100 000 people between 2000 and 2023. With improved survival outcomes, the focus has rightly shifted to survivorship after CRC surgery.1 Treatment of rectal and sigmoid cancer typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and/or immunotherapy, all of which can affect cancer survivorship.
Determinants of surgical department research success

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Daniel Steffens |Michael Solomon |Sascha Karunaratne |Kate Alexander

Perspective Surgical departments play a vital role in advancing patient care through the research and development of new surgical techniques, evidence-based practices, and innovative treatments.1 Their contributions extend beyond clinical practice, encompassing the training of the next generation of academic surgical staff, fostering professional growth, and upholding excellence in surgical education and research.2 A successful research program within surgical departments not only enhances...