In our weekly series, we bring you the latest luxury news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Leica brings back an old lens, Aman heads to Korea, Chopard introduces new timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest ambassador
Jaeger-LeCoultre just announced Robert Pattinson as its global ambassador, bringing together the world of fine watchmaking and one of contemporary cinema’s most compelling actors. Pattinson, who approaches every role with depth and authenticity, has the creative freedom and understated elegance that naturally resonate with the Manufacture’s enduring values.
Leica’s Summicron-M 66 f/2
Based on the Elcan 66 mm f/2, a special kind of spy lens developed for the US Navy in the late ’60s, the new Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 brings a unique focal length of 66 mm to photography enthusiasts for the first time. Optimised and adapted for today’s standards, the lens opens up a new photographic dimension, bridging the gap between classic standard and portrait focal lengths. It is released as part of the Leica Classic Line, with only 660 units available worldwide.
Aman heads to South Korea
As the ever-expanding hospitality and lifestyle brand that it is, Aman is breaking into the Korean market, with Aman Seoul welcoming its first guests in 2030. Conceived as an integrated destination, the hotel, branded residence and Aman Club will be located in Cheongdam, overlooking the Han River in the heart of Gangnam. In the epicentre of Seoul’s luxury retail, design and cultural landscape, Aman Seoul hopes to set a new benchmark for luxury urban living in this part of town.
Chopard introduces new timepieces
Joining Chopard’s high-end collection is a new version of the LUC 1963 Heritage Chronograph, issued in numbered 25-piece limited edition. Distinguished by a rich Prussian Blue dial, the piece retains the LUC 03.07-L calibre, presented in a 42mm Lucent Steel case with glare-proof crystal and a polished bezel. The collection also welcomes the LUC 1963 Heritage Regulator, an elegant reinterpretation of a classic. Available in another 25-piece limited edition, it features an 18-carat white gold case and the LUC calibre 98.02-L with an impressive nine-day power reserve.
Tudor Northflag returns
Imbued with the daring spirit of the pioneers and adventurers that wrote Tudor’s history, the Northflag makes its return with a new design, GMT-function and Master Chronometer certification. Retaining the distinctive elements of the historical Tudor 1973 Ranger II model that inspired it in the first place, this second-gen version includes an integrated bracelet design, a black dial with large Arabic hour markers added an open caseback. It also adds a 24-hour hand to a very robust mechanical timekeeping, a helpful feature in places where the polar night or midnight sun phenomenon respectively brings months of darkness or twilight to one’s life.
Celine unveils its Hiver 2026 campaign
Months after its Paris Fashion Week debut, Celine has unveiled the Hiver 2026 campaign, offering another look at Michael Rider’s growing vision for the brand. Photographed by Zoë Ghertner, the collection captures Rider’s use of slim proportions with fitted suits and narrow overcoats, and the added touch of eccentricity through stacked collars and statement headwear.
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Featured photo by Jaeger-LeCoultre
