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BusinessToday
7 hours ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
Crafted for the Few: Chopard's 20th Anniversary L.U.C Qualité Fleurier
Chopard is marking two decades of watchmaking excellence with the release of the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier 20th Anniversary Edition. This new timepiece pays tribute to the very first Chopard watch to earn the prestigious Qualité Fleurier certification. Unlike most standards, this certification assesses the entire watch for accuracy, durability, finishing, and real-world performance. Limited to just 20 pieces, the anniversary edition highlights Chopard's ongoing commitment to quality and innovation. The original model, launched in 2005, set a high bar with its 1950s-inspired sector dial and distinctive soldered lugs. Since then, only a select few L.U.C watches have met the strict requirements of the Qualité Fleurier seal, making each one a rare achievement in the world of fine watchmaking. Housed in a 39mm ethical yellow gold case with a slim 8.92mm profile, the watch features the same sector-type dial layout, polished bezel, vertically satin-brushed flanks, and sculpted lugs. It's a refined dress watch that blends vintage charm with modern proportions. The dial design is both a visual tribute and a modern reinterpretation. It combines a gold-tone sunburst satin-brushed centre with a chocolate brown circular-brushed hour track and a concentric snailed sub-seconds register at six o'clock. The syringe-style hands and sharply applied markers are also faithful to previous L.U.C QF designs. At the heart of the watch lies the calibre L.U.C 96.09-L, a direct descendant of the celebrated L.U.C 96.01-L. This ultra-thin automatic movement, just 3.30mm thick, is powered by a 22-carat ethical gold micro-rotor and features Chopard's Twin technology—two stacked barrels delivering a robust 65-hour power reserve. The movement is meticulously finished, with circular graining, bevelling, mirror polishing, and Côtes de Genève, all meeting the demanding standards of the Qualité Fleurier certification. The watch is also COSC-certified and has passed both the Chronofiable protocol and the Fleuritest simulator, ensuring exceptional accuracy, durability, and real-world performance. The watch is paired with a supple brown calfskin strap featuring beige topstitching and an 18K yellow gold pin buckle. Priced at CHF 29,200 (EUR 33,000 / USD 32,300), this limited edition is a fitting celebration of Chopard's mastery and the enduring legacy of the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier line. Related
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Heist with a sleight: Con man swipes $260K in diamonds; pleads guilty in Tiffany-Cartier theft case
After years of international crime, a 50-year-old Queens jewel thief has entered a guilty plea to stealing over $260,000 worth of diamond rings from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, employing deception, sleight of hand, and fake jewelry. Yaorong Wan acknowledged stealing expensive goods from the upscale Fifth Avenue shops of the luxury merchants in March of last year during his appearance before the Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday. At Tiffany's flagship shop, Wan utilized distraction methods and a phony ring to switch out a $225,000 diamond ring. According to the New York Post, Wan visited the Tiffany store last year and asked about many pieces of jewelry, according to the prosecution. The DA claims that he left without buying anything after exchanging the real platinum-mounted ring for a cubic zirconia imitation. A little more than a week later, he hit Cartier once more while distracting workers and pocketing a $24,000 ring. Wan looked at two watches and two engagement rings at the Cartier store in Hudson Yards, but he pocketed one of the rings while the salesperson was preoccupied. According to authorities, Wan's methods—rapid, deft hand movements, deception, and the calculated use of imitation jewelry—are typical of the upscale thefts that brought him notorious fame throughout the world. Wan has a transcontinental criminal past. He has been connected to similar instances in New Jersey, California, Florida, and South Korea. Previously, Interpol wanted him in connection with a $330,000 diamond heist in South Korea. According to law enforcement officials, he committed robberies with the dexterity of a magician, targeting both smaller independent jewelers and international luxury names. Using a sleight-of-hand maneuver, Wan allegedly stole a Chopard watch worth over $17,000 from London Jewelers in the Manhasset neighborhood of Nassau County in April of last year. In 2018, Wan is also accused of stealing jewels valued at $332,000 in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. A fter a joint NYPD, Nassau County Police, and US Marshals investigation, Wan was taken into custody at his Flushing, Queens, residence in May of last year. Officers found other stolen items during the arrest, including the $17,000 Chopard watch that had been reported missing from the jewelry store on Long Island. Wan entered a guilty plea to second-degree grand larceny and was detained without bail because of pending warrants in other jurisdictions. He could spend three to nine years in New York State jail when he is sentenced on July 14, 2025. In a statement announcing the plea, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, "This defendant stole hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of high-end jewelry using deceptive sleight-of-hand techniques." "We've stopped his worldwide theft operation because law enforcement agencies worked together."
NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
Jewel Thief Steals $260,000 In Diamonds From New York's Tiffany, Cartier
A notorious international jewel thief from Queens has pleaded guilty to a high-stakes theft spree targeting luxury jewellery stores, including Tiffany & Co and Cartier, where he swiped over $260,000 in diamond rings using sleight of hand and counterfeit gems, according to The New York Post. Yaorong Wan, 50, admitted in Manhattan Supreme Court to executing a pair of elaborate thefts in March 2024. At Tiffany's flagship Fifth Avenue store, Wan swapped a $225,000 diamond ring with a nearly identical fake using distraction tactics and misdirection. Just days later, he hit Cartier in Hudson Yards, pocketing a $24,000 ring while examining other high-end pieces and diverting staff attention. Authorities said Wan's techniques - rapid, precise hand movements paired with fake jewellery - reflect a pattern of sophisticated thefts that made him internationally infamous. He had previously been sought by Interpol for a $330,000 diamond theft in South Korea and has been linked to similar crimes in California, Florida, New Jersey, and abroad, as per the news report. Wan's criminal exploits extended to Long Island in April 2024, where he allegedly stole a $17,000 Chopard watch from London Jewellers in Nassau County using the same sleight-of-hand method. Following a multi-agency investigation, Wan was arrested in May 2024 at his Flushing, Queens home, where stolen items - including the Chopard watch - were recovered. He is being held without bail due to warrants in multiple jurisdictions, The Post reported. He pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny and faces a sentence of three to nine years in state prison at his July 14, 2025 hearing. 'This defendant used deceptive sleight-of-hand techniques to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of high-end jewelry,' Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement announcing the plea. 'Thanks to the collaboration between law enforcement agencies, we've put an end to his global theft operation.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
International con man who used ‘sleight-of-hand' to swipe $260K in diamond rings from Tiffany, Cartier pleads guilty
A 50-year-old international jewel thief from Queens has pleaded guilty to using sleight-of-hand, misdirection and counterfeit jewelry to steal more than $260,000 worth of diamond rings from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier — ending a years-long global crime spree. Yaorong Wan, who appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday, admitted to lifting high-value items from the luxury retailers' swanky Fifth Avenue boutiques in March of last year. At Tiffany's flagship store, Wan used distraction techniques and a fake ring to swap out a $225,000 diamond ring. 5 Yaorong Wan, a 50-year-old reputed international jewelry thief, pleaded guilt in Manhattan Supreme Court this week to grand larceny. Steven Hirsch Prosecutors said Wan visited the Tiffany store last year and inquired about multiple pieces of jewelry. He allegedly swapped the genuine platinum-mounted ring with a cubic zirconia fake and walked out without making a purchase, according to the DA. Just over a week later, he struck again at Cartier, pocketing a $24,000 ring while diverting employees' attention. At the Cartier store in Hudson Yards, Wan examined two engagement rings and two watches, but managed to pocket one of the rings while the salesperson was distracted. Authorities said Wan's tactics — quick, skillful hand movements, misdirection and the strategic use of replica jewelry — are hallmarks of the high-end thefts that earned him international notoriety. 5 At Tiffany's flagship store, Wan used distraction techniques and a fake ring to swap out a $225,000 diamond piece. Steven Hirsch Wan's criminal history stretches across continents. He was previously wanted by Interpol in connection with a $330,000 diamond theft in South Korea and has been linked to similar cases in New Jersey, California, Florida and South Korea. 5 Wan had outstanding warrants for his arrest in several jurisdictions. Law enforcement officials said he targeted both global luxury brands and smaller independent jewelers, executing thefts with magician-like precision. In April of last year, Wan allegedly entered London Jewelers in the Manhasset section of Nassau County and used a sleight-of-hand trick to take a Chopard Watch valued at over $17,000. 5 Wan also stole an expensive watch from the London Jewelers store in Manhasset, Long Island last year. Matthew McDermott Wan is also alleged to have stolen $332,000 worth of jewelry in the South Korean capital of Seoul in 2018. Wan was arrested in May of last year at his home in Flushing, Queens, following a coordinated investigation by the NYPD, Nassau County Police, and US Marshals. During the arrest, officers recovered multiple stolen items, including the $17,000 Chopard watch reported missing from the Long Island jewelry store. 5 Last year, Wan stole a $24,000 ring while diverting employees' attention at a Cartier store in Manhattan. REUTERS Held without bail due to outstanding warrants in multiple jurisdictions, Wan pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 14, 2025, and faces between three and nine years in New York state prison. 'This defendant used deceptive sleight-of-hand techniques to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of high-end jewelry,' Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement announcing the plea. 'Thanks to the collaboration between law enforcement agencies, we've put an end to his global theft operation.'
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Janhvi Kapoor makes showing off bralette fashionable in chic black bodycon dress for Miu Miu store launch. Pics
Janhvi Kapoor attended a star-studded event at The House of KOKO to celebrate the reopening of the Miu Miu London flagship on New Bond Street. The affair saw many celebrities in attendance, including Sydney Sweeney, Emma Corrin, Alexa Chung, and others. Let's decode Janhvi's OOTD for the event. Also Read | Beyond the sherwani: How modern Indian grooms are redefining wedding fashion with comfort and flair Janhvi Kapoor's cousin Rhea Kapoor styled her for the event. She was dressed in Miu Miu from head to toe, including a bodycon dress, a metallic sea-green bralette, a fur scarf, loafers, stockings, and a handbag. Per Rhea's Instagram profile, for jewels, Janhvi chose adornments from the luxury label Chopard. The internet loved her look, with fans dropping comments like, 'Obsessed with you,' and 'She is so cool.' A post shared by Miu Miu (@miumiu) Janhvi's black wool dress from Miu Miu features thin shoulder straps, a plunging V neckline, a ribbed design on the bodice, a midi hem length reaching just below her knees, and a body-hugging silhouette sculpting her curves. She wore a metallic sea-green bralette under the black wool dress and showed it off by dropping the shoulder strap of her midi ensemble from one side. It has a conical design, a plunging V neckline, and thin straps with Miu Miu logo print. The actor completed the look by adding stylish accessories, including a bucket hat, a brown fur scarf draped on her shoulders, black heeled loafers featuring the Miu Miu logo, grey stockings decked with intricate embroidery, and a black leather Miu Miu logo bag. Meanwhile, for jewels, she chose a stylish leather strap watch and diamond earrings. With her long, blonde-highlighted tresses left loose and styled with soft blowout waves, Janhvi chose minimal glam to round off the look, including glossy mauve lips, flushed cheeks, feathered brows, mascara-adorned lashes, glittering gold eye shadow, winged eyeliner, and glowing highlighter.
