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The Collector's Corner: Objects of Desire
In a world where almost anything can arrive at your door tomorrow, the things worth wanting are the ones that cannot be rushed. This season, we have chosen four pieces to keep, pass on, or give to someone who already has everything. Each one was picked for the story behind it, not the price.
The Watch: H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Retrograde Seconds, 75th Anniversary Edition
Limited to 20 pieces
Limited to only 20 pieces, this edition honours Ahmed Seddiqi's 75 years in watchmaking. Taken from Moser's Heritage line, the watch combines traditional watchmaking codes with modern finishing, so it is understated on the wrist and remarkable up close.
The Fragrance: Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540 Édition Millésime
Limited to 540 pieces worldwide
The Édition Millésime comes in a red crystal bottle inside a crystal case, limited to 540 pieces worldwide, and it is the house's first "exceptional piece". The crystal ties back to the fragrance's origins, since it was first created to celebrate Baccarat's anniversary. It is a perfume, but it is also an object that belongs on display.
The Car: McLaren 750S, Final Orders
Production ends in 2027
On 8 October, McLaren confirmed it is taking final orders for its V8 supercar, with production ending in 2027, a decade after the 720S that started the line. Once the last one leaves the factory, that will be the end of a modern icon.
The Trunk: Moynat
Made in Paris since 1849
Before the suitcase, there was the trunk, built for months at sea and passed down through families. Moynat has been making them in Paris since 1849, and the craft has barely changed. Every bespoke trunk is one of a kind and can take up to 1,000 hours of work. A trunk like this is never finished being used. It simply keeps travelling.
