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Surrealism at Christie’s, Fine Watches at Sotheby’s, the Rolex China Sea Race & More

From Surrealist masterpieces to Himalayan hotels and Rolex-timed sailboats, the luxury world continues its preferred pastime: turning good taste into very serious business.
March 06, 2026
“Les grâces naturelles” (1961) by René Magritte, Oil on Canvas, 32 1⁄8 x 39 ½ in. (81.5 x 100.4 cm.) Photo: Christie’s

From the auction rooms of London to the runways and hotel lobbies shaping tomorrow’s travel and fashion landscape, this week’s headlines reveal an industry constantly reinventing itself, which can either go subtly or spectacularly.

Surrealism Returns to the Spotlight at Christie’s

“La jeunesse illustrée” (1937) by René Magritte, Oil on Canvas, 19 x 27 ¼ in. (48.2 x 69.2 cm.) Photo: Christie’s

Christie’s is once again indulging its taste for the uncanny. This week in London, the auction house stages the 25th edition of its Art of the Surreal evening sale, a tightly curated affair devoted to the movement that made melting clocks and impossible landscapes feel oddly rational.

“Oedipe” (1939) by André Masson, Oil on Canvas, 13 x 16 1⁄8 in. (33 x 41 cm.) Photo: Christie’s

Works by René Magritte, Max Ernst, and Dorothea Tanning headline the catalogue. For collectors, the appeal is clear: few genres age as well as Surrealism, whose dream logic—much like the art market itself—continues to defy explanation.

More information here.

Sotheby’s Courts Collectors With a Fresh Round of Watch Auctions

Patek Philippe, Celestial, Reference 6102 | A pink gold astronomical wristwatch with date, sky chart, phases and position of the Moon and time of Meridian passage of Sirius and the Moon, Circa 2023 Photo: Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s has opened bidding for its latest Fine Watches sale in Hong Kong, bringing together coveted references from , Rolex, and Audemars Piguet. As ever, the draw lies in the details: rare dials, impeccable provenance, and the quiet thrill of mechanical perfection changing hands.

Place your bids here.

Thom Browne Laces Up With ASICS

Photo: Thom Browne

Thom Browne has never been one to shy away from a good uniform now, has he? Even when it involves running shoes.

Photo: Thom Browne

The designer’s latest collaboration with ASICS reimagines the cult-favorite ASICS Gel‑Kayano 14 through Browne’s distinctly tailored lens. Think technical performance wrapped in disciplined minimalism, finished with the house’s signature tricolor detailing.

More information on the new releases here.

Hilton Reimagines a Gold Coast Landmark

Photo: Imperial Hotel

Hilton is giving one of Australia’s most flamboyant addresses a second act. The former Palazzo Versace Gold Coast—long synonymous with baroque indulgence—will undergo a sweeping transformation before reopening as part of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio. The redevelopment aims to refine the property’s exuberant heritage into something a touch more contemporary.

Rolex Concludes the China Sea Race

Photo: Rolex China Sea Race/Andrea Francolini

The Australian boat Alive has just reached the finish line at Subic Bay and has claimed the Line Honours at the Rolex China Sea Race 2026.

The biennial offshore challenge, co-organized by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, saw the fleet depart Hong Kong last Wednesday, bound for Subic Bay, tracing one of Asia’s most demanding blue-water routes. As long-time partner and official timepiece of the event, Rolex again anchors the race in the tradition of precision and endurance that defines offshore sailing. Location awarding was held on March 8 at the Subic Bay Yacht Club, while the official awarding will be held on March 18 at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.

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