The UNO 24, by Botta, is certainly bringing a breath of fresh air design-wise in the wrist watch market. It comes with a one hand dial that covers 24 hours (one revolution per day) and stainless steel frame. The sapphire glass crystal provides a scratch-proof surface which should keep this $395 watch...

It seems that the Turks are joining the race for tall and extravagant buildings. After UAE (Dubai), and Russia, Istanbul in Turkey gets a place in the race with the the Istanbul Sapphire. This is a 261-meter, 64 floor high, skyscraper which upon completion will be the tallest residential building in...