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Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged to Ann Lesley Smith following a fourth divorce

Ms Smith, who was previously married to country music singer and TV executive Chester Smith, described the engagement as a “gift from God”.

She said: “I’m a widow 14 years. Like Rupert, my husband was a businessman. Worked for local papers, developed radio and TV stations and helped promote Univision.

“So I speak Rupert’s language. We share the same beliefs.”

Mr Murdoch proposed in New York on St Patrick’s Day, joking that he is “one-fourth Irish”. The billionaire told the New York Post he personally selected an Asscher cut diamond for the engagement ring.

The wedding is scheduled to take

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Charlie Paris Concordia Hands-On Review

Charlie Paris Concordia

Charlie Paris Concordia

The Charlie Paris Concordia is available in many different colors, sizes, and movements, and this Tundra version is unique and special in several ways compared to the rest of the collection. Charlie Paris hails from France of course and has been operating since 2014. Almost 10 years ago, yet someone they have flown under my radar up until recently. The French brand makes both men’s and women’s watches and has quite a few different collections. This Concordia is using a Soprod P024 automatic movement, is available on either a bracelet or strap, and at least 10 different
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The Aventi A15 Wraith Saphite Paraiba surprises at Sotheby’s auction

The prestigious Sotheby’s auction, which took place in December 2022, was host to a variety of timepieces that are leading the trends in the industry. Over 150 high-end timepieces that were shown at the auction were given high valuations well above the expected minimum price, proving the immense interest of the public in fine timepieces.

Among both the traditional and classical watches, there was a Maison timepiece that stood out and did exceptionally well: the Aventi A15 Wraith Saphite Paraiba. This timepiece is a beautiful combination of a Swiss tourbillon movement nestled inside a case fashioned out of Saphite, a

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