Mini has unveiled the Lucky 13 Edition, an Australian-exclusive limited-run model based on the John Cooper Works three-door hatch. It honours the 1966 Bathurst 500 victory by Rauno Aaltonen and Bob Holden in a factory-backed Morris Mini Cooper S. The special edition's name comes from Mr Holden drawing number 13 from a hat and adopting it as his lucky number. Design cues include white bonnet stripes, a white roof and circular 13 decals. Just 26 cars will be built for Australia, with arrival expected in the first quarter of 2027. Pricing starts at $71,990 before on-road costs.
Swiss watchmaker Bell & Ross has unveiled the BR-03 Space Mission, a limited edition of 999 pieces priced at AUD $7,800 in Australia. The 41mm black ceramic watch uses a miniature spacecraft, based on a Dassault Aviation concept called the Vortex, to show the minutes. A rotating disc carrying Earth and the Moon shows the hours. The watch has a 54-hour power reserve and is due for delivery in mid-November.
Belgian watchmaker Ressence has unveiled the TYPE 10 DN, a limited edition of 100 pieces. It is the brand's first oil-filled watch with its own in-house movement. The watch is priced at CHF 45,000, about AUD$78,100 excluding taxes, and will be available from November 2026. Its case, dial and strap share a single deep blue finish. Two sealed chambers, one air-filled and one oil-filled, keep the movement and display separate while magnets link them.
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Australia will be among the first countries to receive the Hyundai i30 Sedan N Monochrome special edition, with 200 examples available locally. The model is due in showrooms next month and features more subtle exterior and interior treatments than the regular i30 Sedan N. Hyundai Australia says about 170 of the 200 will have an automatic gearbox, reflecting the standard model's sales mix. Pricing has not been confirmed, but the Monochrome is expected to cost more than the standard i30 Sedan N, currently priced from $53,500 before on-road costs. Engine specifications are unchanged.
Montegrappa and Lamborghini have released a limited-edition fountain pen commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Miura supercar. The €8,250 (AUD $13,300) pen features a retractable rock-crystal headlight in its cap, inspired by the Miura's iconic design. The pen, available in three colours, includes an 18K gold nib engraved with the Lamborghini shield. Only 60 examples of each colour will be produced, along with three matching rollerball editions. The pen's design incorporates several elements from the Miura, including its slatted engine cover and distinctive black 'eyelashes' around the headlights.
Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has unveiled the Freak [S Howlite], a watch limited to 15 pieces and sold exclusively in North America. It costs USD $190,700, roughly AUD $275,500 before tax. Its rotating hour disc is cut from natural Canadian howlite, a white mineral with grey veining, so each watch looks slightly different. The 45mm titanium case houses the UN-251 automatic movement, which has 373 components and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch has no hands, no conventional dial and no crown.
Swiss watchmaker IWC has unveiled the Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Year of the Goat, a limited edition of 500 pieces priced at AUD$20,600. The titanium watch has a gold-coloured dial with black subdials, a distinct departure from the burgundy dials of earlier Lunar New Year editions. The gold-plated rotor on the caseback shows three goats against a mountain backdrop. On the eighth day of each month, the date window shows the Chinese character for goat instead of the numeral eight. The watch marks the Lunar New Year beginning on 6 February 2027.
Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson has co-designed a limited edition womenswear collection for Big W, aimed at Australian women who want stylish clothing without a high cost. The five-piece range includes a halter-neck top, flowing trousers, flared jeans and an off-the-shoulder dress, with polka dots and summer shades. Robinson said the designs offer a high-end feel without the price tag, and every item costs $35 or less. She said the pieces are cut for a range of body types, with elastic waists, belts and sizes six to 26.
Swiss watchmaker Rado has unveiled the Captain Cook x Cameron Green Limited Edition, a 459-piece watch celebrating Cameron Green as the 459th male player to represent Australia in Test cricket. The watch has a green gradient dial inspired by a cricket pitch, a yellow gold-coloured bezel and a green ceramic insert. It runs on an automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve and comes with three straps. Priced at AUD$4,700, it is limited to 459 pieces.
Seiko has released a Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Save the Ocean Limited Edition, inspired by Okinawa's mangrove forests. The stainless-steel watch has a vibrant green dial and a pink-gold seconds hand. It costs AUD $5,700 and is limited to 900 pieces worldwide. The 42.6 mm diver offers 300 metres of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. It uses the Calibre 8L45 automatic movement, which is an upgrade on the model's cheaper black-dial version priced at $4,550.
British watchmaker Bremont has unveiled the Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue, a limited edition of 250 watches priced at AUD $11,250. Former Royal Marine and Bremont ambassador Aldo Kane tested the watch on expeditions in Iceland, including glacial lakes and ice fields. The 43mm ceramic dive watch offers 500 metres of water resistance, a titanium inner case and a 56-hour automatic movement. It also includes a helium escape valve and is offered with three strap options, all at the same price.
Suzuki Australia has released a limited edition three-door Jimny Heritage 4WD, with only 300 vehicles available. Each model features Heritage-inspired details like red mud flaps, decals, and a numbered badge. The vehicles are priced from $42,490 drive-away, $1500 more than the standard Jimny automatic, and come in three paint colours. Pre-orders are now open through Suzuki dealers, with the general manager expecting quick sales.
