Grande Utopia EM Loudspeakers
November 23, 2008
Despite their somewhat conservative outlook when compared to other astronomically priced audio solutions, the US$180,000 Grande Utopia EM speakers justify their price tag by incorporating some of the most premium components in the world. Read more
Hawker 4000 – the Newest Addition to the Business Jet Set
November 23, 2008
Jet manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft’s newest addition to its stable – the US$21 million super-midsize Hawker 4000 – promises to simplify the lives of busy executives with its impressive 3,280-nautical-mile range, and its solid commitment to cutting-edge avionics. Read more
The F470 – Ferretti’s Sporty Entry-Level Yacht
November 23, 2008
Italian yacht connoisseur Ferretti is adding a new entry-level option to its desirable armada in the form of the Ferretti 470, an ambitious, sporty model designed to replace the 2004 Ferretti 460, and by extension break much new ground in its class.
Made by Ferretti in collaboration with Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) and the Studio Zuccon International Project, the compact Ferretti 470’s class leading features include an innovative layout concept first seen in the Ferretti 510, a spacious sun lounge, and an adjustable door that makes it possible to combine the cockpit, galley and living areas.
There are three cabins including a forward master cabin with a large bathroom, and an increased window area that allows for an uninhibited view and plenty of natural light.
Further cutting edge technology comes optional, including the Anti Rolling Gyro system that reduces wave-induced movement by over 50 percent, and the Gi8 system that through SMS enables perpetual monitoring of emergencies and yacht management.
The Ferretti 470 was displayed at the recent Genoa International Boat Show in early October, alongside a host of the company’s other new boats. Other models unveiled at the show included the Ferretti 631 and the Apreamare 44’.
Limited Edition Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
November 23, 2008
Ferrari celebrated its victory at the 16th Formula One Constructor’s World Championship at its Mugello circuit by unveiling a limited edition open-top version of the F430 Scuderia, called the Scuderia Spider 16M. Read more
Romain Jerome Moon Dust-DNA Collection
November 23, 2008
Legitimately proud of its Titanic-DNA collection dedicated to the world ‘s greatest maritime legend, Romain Jerome launches out into space in homage to the most fascinating human adventure of all : the conquest of space. Second legend from the « DNA of Famous Legends » concept, the Collection Moon Dust-DNA, limited to 1969 pieces, incorporate authentic elements from the aerospace universe such as moon dust as well as fragments of the Apollo XI and Soyuz space shuttles and the International Space Station ISS.
Montauk Home Theater Is Cool On Lighting
November 15, 2008
This home theater at the basement of the Montauk Residence in New York utilizes a clever play on lighting and shapes to achieve a cosy ambience.
Designed by James Biber, an architect and partner at Pentagram, an international design firm, Biber was inspired by Radio City Music Hall, where the lights face the stage, away from the viewers.
These lights – all 600 of them – are housed inside the arches of telescopic rectangles that appear larger the closer they are to the screen.
The result is a soft, even lighting that floods the 350 sq. ft. room with an inviting feel. So even on the dimmest setting, you can still reach for your cuppa without worrying that you will spill it.
Ferretti Launches First Hybrid Yacht
November 15, 2008
While hybrid cars are no longer a novelty thanks to an increasing number of automakers hopping on the eco-bandwagon with their own versions, the idea of hybrids has not had the same success or impact in the nautical arena.
Mochi Craft, a brand under famous luxury yacht maker Ferretti Group, aims to change this when it unveiled what the company claims as the world’s first hybrid yacht at the 48th Salone Nautico Internazaionale (otherwise known as the Genoa Boat Show), which kicked off over the weekend.
The hybrid yacht, called the Long Range 23, is a 75-foot three deck motor yacht which features a hybrid propulsion system developed by Ferretti’s Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) division.
This system allows the owner to regulate the yacht’s emissions depending on the sailing requirements through a diesel-electric engine combination. This, in effect, makes zero emissions possible when the boat is running on battery power, and has already earned her a RINA Green Star certification.
In addition, Ferretti’s engineers from AYT has built a high-tech hull for the Long Range 23 that improves hydrodynamic efficiency, reduces roll, and improves static stability, which means the boat will stay moored even in locations subject to tides.
Pentagon Clears Flying-Car Project for Takeoff
November 15, 2008
Pentagon mad-science division Darpa is helping build thought controlled robotic limbs, artificial pack mules, real-life laser guns and “kill proof “soldiers. So it comes as no surprise, really, that the agency is now getting into the flying-car business, too.
Darpa hopes it’s “Personal Air Vehicle Technology” project, announced yesterday, will ultimately lead to a working prototype of a military-suitable flying car — a two- or four-passenger vehicle that can “drive on roads” one minute and take off like a helicopter the next. The hybrid machine would be perfect for “urban scouting,” casualty evacuation and commando-delivery missions, the agency believes.
Flying cars have been a just-around-the-corner promise for decades, of course. Today, several companies swear that they are just on the verge of manufacturing such machines. Terrafugia claims its folding wing mini plane will be ready to deliver by 2009. Pal-V has a three-wheeled gyrocopter thingy y. Urban Aeronautics promises to do the whole thing without any wings or rotors at all. And let’s not even get into the personal flying saucers.
Darpa says its Cessna-sized combo vehicle should be able to cruise at 60 mph on land, and 150 mph in the air. It should be able to stay aloft for two hours on a tank of fuel. “The challenge,” the agency says, “is to define the major components of such a vehicle that would be suitable for military scouting and personnel transport missions, yet are small enough, inexpensive enough, and easy enough to operate that it can be widely used.”
To make the flying car work, Darpa believes, makers will have to use “morphing wings” to ease the transition from road to sky; “optimized disk loading” propulsion, “for the combined fly/drive mission”; and strong flight control software. Darpa isn’t making an enormous commitment to the flying car, just yet. This is a project aimed at small business; contracts of this type are typically under a million dollars per year. But maybe, with a small Pentagon push, the flying car dream could finally clear the ground.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX 2 DBS Transponder
November 15, 2008
Swiss luxury watchmaker Jaeger-Lecoultre joins forces once again with Aston Martin to create a watch with unique properties. Built specifically for owners of the new Aston Martin DBS, the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX 2 DBS Read more
BMW Lines Up Green Supercar for 2012
November 15, 2008
In April this year, we reported on BMW’s retro-styled M1 Concept. According to Autocar, BMW is working on a successor to the M1, that is based on the Homage Concept, and is being hailed as a “breakthrough green supercar” Read more
MB&F Horological Machine No3
November 13, 2008
Max Busser of MB&F was in Singapore to unveil the new MB&F Horological Machine No3 (HM3) to the press and a select group of collectors.
As with the previous two Horological Machines, the HM3 defies expectations yet simultaneously affirms all that horology enthusiasts have come to expect from MB&F.
Busser reveals that his inspiration was twofold: he wanted to build a spaceship for the wrist and a wristwatch that was simply cool. When one looks at this eminently wearable timepiece, one might think of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars.
The watch comes in two configurations, one with its cones in line with the wearer’s arm (Starcruiser) and the other with its cones perpendicular to the wearer’s arm (Sidewinder).
The story here is told by both the shape of the watch and the configuration of the movement, with balance assembly and rotor appearing dial-side.
Hours and minutes are delivered by the two cones (via the ceramic ball bearings visible through the caseback) while the date is supplied via a ring around the movement. Thus the movement appears to be framed by the display of time.
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Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Collection
November 13, 2008
Luxury mobile phone producer Vertu debuts three new editions to their Ferrari-branded handsets, modeled on the Ascent Ti.
Previous Vertu phones for Ferrari have all used the Ascent model as a base but this time, there is a simple prancing horse and bonnet detailing on the back in place of the shift gate and brake pedal on the back.
Like the Ascent Ti, the case is made of titanium, which is a fitting tribute to one of the world’s most famous racing marques.
The Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero (black) is a limited edition of 2009 sets while the Ferrari Rosso (red) and Ferrari Giallo (yellow) not limited. As is usually the case with Vertu, exclusive ringtones – including engine sounds of the F430 and the 612 Scaglietti, and music by Dave Stewart – are part of the package.
GTX 4-TEC Limited Supercharged
November 8, 2008
We started with our 4-TEC supercharged 185-horse engine. Then we layered on equal parts technology and luxury, with 17 exclusive features like an embroidered boat cover, depth gauge, adjustable steering, new for 2004 the industry’s only standard, removable, integrated GPS*, storage tray, Read more
Cirrus SR20
November 8, 2008
Whether you’re a beginning student, an experienced pilot looking for personal transportation, or a flight training center wanting to expand their operation, you should be flying the restyled and reengineered SR20-G3. Read more
PURE*GOLD PC Amplifier 5.1
November 8, 2008
This is PURE*GOLD PC Amplifier 5.1, a multimedia PC. The PURE* series is powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and a nVidia 8600GT graphic with 512MB DDR RAM. It supports 7.1ch HD Audio and AC-97.
The PURE*GOLD features two Gigabit LAN port and supports WiFi. It has 8 USB 2.0 and two FireWire ports.
ROMAIN JEROME Titanic DNA Day & Night
November 8, 2008
Romain Jerome presents its own special interpretation of time in this extraordinary creation. Limited to a series of nine, it is the world’s first watch not to display the time. Read more
Dodge Challenger Convertible
November 8, 2008
This is the Dodge Challenger Convertible, which is basically a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with the Challenger convertible conversion. The Dodge Challenger Convertible will cost $58,000 in total, including the $41,695 2009 Read more
Van Cleef & Arpels Gorgeous Purple w/ diamonds
November 7, 2008
With a heavenly sent wedding between Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef in 1896, Van Cleef & Arpels began as most fairy tales’ ends.
(Van Cleef & Arpels “Lady Arpels Féerie”, Pièce Unique. A very fine 18k white gold diamond-set (D-E-F) lady’s wristwatch with a purple guilloché dial. The delicate white gold and diamonds fairy indicates the time thanks to an hour and minute retrograde mechanical movement. Sold: 70,000 EUR)
Estelle was the daughter of a precious stone wholesaler and the sister of expert gemologists, while Alfred was the son of a diamond merchant from Amsterdam.
In 1906, Alfred Van Cleef and his brother-in-law, Charles, register the name «Van Cleef & Arpels», and the shop settles into 22 Place Vendôme Paris.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ contemporary watch creations are the finest expression of a successful union of exceptional watch making and high fashion jewellery. Audaciously innovative and stylish, Van Cleef & Arpels watches feature classic forms enhanced with rare and original new features. By reinterpreting its own great classics, applying the jeweller’s art to watch cases and dials, and creating complications that surprise and delight, Van Cleef & Arpels confirms its talent as a master jeweller in the world of fine watches.
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Fleurette Van Cleef & Arpels WJPI0019
November 3, 2008
Van Cleef and Arpels has revisited the simple elegance of square and rectangular cases in platinum and diamonds, adding a touch of glamour and refinement with mother-of-pearl. Two Fleurette patterns join the case to the platinum and diamond bracelet.
Bugatti Veyron vs. Yamaha R1 RACING DOWN MOTERWAY
November 3, 2008
De Witt – WX 1 Watch Concept N°1
November 3, 2008
Azzurra II Ultra Yacht
November 3, 2008
Every once in a while, the right designer, builder and owner come together to create something special … this is AZZURRA II. Impeccably maintained with a major refit every five years, the last in 2004. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers ensure a comfortable experience whether at sea or at anchor. Read more
Vicious and Divine Laplace Swarovski webcam
November 3, 2008
These are a luxury edition of Speed-Link’s Vicious and Divine Laplace webcam. The webcams are covered by Swarovski crystals. There are White and Black versions and offers eithee 1.3 Megapixel or 2 Megapixe resolution. They are priced at Euro 399.
ICELINK 6 Timezone – Snow
November 3, 2008
The sixth dial of Icelink’s already legendary 6Timezone is a snow flurry of diamonds, precious flakes that float gently in IceFuel® liquid. An acclamation of bold luxury, this spectacular watch catches traditional watchmaking off-guard, but without rejecting its values. Uniting the creative folly of Los Angeles with the rigours of a Swiss winter, Icelink heralds the new “no complex” era.
2008 Spyker D12 Peking to Paris
November 3, 2008
The most expensive SUV on the market, the hand-built Spyker Peking-to-Paris offers unmatched exclusivity and the personality of an exotic sports car, thanks to its distinctive styling and 500-horsepower W12 engine. A six-speed automatic transmission affords manual gear changes via steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Read more
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