Monaco V4 TAG Heuer
October 11, 2009
TAG Heuer in History: Pioneer of Swiss watchmaking since 1860
For 150 years, TAG Heuer has challenged traditions, defied rules, and set major Swiss watchmaking milestones. The world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs since 1860, it maintains this preeminence by ceaselessly reinventing itself, and, in the process, changing the world of watchmaking — revolutionizing what watches and chronographs can do, how they work, and the way they look.
In 2004, the company unveiled the Monaco V4 Concept Watch, the world’s first watch with belt drives, linear mass and ball bearings. In only 5 short years, the dream comes true… Read more
Manchester City footballer gifts his girlfriend a £264K pimped-up Bentley
October 11, 2009
This is something we can expect from a £70,000 a week footballer. Stephen Ireland, the 23-year old Irish midfielder, has splashed out a cool £264,000 (US $422,220) on a pimped-up Bentley for his Wag girlfriend Jessica Lawlor. The occasion was Jessica’s 24th birthday and the premiership star wanted to make it really special and unforgettable for her. The coupe is decorated in the red and white colors of his rival Manchester United, and it comes complete with embroidered love hearts. A minimum of £1,000 was spent to change the Bentley’s B winged insignia to Jessica’s initials, JL. Stephen Ireland further spent £2,000 on customized red leather seats with a romantic message “To Jess Love From Stephen” that is surrounded by a heart shape. An extra £5,000 went into the tailored bright red alloy wheels rims has Jessica’s initials.
Gulfstream G250: Lux business aircraft
October 11, 2009
Gulfstream Aerospace teaming up with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has come up with a business aircraft to witness those mega deals between top bureaucrats that make or break the destiny of a group or a nation.
Called the “Gulfstream G250,” the mid-range aircraft can travel 3,400 nautical miles at maximum operating speed of 0.85 Mach. The G250 is capable of climbing to a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet.
Featuring the largest cabin in its class, a larger lavatory, an improved galley and increased storage to ensure comfort to the passengers, the G250 also touts 19 panoramic windows and enhanced sound levels, together with a vacuum toilet system and in-flight access to 120 cubic feet of usable volume in the baggage compartment.
Scheduled to be launched in 2011, the aircraft combines state-of-the-art engineering with cutting-edge design for $24 million to $28 million, depending on the internal accessories. Check out the image gallery after the jump.
PK Boo II
October 11, 2009
PK Boo II was built by the Tréhard Constructions Navale Shipyard in France in 1982 and has just completed a major refit in 2007/2008 at Hamble Yacht Services.
Amongst the new features on PK Boo II you will find the addition of a new guest Twin cabin to ensure more comfort for the charterers.
The layout is now as follow: a double and a twin cabin, sharing a central bathroom with marble top, this arrangement is mirrored to starboard. All the way forward is the full beam master cabin with its ensuite bathroom also with marble top.
Beautifully proportioned, the stunning cabins made of newly varnished Sapele and Mahogany reinforce the elegance of the guests’ area which is now entirely separated from the Crew and service area.
The saloon is amidships, with direct access from the central cockpit. To port it has a comfortable sofa whose upholstery has been renewed with leather and to starboard a large dining area with a folding table.
Add to that a state of the art entertainment system including a new Sony 32” flat screen T.V with a new Alpine media centre. Plus some additional speakers for use on deck and you will find the great combination of traditional and modernity onboard!
The new sails and fully serviced rigging should provide amazing sailing experience for those who appreciate performances!
The cockpit area under the Bimini is perfect for a sociable cocktail hour, quiet breakfast, as well as dinner for 10. Whether you are relaxing on her forward sunbathing area or taking full advantage of her water toys, her professional and experienced crew will ensure that your holiday will be one to remember!
Ulysse Nardin “Chairman”
October 11, 2009
Ulysse Nardin “Chairman”
You would think it is a symptom when a watch manufacturer’s main novelty at a fair is a mobile phone. If it is, then I am certain that it is not a good one. When Ulysse Nardin presented the “Chairman” I was sort of surprised to see then embark on this route. Actually, the last watch manufacturer y expected to see in this battle. The design was interesting initially although after further inspection it turns out that the product is flawed in many, many ways.
The first flaw is what in a way makes it special. The kinetic rotor. For one I do not think that this would be an adequate power source for a mobile phone. There is no way that a mobile phone gets the activity that your wrist does. Inside your pocket or on a table the rotor is completely redundant. Hence, if you wish to charge it by means of the rotor you will end up embarking on a rather “obscene” workout. Quite stupid for a phone that will most likely be priced in the absurd range. So, the result is that you paid a whole lot of money to look like a fool once your battery is down… I wonder how this would look in a bar when you are trying to pickup a girl and she has a friend. You need to call your buddy to team up for the kill… It’s 2 o’clock in the morning… your battery is almost dead… will you go to the bathroom to give it a good, jerk? I guess I have no need to go any further.
The second flaw is the software. Support will be highly doubtful. Believe me, if they say otherwise they are lying! Software support was less than satisfactory when Vertu first started and they had Nokia behind them. It is a fact that all smartphone software is still crapy and buggy unless you are an iPhone. Lest face it, if you want a smart phone you would go with and iPhone or a Blackberry. If you want a good looking high-end phone you want a Vertu with a straightforward, clean, not-so-buggy Symbian 40 software.
The third and fatal flaw is its size. It just HUMONGOUS! Way larger than an iPhone, any Blackberry, all HTCs and even Sony-Ericsson’s P1. Hell, it’s practically the size of a PSP!!! In these days you really have to be a whole new level of retarded to come up with something like this and think it will sell. Believe me, in the mobile phone business the LAST thing you want to do is go Panerai!
The design on the other hand is a matter of personal taste. Personally, the more I look at it, the less I like it.
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