The world of luxury watches is always growing in leaps and bounds. Case in point: This beautiful monstrosity. Rebellion has refined their REB-7 Regulator that was introduced in March last year. This time, it’s blue. It was designed by Eric Giroud and features a 46 mm X 56.7 mm X 19.6 mm dial. There’s also a steel modular case, which is extremely easy on the eyes. It’s extremely limited edition and comes priced at $20,000, which for your timepiece aficionados, might be worth it.
Yes. We’ve all seen fireplaces. They keep us warm with their eternal glow. However, they don’t always glimmer. This one, however, does. Napoleon has released the limited edition LHD50SS fireplace. The rare fire maker comes studded with an array of Swarovski crystals, the new “it” gem. Available in a one-sided or two-sided unit, the LHD50SS direct vent fireplace comes with a unique necklace tray design that helps keep the crystals in an ideal display arrangement.
It’s not all crystals all. It’s also state of the art fireplace. There’s a modulating thermostatic hand-held remote to control the flame, ignite the fire or adjust the temperature with the utmost ease. The limited edition series comes complete with a certificate of authenticity. Available in white, pewter and black finishes, the dazzling LHD50SS fireplace comes for a warm $13,000.
Jewelery manufacturer Since1910 has been around, well, since 1910. That’s 100 long years of watch and bracelet sales. In order to commemorate this feat they decided to, what else, make a diamond-topped cupcake. This magnificent diamondy cake rings in as the most expensive cupcake ever made. It costs $106,794 in order to bite down on this diminutive cake. But don’t bite down the diamond, it’s a GIA-certified 5.48 ct round diamond – F color – Si2 clarity –and it’s a good cut. And yes, we know this isn’t exactly cake, but it’s a diamond topped cupcake for God’s sake!
There are diamond watches, and there are diamond watches. This falls into the latter category. As a matter of fact, this timepiece features so many of the desired gems, you’ll have friends saying “Would you like any watch with your diamonds?” Over 20 carats combined. But it’s not all diamonds. There’s white gold on the case as well, and beautifully designed patterns running throughout. The automatic caliber 25A tourbillon movement is composed of 238 components with 29 jewels with a 168-hour power reserve. All of this can be yours for $1,342,700.
Is there any better gift for the Winter Olympic fanatic in your life than this watch? I mean, other than an intervention of course. This limited edition Richard Mille RM011 DLC Titanium “Americas White” watch truly is the bee’s knees of Winter Olympics memorabilia. The 40mm x 50mm DLC coated titanium case is in DLC (diamond like carbon) coated titanium for strength and scratch resistance. It’s priced at $90,000 and limited to just thirty pieces. The watches can only be purchased at authorized Richard Mille retail stores throughout America and Canada. Happy hunting.
Time. What’s it good for? Absolutely nothing! Ok, some things. Well, maybe, most things. It’s with that thought in mind that watch maker Guer Man designed it’s latest opus: Trace. This watch is a collaboration between an artist and an engineer. They used a giant log of wood as a box and case for the watch. That alone is fairly unique, but read on. The fusing of innovative and traditional continues: Guer Man integrated Swiss-made automatic ETA 2789 movement to the watch to give it extended reliability. The rotor is personalized with a “Guer Man” logo along with a beautiful ruby on the center above the engraving. Finally, the screws of the rotor and the bridges are 18k gold. Why watch time pass you by with no style or finesse?
Roland Iten has announced the release of their limited edition R8MKI PRECIOUS mechanical belt buckle. This snazzy little buckle will not only hold up your pants, it will also wow friends and family as it features Solid Rose Gold and titanium. It’s about time your stomach was held in by only the finest metals the world has to offer. The buckle is currently in production at the company’s homebase in Geneva and is retailing for around $30,000. Go get ‘em, tiger.
Companies that produce high-end goods are not exactly known for their online presence. They usually prefer to rely on storefronts and word of mouth to keep the cash flowing. This is starting to slowly change. Case in point, a study by New York University’s Stern School of Business shows that just 33 percent of luxury brands were selling online a year ago, compared to 66 percent now. Burberry, best known for their iconic trenchcoat, is listening.
The company recently launched Artofthetrench.com, a social networking site. The site allows users to send in photos of themselves wearing their favorite Burberry products, and also allows them to share stories of where they were when they obtained their first Burberry coat. Christopher Bailey, creative director of Burberry says, “Everybody has a different story related to their coat or the first time they came into contact with one - I love the idea that people from all over the world can share those stories and images with each other and all the different attitudes and expressions of the Burberry trench coat and the people who wear it.”
The whole thing links to Twitter, Facebook and the rest of the Internet hotshots. The hope is that it expands the Burberry name to a whole new generation of big spenders. Good luck guys.
Finally a solution to the phone watch is here. And I am happy to report that its thorough. This cost effective set rings up at a scant $200. But good luck finding one. This tri-band GSM kit comes with a bluetooth headset, touchscreen watch, microSD, and camera. Impressed? Me too. Way to go Kempler & Strauss, the W PhoneWatch is the solutions we have expected plus more.
Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel is the latest addition to the Ascent Ti collection. This phone is hand etched and made of forged steel made with a unique ancient method of metal hardening. This process is also used to make Samurai swords and Indian Wootz swords. This phone features a QVGA screen, s40 GUI, 3.2 MP camera w/flash, and 4 gigs of storage. Like other Nokia Vertu phones, these are limited in quantity.
