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Christies to auction vintage yet sophisticated luggage
Come May 19, Christie’s will be auctioning very stylish vintage suitcases and hold alls including a black leather semi-circular Dunhill case (estimated at $1,150 to $1,450), two lovely canvas and leather cream Hermes suitcases (pictured and estimated at $2000 to $3000) and sophisticated Louis Vuitton monogrammed suitcases (estimated $900 to $1150).
Antoine Preziuso’s Mega Tourbillon is worth $310,000
Known to be one of the world’s largest wrist watch tourbillon, The Mega Tourbillon priced at $310,000 is fabricated by master watchmaker Antoine Preziuso.
Preziuso manufactured this tourbillion to commemorate the opening of his new boutique at the Dubai Burj Al Arab hotel.
Specifications:
- 65 mm watch
- Dial: hand engraved in pink gold
- Titanium and pink gold case
The most striking feature for me has been the use of lighter metal as titanium to make the watch wearable.
11 year old son of Azerbaijan President owns $44 million in Palm Jumeirah
In another case of corruption surrounding the Soviet republic, The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev has reportedly bought Nine waterfront mansions on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai worth $44 million in the name of his son, Heydar Aliyev.
This is pretty puzzling when one takes into account the annual salary of the president – only $228,000 -, which is not enough to buy even the smallest Palm property.
Also, according to property data, Azerbaijanis with the same names as the president’s three children own real estate in Dubai worth about $75 million.
Jaeger-LeCoultre partners Aston Martin to launch AMVOX5 World Chronograph
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin have again joined hands to lead to the creation of a priceless timepiece that combines horological expertise as well as automobile performance. Recently the duo announced that they will be launching the exquisite AMVOX5 World Chronograph that too blends the traits of the two great brands. This watch will enable a person to visualize the time in any of the world’s 24 time zone, at any moment.
The attractions of the timepiece include Luminescent white indicators and numerals in the 270‚° display.
The design of the chronograph is inspired by a super car and is powered by a Jaeger-LeCoultre 752 calibre movement. ‚ The AMVOX5 also features a large variable inertia balance, a winding mechanism on lubricant-free ceramic ball bearings and laser-welded balance spring. While the case is made up of high-tech ceramic combined with titanium and 18 carat pink gold, the weight of the intensely black case is much less than steel but still it is very hard which gives this watch its infallible resistance.
Artya welcomes feminine models in ‘Coup de foudre’ collection
After having launched a range of watches for men called Å”Coup de foudre (implying Å”love at first sight), Artya has now launched a rugged range of‚ electricity “mutilated” watches in the same collection for women.. These watches by Yvan Arpa exude strength, elegance, gentleness, best suited to the wrist of an elegant woman.
Specifications:
- Self-winding chronograph
- 38mm dial
- 28,800 vibrations per hour movement
- 316 case in steel silver color
- Options of Alzavel waterproof leather strap, a hand crafted high-tech rubber strap, and Ŕcrazy frog tanned cane toad strap
- Coated with about 15 gems
- 42-hour power reserve
- Power resistance of 50 meters
Also, not to forget to mention, these timepieces incorporates 17 artistic techniques such as collage, paintbrush pigmentation and instruments like brushes, knives and forges.
Romaine Jerome Moon Invader watch brings back the saga of Lunar Lander
Romaine Jerome’s Moon Invader “takes its inspiration‚ from the Apollo 11″. They don’t just say that, the elements of the watch are actually constructed from pieces from the lunar lander!
Not only that, even the design – a unique ball and socket system – resembles the feet of the lunar lander.
Other specifications:
- 46 mm case made from steel combined by fusion with spare parts from Apollo 11
- Black metal Automatic movement
- Calibre of RJ001-A ” Frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour
- symbolic X’ on the dial
- Moon Silver” plate on the caseback made from actual moon rock
- Mesh pattern on the multi-layered dial inspired by the woven metal strands seen on the tires of lunar roving vehicles
- 42 hour power reserve
- 30-meter water-resistant
- Black vulcanized rubber strap
The Romain Jerome Moon Invader watch will be available in a limited number of 1, 969 pieces in a range of variations: purely in steel, in combination of steel and red gold, and in chronograph versions.
Glendfiddich 40 year old expression for just $2,600!
Glendfiddich has announced the release of the sixth edition 40 Year Old – world’s finest single malt Scotch whisky.
Priced at $2600 per bottle, only 600 of bottles of Glendfiddich 40 year old expression has been made available in the market.
Packaged in a hand-made oak box with a brass plaque, and personalized with the bottle number and bottling date; each bottle is signed by Peter Gordon, the great-great-grandson of Glenfiddich distillery founder William Grant.
The case of the bottle comes covered with calf leather, while an engraved copper sign is decorated with delicate filigree on the top of the case. This packaging has been completed with a lock and a key. ‚
P6780 – Porsche’s second diver’s watch in 25 years
Nearly 25 years after Porsche – company founder Prof. F.A. Porsche – designed the Ocean 2000′ diver’s watch in 1983, the legendary automobile manufacturer has again taken their designing skills from land into the water with the P’6780.
Specifications:
- Stainless steel case
- Capable of reaching depths of up to reach depths of up to 1000M/3,280ft
- ETA Calibre 2892-A2 movement
- Three-part case which allows the watch to be lifted to reset the time
- Cylindrical steel container on the dial
- Titanium bracket fixed firmly to the rubber wrist strap (this also makes the watch shockproof and avoids accidental re-setting of the crown)
- Power reserve of 42 hours
According to Porsche design, the new P’6780 Diver was created with Prof. F. A. Porsche’s words in mind: When you think about the function of something, its design sometimes emerges of its own accord.
Girard-Perregaux Opera One marks an unparalleled horological intelligence
Swiss luxury watch manufacture Girard-Perregaux has marked a remarkably complex technical accomplishment in its first ever Å”Opera watch, which comes in three new variations – Opera One, Opera Two, and Opera Three.
This unique version of its Opera One model integrates a tourbillon and a minute repeater ” which are said to be the most complex and challenging functions of a timepiece.
Specifications:
- 18 ct white gold case (measuring 40mm)
- 40mm white gold case
- Semi-transparent tinted sapphire dial
- Sapphire case-back
- GP9899 manual winding mechanical movement (with 37 jewels)
- Westminster chime marks the hours using four hammers to play a melody of four different notes
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
- Water resistant up to 30 meters
- Power‚ reserve: 75+ hours
- Alligator strap with an 18ct folding buckle
Big Bang Maradona timepiece honors Diego Maradona
Swiss watch maker has Humblot paid a tribute to legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona with the Big Bang Maradona timepiece. Also, the great footballer has signed a contract with Humblot to be their newest brand ambassador.
Specifications:
- HUBLOT HUB1146 chronograph movement with 55 jewels
- ‚ 42 hours power reserve
- 44.5 mm in diameter
- Black ceramic case
- Sapphire crystal covered a black dial face
- Argentine blue and white in luminescent on numerals
- Maradona’s jersey number, 10 in Mexcellent font inscribed on a sub-dial around the 3 o’clock position
- Etched version of his signature on the dial’s 6 o’clock position
- Black ceramic case back with another sapphire crystal adorned with an image of Diego Maradona’s arms up in victory
- Alligator band
Limited to only 250 units, the Big Bang Maradona is available at selected HUBLOT retailers.
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