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World's 1st Diamond Encrusted Nokia E71
Continental Mobiles have blinged up the Nokia E71, making it the world’s first Nokia to be diamond encrusted.
Priced at $9,500, the Nokia E71 Business QWERTY Luxury Mobile Phone is adorned with brilliant Vs1 quality diamonds.
And yeah, you don’t need to worry about the features as it comes incorporated with all the necessary features that you can think of. As for me, what’s really striking is this subtle backlit centre key, which indicates when an event is due or an e-mail has arrived. Also, don’t miss out the QWERTY keyboard sitting on the face enclosed with diamond border.
2054 model-year car, Lexus on eBay for $88,000
Remember Steven Spielberg’s film “Minority Report”? Or do you atleast remember the luxury auto brand Lexus which featured as the car of the future in the movie?
So yeah, this car was up for sale on eBay at an asking price of $88,000, but alas! It has been sold out.
According to the seller, the 2054 model-year car, which is one of only three made by Lexus, is about the same size as a Chrysler 300 and has only 38 miles on it since it was built. The car boasts a six-cylinder Chevy engine–which is 47,000 miles old–and comes with a manual transmission.
Bernard Madoff's luxury yachts and Mercedez Benz to go under the hammer
Federal agents will be auctioning off Bernard Madoff’s possessions – that include several luxury yachts and a Mercedez Benz “” on Tuesday in Ft. Lauderdale at an auction held by U.S. Marshals Service.
The auction will also include four vessels and one vehicle – a black 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 convertible, which has just 12,800 miles on the odometer. The most anticipated item is Madoff’s M/V the Bull, a 55-foot 1969 Rybovich custom-built sport-fisherman. The other vessels are Madoff’s 38-foot Shelter Island runabout, named “Sitting Bull,” and a 24-foot Maverick center console named “Little Bull.” There is also a 61-foot Viking fishing yacht formerly owned by Madoff’s ex-chief financial officer, Frank DiPascali.
All proceeds from the sale will go towards the victims of Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.
Man-made No Man Land’s fort up for sale
Do you have a hidden desire to own a Victorian-era sea fort ever in your life? Well! Then here’s your grab. A Victorian-era sea fort is up for sale in Britain for a whopping US $8.1 million. Named No Man Land’ fort, this is situated 1 mile off the coast of Portsmouth.
This fort which is currently being served as a luxury hotel was originally build with a purpose to house 80 sailors to ward off an attack from the French navy. It features 21 lavish themed rooms, two helipads and heated indoor swimming pool. Build between 1861 and 1880; this fort has been crafted largely of granite. This 200 feet high fort has its own electricity generators and a borehole sunk into the seabed takes care of the water supply.
Pigeon Forge now has Marriott International’s SpringHill Suites
Marriott International SprinHill suits are now available at Pigeon Forge as well. Each suite is equipped with living, working and sleeping spaces which are carefully divided for full comfort and privacy. The hotel has iHome docking station in every suite along with a pullout sofa bed and a lounge chair with ottoman for additional space requirements. Microwave, refrigerator and a 37-inch HDTV along with separate bathroom ad shower areas are not be mentioned items.
Guests can also enjoy an easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Incredible Christmas Place and the brand new Titanic Exhibit and Museum which are very close to the luxury hotel. The starting prize of the suite is $119 for one night.
Bang & Olufsen to launch BeoLab 11 Subwoofer
Bang & Olufsen, the famed high end electronics maker is all set to woo their target customers who are known for their high taste for luxury products. The company has come up with BeoLab 11 sub woofer which is expected to be a treat for every music lover and a threat for neighbors. Amusing isn’t it? Well! Known for its loud music, the woofer combines stylish design with an unmatched performance.
The highlight of this subwoofer will be two 6.5-inch drivers facing each other in an aluminum shell. the must have for style conscious music buff is priced at $2000 and will be available in the North American markets by May 2010.
Balmain crocodile skin jacket appraised at $66,541
Balmain has created a very fashionable jacket made of crocodile skin and featuring a Mandarin style collar and layered shoulder epaulettes.
The jacket boasts of braided front edges which are open and tattered and unfinished cuffs, to add a touch of boldness. There is also a frayed tail on the backside.
Available through the online luxury retailer Luisaviaroma, the Balmain leather jacket has been priced at $66,541.
Ritz Carlton now in Los Angeles
The Ritz Carlton hotel has made its debut in Los Angeles – Perched on the upper floors of the 54-story tower that it shares with sister hotel the JW Marriott Los Angeles – at the giant L.A. Live entertainment complex downtown on Friday.
According to General Manager Javier Cano, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles is now a part of L.A. LIVE and the renaissance of Downtown Los Angeles and will provide another dimension to this exciting and active area, which is now a true destination for travelers and local residents.
According to Ritz-Carlton spokeswoman Vivian Deuschl, the entire hotel was scheduled to open April 15, but Deuschl said guests were so excited about staying at the new spot that 20 rooms were being opened early.
The specifications of the hotel are as follows:
Well-appointed guestrooms, including 14 suites
3,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite which includes piano and entertainment room, media corner, lounge, kitchen and formal dining area.
Spa (nine treatment rooms, aromatherapy steam rooms, cold plunge showers, relaxation lounges and each treatment table equipped with an iPod dock)
Rooftop swimming pool
Bar
Wolfgang Puck restaurant
Ritz-Carlton club floor
2,000-square-foot fitness center
23rd-floor Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, which offers free breakfast, snacks, cocktails and business services (at an additional fee, of course)
However, only 20 of the luxury hotel’s 123 rooms will be available till the rest are fully furnished are given the finishing touches before opening mid-April.
The ‘Ladyhawke Tourbillion’ will take your breath away..
The partnership between Boucheron and Girard-Perregaux have resulted in yet another utterly stunning masterpiece ” the Ladyhawke Tourbillion.
This one-off luxury watch incorporates Girard Perregaux’s manual tourbillon which is made of three gold Bridges, white gold set case with eight hundred and thirty three multicoloured diamonds and rubies that totals twenty five carats, articulated bracelet with an invisible clasp mechanism, 72 hour power reserve
Entirely hand-decorated and assembled, this exquisite creation is available only on request.
According to Jean-Christophe Bƒdos, President of Boucheron, he is proud of this alliance between two sister companies sharing a rich and fascinating history. It embodies the perfect encounter of High Jewellery and High Watchmaking.
Luigi Macaluso, President of Girard-Perregaux, he is deeply honoured by this extraordinary alliance: for the very first time, Girard-Perregaux has decided to make its Tourbillon with three gold Bridges movement ” a true icon of Swiss High Watchmaking ” available to Boucheron for inclusion in this fabulous jewellery creation.
P’9522 BLACK mobile phone – Exclusively for Porsche owners
The German luxury sports car company’s subsidiary, Porsche design, recently unveiled the Porsche P’9522 Black Edition mobile phone in Singapore.
Priced at $1723, the phone is made out of black anodized aluminum and black mineral glass and a Biometric Fingerprint Sensor technology.
According to Porsche Design Group CEO Dr. Juergen Gessler, as is typical for Porsche Design, the black has a functional background:‚ derived from the appearance of the non-reflective instruments used in racing cars,‚ which avoids unwanted reflections and guarantees easy readability… the device has‚ excellent sound and image reproduction, as well as innovative functions.
Meant for all the Porsche owners in Singapore, the Porsche P’9522 Black Edition mobile phone has been manufactured by Sagem Wireless and is available from Stuttgart Auto.
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