amfAR New York Gala by Hublot

amfAR New York Gala by Hublot

Hublot, Swiss timepiece brand is presenting the amfAR New York Gala, honoring those who have led the global struggle against HIV/AIDS and presenting a new watch collection that pays tribute to amfAR.

The timepiece  features some signature hallmarks of Hublot’s craftsmanship which includes its large round dial done up in mother of pearl, housed in a black ceramic case, white gold embezzlement with 48 baguette cut diamonds, self-winding chronograph movement, and also white alligator leather stitched on the black rubber based strapping.

To dedicate the cause associated with amFar organization, their colors feature at the 5 ‘o’clock slot on the dial. The hours however, have been inscribed in Arabic numerals at 2-hour intervals, where as the markings of the minutes feature in between, using a special blue shade.

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Martell Cordon Bleu Centenary edition

Martell Cordon Bleu Centenary edition

Martell Cognac is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of limited-edition Cordon Bleu Centenary
The cognac will have the added spicy tongue of cinnamon, known to add its own signatures to this revered blend of the Cordon Bleu and comes in wooden case with silver trims and a magnetite opening system.

Special Edition

The gift case is engraved with key historical dates relating to Martell Cordon Bleu and is decorated with 100 silver metallic squares in honour of the occasion. The limited edition package contains a blue lacquered and silver bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu and a montre bottle containing a selection of 100% Borderies Cognac blended by Martell’s cellar master Benoit Fil.

Though the artwork and color tones have been kept the same, the bottle of the second edition is a transparent one where the XO cognac has been packaged, with a silver colored crown with a signature near the neck.
Special Edition-495 US$ ,
Second Edition - 173 US$

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Triumph Bonneville Steve McQueen Edition

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 STEVE MCQUEEN EDITION

£7,700   

A commemorative version based on the Bonneville T100,  Bonneville Steve McQueen Edition features a military-style matte khaki green livery, stencil-style Triumph decal on the tank and the actor’s signature on the side covers.

Featuring a solo seat and black luggage rack, the McQueen bike has also been fitted with a skid plate and small black-bodied headlamp.  To ensure bike’s authenticity, the machine is individually numbered with a plaque placed on the handlebar clamp, while owners will also receive a certificate of authenticity with their machine.

Technical Specifications:

• 865cc parallel twin engine
• Air-cooled DOHC engine: 67 horsepower, 43 miles-per gallon
• Fuel injection (styled to look like a carburettor)
• Dual-piston Nissin disc brakes front and rear
• Black steel cradle frame
• 41mm front fork, rear suspension springs and engine accents
• Five-speed manual transmission

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2012 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA SPECIAL EDITION

2012 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA SPECIAL EDITION

(Limited Production of 450 Models)

2012 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA  Features a black-only Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) with two new exterior colors,  new 17-inch black gunmetal alloy wheels, black exterior accents, black heated leather seats and piano black interior finishes.

Available with either the six-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter or six-speed Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, the Special Edition model is based off the Grand Touring model. 

 Both Premium and Suspension packages will be standard on the MX-5 Special Edition and include features such as a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, Bilstein shocks and a sport-tuned suspension.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil its 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

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Bacardi 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Rum

Ron Bacardi de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII

Price: $2,000 ( limited to 400 pieces)

Ron Bacardi de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII was created by eight Maestros de Ron (Master Blenders) to honor 150 years of Bacardi rum-making expertise and craftsmanship.

The world’s largest privately-owned liquor company has created the unique blend of rum by letting it slowly refined in American oak barrels for 20 years and finished in 60-year-old cognac barrels, leaving the special spirit with unique characteristic. Cased in special leather, these crystal decanters will be holding 500 ml of the coveted beverage.

The first Bacardi 150th party will take place in Germany on January 28, followed by Canada parties starting February 1, and the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East starting February 4.

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Hublot King Power Diego Maradona Watch

Hublot King Power Diego Maradona Watch

The second generation of Hublot Maradona limited edition – The King Power Maradona – in a limited edition of just 500 pieces was globally launched by Diego Maradona and Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot.
Bearing the symbolic 10 and Maradona’s signature on the dial, Hublot has developed a special King Power equipped with a chronograph movement distinguished by two centre chrono hands.  The wearer can keep track of both hands at a glance; the first indicates the seconds and the other hand, specially developed for football indicates the time elapsed out of the 45 mins in each half.

Ceramic version (Limited to 500 numbered pieces)

References:   716.CI.1129.RX.DMA11

Micro-blasted black ceramic with black rubber moulding

Black PVD titanium with black rubber insert

Hands : Satin-finished and ruthenium coated with white SuperLuminova™;

Gold version (Limited to 200 numbered pieces)

 References:   716.OM.1129.RX.DMA12

Circular Satin-finished black ceramic with black rubber moulding;

 6 H-shaped relief black PVD titanium screws

Hands : Satin-finished gold plated hands with white SuperLuminova™

18K King Gold with black rubber insert

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Cavallino GT1 Air speaker dock by Logic3

Logic3 Cavallino GT1 Air

Price: $750
The Logic3 Cavallino GT1 Air is a premium-price multi-unit speaker dock with a 2.2.1 speaker arrangement. Connectivity is possible via AirPlay or the dock connector for Apple products, or via Bluetooth for other devices. The dock also includes Composite video out, and a USB charging port.
Specs:

• Color   -  Black / Silver
• Wireless streaming     AirPlay (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth
• iPod / iPhone dock connector   -  Yes
• iPad compatible dock  -   Yes
• Bass speaker(s)  -   1
• Bass speaker size (diam.)  -   6.5 inches
• Mid-range speaker(s)   -  2
• Tweeter speaker(s)    - 2
• Min. frequency response -    20 Hz
• Max. frequency response  -   22000 Hz
• 3.5mm stereo analog audio input(s)   -  1
• Wireless streaming   -  AirPlay (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth
• Bluetooth profiles   -  A2DP, AVRCP
• iPod / iPhone dock connector  -   Yes
• iPad compatible dock -    Yes

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph

Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph

Jaeger-LeCoultre  pays hommage to the classic Deep Sea styling, with a new timepiece, the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph.

Featuring a 40.5 mm case , a fixed bezel surrounds a classic black dial face, protected by a Plexiglas watch glass. The hour-markers as well as the central hour and minute hands are covered by a Superluminova coating with a warm orange-tinted shade

The time intervals measured by the two-button chronograph are indicated by two counters for the hours and minutes, positioned at 9 and 3 o’clock, as well as by the central seconds hand. The back of the stainless steel case also bears the same engraved motif as the historical model, depicting a frogman surrounded by bubbles, finishing it off with an embossed black calfskin leather strap looks exactly like the one fitted on the original.

Technical characteristics:

• Movement : mechanical automatic movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751G crafted, assembled and decorated by hand, 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Dial : matt black with hands and hour-markers featuring “Tropic” coloured superluminova
• Case : steel 40.5 mm in diameter, plexiglass watch glass
• Strap : black leather with steel pin buckle
• Reference : Q207857J

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Big Bang FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Winners by Hublot

 Big Bang FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Winners

Big Bang FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011™ Winners was released by Hublot, Official FIFA timekeeper and Official FIFA Watch of the FIFA World CupTM to commemorate the victory of an Asian Women's Football Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 .

This elegant watch with pure white dial is accentuated by pink color inspired by the dianthus flower, which is the symbol of the team. Its sophisticated white rubber straps allow the comfort, and the bezel adorned with brilliant diamonds reflects the feminine yet strong image of the champions. The trophy symbolizes the triumph and the words FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2011 CHAMPIONS are engraved on its steel case back.

Big Bang FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Winners back view

All proceeds of the sales will go to a Non-profit organization KIDS EARTH FUND (KEF), which is engaged in charity activities over the world to help kids, who are suffering from conflict, war, poverty or disasters.  KEF also supports kids in Tohoku area, where was hugely affected by the earthquake occurred in March 2011.


This timepiece will be manufactured in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Reference: 361.SE.2090.RW.1104.NAS11
• Case: Big Bang 38 mm in polished & satin-finished Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Polished & satin-finished stainless steel, set with 126 diamonds for 0.87 ct, 6 H-shaped countersunk, polished & locked titanium screws
• Crystal: Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective treatment
• Bezel Lugs: White composite resin
• Lateral inserts: White composite resin
• Crown: Polished & satin-finished steel with white color rubber insert
• Case-back: Stainless steel with circular satin finish, “Fifa Women’s World Cup 2011™ Champions” engraving and the World Cup logo
• Dial: Matt white with pink varnished appliques
• Hands: Faceted, polished and rhodium-plated, with white SuperLuminova™ Pink chronograph hand with polished & rhodium-plated H counterpoise
• Movement: HUB2900 – Quartz movement
• Components: 43
• Jewels: 7
• Wristlet: Adjustable white rubber strap
• Clasp: Big Bang steel deployant buckle, titanium screws and steel plate

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limited edition Oscar de la Renta x Beats by Dr. Dre

Oscar de la Renta Beats Dr Dre headphones

Price: $695

Oscar de la Renta  in  partnership with rapper Dr. Dre unveils a pair of lavish designer headphones which double up as earmuffs. These fluffy “luxe silver fox” earmuffs surround a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.

This limited edition item is one of de la Renta’s more extravagant partnerships, compared to the label’s teaming up with US luxury stationery firm Mrs. John L. Strong on items such as note cards, invitations and place cards.

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Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2012 watch

Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2012 watch

This limited series of 14 watches, each set with 2.95 carats of precious stones, offers a fresh take on the refined aesthetics of the Blancpain Women collection.

With its diamond-set bezel and lugs, caseband set with four diamonds and a heart-shaped ruby, crown adorned with a diamond and pushpieces covered with cabochon-cut rubies, the white gold case sparkles with dazzling splendour.
The watch with 18-carat gold 36 mm casing and mother-of-pearl dial is literally a visual stunner. The dial  features marquetry motif with eight diamond hour markers with its heart-shaped counterweight of its central sweep seconds hand is delicately hand-painted with a feather to create a distinctive convex shape.

Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2012 watch closeup

The three white mother-of-pearl heart registers include the seconds shown on a subdial at 6 o’clock, the elapsed minutes at 3 o’clock and the elapsed hours at 9 o’clock. The date appears through an oval aperture at 12 o’clock.

The sapphire crystal case back reveals a self-winding Calibre F185 flyback chronograph movement. The crown is set with a diamond and the two pushers are set with cabochon-cut rubies. The first pusher at 2 o’clock starts and stops the chronograph, while the other pusher at 4 o’clock handles the flyback function.
The Saint-Valentin Chronograph comes fitted with a white exotic leather strap, and can be presented in a wooden box lined with white nappa leather.

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Source: Blancpain

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Limited Edition Sylvester Stallone “Chaos” Pen

Limited Edition Sylvester Stallone “Chaos” Pen

Montegrappa, Italy’s most revered manufacturer of fine writing instruments is all set to launch the new pen collection inspired and designed by company brand ambassador and world’s star Sylvester Stallone.

Also legendary actor, filmmaker and writer has found an inspiration for the theme and design of his signature pen, aptly titled Chaos in his blockbuster film, The Expendables.

The body of the pen is made of black pearlised celluloid with overlays in sterling silver or solid 18K gold. The overlays are finished by hand by Montegrappa’s skilled craftsmen and feature an antiqued finish with accents in red and yellow translucent enamel to represent the colors of fire. The pen is engraved with the symbols of life and death as it has some reptiles that represent the early life on earth and skulls that signify death.

The Chaos pen is the first from the Cult collection. The pen has been intricately designed by the artisans by keeping even the minutest details in mind. Its design was cultivated by the works of 16th century artists including Battista Franco, Albrecht Durer, Hans Sebald Beham and Antonio Pollaiolo to create Mr. Stallone’s idea of Chaos; a sense of the Renaissance, when things were more simplified and perhaps more noble, placed against our current technological society.

The Montegrappa Chaos pen collection is available as a limited edition of 1,000 fountain pens and 912 roller balls in sterling silver, which represents Montegrappa’s 1912 date of establishment. Additionally, 100 fountain pens and 100 roller balls in solid 18K gold and 10 fountain pens and 10 roller balls in solid 18K gold with precious stones will be available for enthusiasts of both the screen legend and Montegrappa.

Source:  Montegrappa

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