Devon Tread 1 Watch: Contains Four Compact Microstep Motors - - A Unique Wath With Price Tag of Around $22,000

Having a watch is somewhat or a rarity anymore as most of us have cell phones to check the time. There are a still some people out there that would feel naked without a timepiece to sit upon their wrist. If you are one of those few, you know how difficult it can be to find an interesting watch. Even harder still is to find one that is unique. Well, the search for individuality is over, but it comes with a price tag of around $22,000.

While you’re catching your breath and trying to figure out how many other things you could buy with that money, you might want to hear why it has a phenomenal price. This Devon Tread 1 Watch contains four compact microstep motors that power several glass-nylon belts that will turn to give you the date and time. The exasperating amount of time that went into this wristwatch likely makes the price tag feasible enough already, but there is still more to it. The steel case around this complex design is scratch-resistant bulletproof polycarbonate. It may be a tad pricey…but it’s a lot more interesting than something that is simply dipped in gold and covered in Swarovski crystals.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Customized by Geneva Based Icelink - - The Best-jeweled Versions of the Smartphone in The Market

IceLink are best recognized for Gem watchmaker based at Geneva. They are famed for their 6 time zone watches. Those watches were highly commended by experts as well as the wealthy watch lovers. They have now zeroed in on the Blackberry phone and given it their signature treatment. They have utilized their crafty design aesthetics to the smartphone.

The Blackberry Bold 9700 has been customized by IceLink. One can safely say that they have created the best-jeweled versions of the smartphone available on the market. The phone hasn’t been over decorated. Only 6 carats of black diamond has been used to supplement the elegant look of the phone made with stainless steel with PVD finish. This is a limited edition creation and only 16 pieces have been created for sale. The IceLink BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been priced at $15,000.

IceLink is active on the watch front as well. A limited edition collection of five time zone watches in it “Zermatt” collection will be released soon. There will be simple as well as precious versions of the watch with cool cases made from stainless steel or modern brushed black titanium. The straps will be black rubber. They have already released the “Cortina” ladies watch collection with dazzling timepieces with colored topaz and white diamonds.

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Luxurious and Magnificent Bird Mansions Created by John Looser

TORONTO- Canada-based John Looser has come with some brilliant ideas to build lovely residences for feathered friends. These superb bird mansions are not just master pieces of art; but the same are extraordinarily detailed, magnificent and luxurious structures. 

 One of his creations has 103 rooms, plus a swimming pool that shows his amazingly detailed work. One more, for example, has a fly-through tunnel made for crazy birds. 

These luxurious creations of John Looser are created in Toronto and buzzing around the circles of Canadian bird lovers. These are totally handmade creations using reclaimed wood that adds exclusivity to these beautiful bird houses. 

Looser’s largest bird mansion is 9 feet by 9 feet in size. Few of his creations sometimes take weeks to complete the project that exactly matches his imagination and standard. 

The prices for his creations go up to £15,000 (that is about $24,180). Plus, Looser hopes to create replicas of famous English buildings, just for lovely birds, in the coming years.

For more details visit Looser’s bird mansions.

All New Cruiserio Coupe: Revamped Mercedes Maybach From Maybach and Xenatec - - Features a Powerful 600+ Horsepower Twin-turbocharged V12 Engine

One of the foremost names in the field of luxury automobiles, Maybach and the German engineering company, Xenatec, have now joined hands to bring out an all new and revamped Mercedes Maybach, in the form of an all new Cruiserio. This incredible coupe retains almost every aspect of the original Maybach 57 S limousine, while keeping the car to the status of a two door coupe. The Xenatec Maybach project, that was announced in the month of May this year, was given additional lifeline with the influx of $90.8 million investment from the Saudi firm called AutoKingdom

The all new Cruiserio Coupe features a powerful 600+ horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 engine, and the interiors as well as the technical aspects of the Maybach have been retained to keep the spirit of this luxury vehicle alive. This incredible new design was unveiled at the Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart, and as per reports, the company has planned to manufacture only 100 models of this gorgeous piece of automotive art. The Cruiserio Coupe will be available from James List in Riyadh with a price tag of $940,000.

Romain Jerome Titanic-DNA Tourbillon Steampunk (RJ Steampunk) - - Limited Edition Luxury Watch With Only 2012 Pieces

Romain Jerome, the luxury watchmaker has done it again. Their limited edition Romain Jerome Titanic-DNA Tourbillon Steampunk A la Grande was a grand success. They have just unveiled a follow up creation the RJ Steampunk. The new creations powerful design comes through polished steel paws, pistons and large Roman numerals. There are some differences in style from the Titanic watch but the basic difference this time is that RJ Steampunk uses a movement without a tourbillon.

The case of the Steampunk is large. The case is 50mm wide and the bezel is oxidized metal. The mechanism that looks very complicated and elaborate is held in place by four screwed-down pistons, which symbolize the RJ’s signature “X” motif. The screws go deep into the dial. The screws have been made so prominent and visible because they resemble steam engine pistons.

Romain Jerome is keeping the mechanisms simple and stressing more on design. The RJ Steampunk is basically a variation on the Titanic theme but has been very well executed. The final pricing for the new watch has not been declared but it should be lower than the Titanic due to the absence of a tourbillion. Only 2,012 pieces of RJ Stempunk will go into production.

Solemates: A 60 meter Lürssen Super Yacht designed by the Great Espen Oeino - - World's Most Expensive Charter Craft Available for Charter For $600,000 Per Week

Solemates is a 60 meter Lürssen super yacht that is available for charter for $600,000 per week. The super yacht has been designed by the great Espen Oeino is one of the world’s most exclusive charter craft. The latest cutting edge technologies and applications have been incorporated in the yacht to provide a unique experience to the guests who choose to charter it.

The new system in the yacht lets the guests control various functions via an iPad. The captain hands each guest their own iPad when they step aboard in case you don’t own one or didn’t think it was necessary to carry one to a vacations on the high seas. The iPad application allows the guests to control the shipboard entertainment and climate systems, adjust the blinds and lights in their cabins, and even summon a crewmember to bring more cocktails.

Glade Johnson has done the interiors for the sleek yacht that was launched in Monaco earlier this year. The interior blends elegant, rich woods and textures with contemporary sleek lines in a soothing palette of earth tones. The yacht provides luxurious accommodation for 12 guests. The main and upper deck salons are awash with natural light and the yacht offers impressive spaces for formal dining or casual dining and entertaining. A high end sound and lighting system transforms the yacht into a night club.

"The One": $145,000 Cool Looking Bike Created by Fast Attack AG of Switzerland

We have features quite a few Trendy Bikes here on Trends & Styles 4U. The latest one is from Fast Attack AG of Switzerland—a company who specializes in making custom motorbikes—has created another cool-looking bike called ‘The One.’

The One bike is a lightweight roadster made of titanium, aluminum and carbon fiber, making it a very high-performance motorbike.

The high speed bike consists a Harley Davidson engine, which increases its power to 110hp. This original bike carries a cool price of $145,000 and services for this street-legal bike are available at any Harley Davidson dealer.

Luxury Xbox 360 Kinect: Glittering With 5,000 Genuine Swarovski Crystals - - Bejeweled Model With a Price Tag of $631.66

The Kinect Sensor provides you with a gaming experience you have never had before. The most exciting thing about the Kinect is its full body tracking capability. This revolutionary technology allows the sensor to recognize your body and mirror your movements in the game. It puts you in the centre of the game and all the fun. You are not just the controller of the game but you do become a part of the game. In fact you become the central character and the main player of the game.

The new Xbox 360 Kinect with Swarovski elements is a glittering piece of equipment as it is adorned with as many as 5,000 genuine Swarovski crystals. The other feature of the new Kinect is a color VGA Motion Camera with a 640×480 pixel resolution at 30 EPS. An array of four microphones supports the single speaker voice recognition. But what sets this Kinect apart is the revolutionary body recognition technology.

Kinect Dance is perhaps the most popular game and when played on this bejeweled model it could be the best substitute for actually visiting a disco. The Kinect sensor is compatible with every Xbox 360. The ornamental sensor has been priced at $631.66.

The Grieb & Benzinger’s ‘Blue Sensation’ - - Hand-skeletonized Sterling Silver Timepiece

The Grieb & Benzinger’s ‘Blue Sensation’ was inspired by the historic Patek Philippe for Tiffany movement in 1889.

Constructed from 165g of solid platinum, making it the heaviest platinum watch on the market, this extraordinary and complicated timepiece has gone through a painstaking process so that every bridge features skeletonizing and guilloché.

The Blue Sensation features hand-skeletonized sterling silver with a Grieb & Benzinger-style frosted finish. This incredible timepiece is priced at $264,062.

The Prancing Horse: Limited Edition Silver Sculpture - - Unique And Exclusive Offer from Ferrari Stores

The Ferrari store has come up with another unique and exclusive offering. It is the limited edition silver sculpture of the Prancing Horse, a legend in the history of motoring and the symbol of the Maranello House throughout the world. The prancing horse is said to be the good luck charm for the Ferrari cars. There is a story that goes back to 1923, about how the figure became part of the Ferrari brand.

In 1923 Ferrari won his first trophy in Savio and met Countess Baracca, from whom he received an inscription and an invitation to use the Prancing Horse as a good luck charm on his own cars. And since then the Prancing Horse has been part of Ferrari. This limited edition Prancing Horse, weighing in at 850 grams, has been made entirely in silver and stands 20 centimeters high.

The sculpture is fixed on a Plexiglas base which features an etched and numbered label that guarantees the exclusivity of the limited edition. Only 99 pieces of the sculpture has been made for distribution worldwide. The exclusive sculpture will be delivered in an eye-catching red box. The offer price at the retail level has been fixed at $6,664.

Golden Apple from Steuben Glass Designed by Angus McDougall - - A Pefect Gift on This Christmas For Your Loved Ones

In the virtual world Apple is a brand to reckon with. If you are on the internet, you must be using your PC, laptop, tablet or a smart phone and there is a fair chance that you may be using an Apple product. Apple has demonstrated that through their research and development and innovation they have managed to stay ahead of time. But there have been other apples also that you can accessorize with or gift to loved ones.

One such example is the Golden Apple from Steuben Glass. Designed by Angus McDougall way back in 1940, the 4 inch tall apple is set in crystal, and accented with an 18K gold leaf and stem. It has not lost its charm, uniqueness and exclusivity over the 70 years of its existence. Its beauty can mesmerize anyone even today.

This exclusive and beautiful apple will cost you $2,900 for a piece. It is beautiful and ideal as a gift, this holiday season. You must hurry up if you need it for this Christmas. It is manufactured against order only and will take a minimum of two weeks to deliver. This beauty is a keepsake as its beauty will never diminish.

Gold Rush: Opulent Nail Polish - - The World’s Most Expensive From Models Own Available at Frost of London Priced at £83,000

If you stay busy experimenting with the weird or wired ideas of nail art or kill hours hunting for that one shade that makes you stand away from the random lot of girlies then here is something worth considering for you. Models Own has gathered courage to do away with the boundaries by unveiling world’s most expensive, opulent nail polish with Gold Rush. Priced at £83,000, the bottle got launched today and you can pick yours by reserving an order at Frost of London.

If you want to test the waters and doubt the worth of the blingy accessory then here I touch on the details for you: The very singular layer of the nail paint appeals to the eyes as it looks no less than a gold leaf.

The proof of the originality of its ingredients can be calculated from the fact that a total of 1,118 diamonds have been precisely inset weighing over 14 carats of ‘collection’ VVS quality and colours D, E and F. The diamonds sitting on your nails will be in harmony with your fingers and offers smooth touch. What adds to the appeal of the bottle is its gold and diamond encrusted lid that talks volumes to convince the affluent. The fine gold lid is hand-crafted from a solid slab of yellow gold, and weighs nearly 4 ounces.

Are you going to pick one for your beloved during this holiday season?

Art of Kinetik ‘Hedonist Yacht’: Powerful and Aesthetically Beautiful - - Sure to be a Dream for Any Yacht-lover.

Out of all the luxury yachts I have seen, the Art of Kinetik ‘Hedonist Yacht’ is one of the most impressively elegant. Powerful and aesthetically beautiful, the ‘Hedonist Yacht’ is sure to be a dream for any yacht-lover.

This elegant sporting craft boasts a rich, solid mahogany hull and is powered by Rolls Royce water jets, giving it a smooth ride of up to 40 knots. So if you’re looking for a yacht with elegance, class and pure power, the ‘Hedonist Yacht’ is sure to make the top of your list.

Giorgio G XO, Giorgio G Grand Cru and Giorgio G Grande Champagne Premier Cru - - Limited Edition of Cognacs From Giorgio Gucci

One of the biggest names in the fashion industry, Gucci, now it seems is more than eager to bring history back to life, as Giorgio Gucci, the grandson of the founder of Gucci, has now come out with an all new limited edition Cognacs. Creating a fine balance of fashion and some of the most exquisite alcohol in world, this incredible new line of Cognacs is one of the most prized additions to Giorgio Guccui’s own fashion label, Giorgio G, that was founded by Giorgio, after spending fifty years in the Gucci empire.

This rare and limited edition line of Cognacs have been selected from of the finest eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne region in France, where these immersive ingredients are known for their character and softness. The all new line of Cognacs will be available in three different variants Giorgio G XO, Giorgio G Grand Cru and Giorgio G Grande Champagne Premier Cru, whose distribution responsibilities have now been relegated to Emperor’s Brand.. The Giorgio G XO cognac is said to be over 35 years old and represents the best of the breed with its distinctive buttery vanilla and chocolate taste, as well as wood and leather undertones. The XO is a fruity and spicy Cognac, that glitters with its mahogany color. On the other hand, the Giorgio G Grand Cru is 50 years old, thereby enriching its taste all the more and gives out a copper color glitter. When you smell the Grand Cru, you get the telltale whiff of grapes, prunes, apricots, smoky oak and vanilla, along with jasmine and honeysuckle.

Holiday Season Preparations by Ralph Lauren - - Luxury and Unique Skull-shaped Cufflinks Worth of $10,000

With the holiday season coming in, various brands have started coming up with gift items. Ralph Lauren is not staying behind and has come out with a Holiday Collection that includes a vast array of items ranging from decorative items, entertaining accoutrements, travel accessories, cashmere, cufflinks, crystal barware and what not. Their cufflinks in particular are quite eye-catching I must say.

As you can see in the above pic, they are shaped as skulls and would definitely add something special to your attire. But the motif is not the only thing that makes it so special. The white gold and diamond eyes also add to its special appeal. The price might be a bit out of the price range of most, coming in at $10,000. This skull motif can also be seen on their velvet throw pillow and a cashmere dog sweater priced at $195 and $115 respectively.

Other items of interest include a beautiful tartan leather bag, accessories for both men and women. For women there is a Tiffin Bag made of black alligator leather ($16,995), a retro style sunglass with a red tartan finishing ($375), and watches with a price range of $17,500 to $32,000. Men might be interested in a Cooper Bag ($3,995), apart from the timepieces. Check out their website for more info.

Moon: The Hottest Honeymoon Destination - - Honeymoon Suite in a Spaceshuttle Designed by Yelken Octuri

The hottest destinations are no longer Paris, Rome and Venice. Oh no, this time you can’t even guess it. It’s the moon!

Yelken Octuri works as a designer of interiors for Airbus. His hobby is to create imaginary airplanes that the rest of us can’t even imagine. His latest creation is a honeymoon suite in a space shuttle for those very enthusiastic people who would to have this fantabulous experience of honeymooning in space. Octuri’s design is such that a large shuttle takes off and releases the honeymoon space suite into space. The suit comes with huge windows that give you panoramic views of the earth.

Not to forget the lovely, soft, round bed. If you are wondering how exactly the couple is going to honeymoon in all that weightlessness, Octuri has solutions for that too. Wrapping structures or outfits with straps will be used so that the couple doesn’t keep floating about and knows exactly what microgravity sex is all about. As for coming back to earth, parachutes will drop you down into the ocean once the honeymoon is over.

Price for this starry experience, unknown!

Recent Sports Match-up: Maria Sharapova Gets Engaged With Los Angeles Lakers Star Sasha Vujacic

 

This is a match made in sports heaven, Los Angeles Lakers star Sasha Vujacic recently proposed to his girlfriend, the tall tennis star Maria Sharapova. Miss Sharapova seems to be very happy with the turn of events and why not, her engagement ring is estimated to be worth over $250,000. She was seen proudly showing it off all around town. The ring is made of platinum and has a beautiful diamond set in it.

According to jewellery expert Michael O’Connor the center stone is a cushion-cut diamond of around 7 to 8 carats encrusted on a thick, split-shank band. Sharapova had signed a deal with Tiffany & Co. long time back, but it isn’t sure whether this engagement ring is by Tiffany’s or not. And how did the guy propose? Well it wasn’t too flashy and the proposal infact took place in his home in Manhattan Beach, California.

The bride to be says that she feels very spoilt. I am sure she does! A wedding date hasn’t been set as yet, but I am sure it would garner a lot of media attention as usual. Well, we wish the couple many congratulations and hope that they make very tall, beautiful babies.

Original Darth Vader Costume up for Auction - - Worn by Darth Vader in the Second Installment of the Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back in 1980

This would probably be the coolest Halloween costume ever! You would think that it is not all that uncommon to see people wearing the Darth Vader costume. But this one is very special. This costume was actually worn by Darth Vader in the second installment of the Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back in 1980.

Neil Roberts, head of the popular culture department at Christie’s went on to say that: ”Darth Vader is defined by his costume, which has made him one of the most recognized characters from the history of film. The global appeal of the Star Wars films, and the interest that the series has attracted from a number of generations, is perhaps unprecedented in the world of cinema. Christie’s have sold some incredible relics from popular culture in the past from Dorothy’s red slippers from The Wizard Of Oz to a dress made for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s; arguably the Darth Vader costume is the most iconic of all.”

Now a bit of trivia; Dave Prowse played the role of Darth Vader but James Earl Jones provided the voice. This original costume is expected to raise about £230,000 at the auctioned being held next month. A part of the proceed will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

"Ferrari Paddock Chronograph" - - Ferrari Unveils New Range of Limited Edition of Ferrari Chronograph Watches

Watch and Wheels is not really common but seems Ferrari fancies un-commonalities. And here I warn you to connect the strings of your imagination as the wheel king unveils a new range of limited edition of Ferrari chronograph watches. The watches are accessible wholly from Ferrari’s online store and surely would be picked quite early as there are only 299 units designed. Called “Ferrari Paddock Chronograph,” the new range pays reverence to Italy and features three chronographs including a unique Black Carbon version pooled with a pair of cuff-links highlighting the Prancing Horse logo adorned on a carbon fiber and stainless steel setting.

For each watch, there is an elite lacquered box designed, available in green, white or red (the colors of Italian flag). Also, each box is imprinted with a limited edition number and comes with an expressly noticeable plate and detachable feature-packed case. Those in a mood to flaunt Ferrari logo can ink a deal with one of these watches that comes with a unique paperweight carved in the shape of the Ferrari logo.

Key features of the range include a Swiss quartz movement, a matte polished stainless steel case, a flat hardened mineral crystal with anti-glare coating and a leather strap with Ferrari Scudetto embossing. Priced at €695 (approximately $1,050), this surely an accessory to exhibit your amount of love for watches and wheels from the same maker, Ferrai.

"Renard GT" With V-Twin 1200cc Aluminum Engine - - 192 Pounds Two-Wheeler Luxury Will Cost You $ 96,000

How about pay $ 96,000 in a Carbon Fiber bike? Just to get an idea with this value in the USA you can choose a Lamborghini.

The whole structure of the motorcycle is made of carbon fiber; the result is a bike light and very sturdy.


The carbon fiber chassis Renard GT weighs just 11 kg. The engine is a V-Twin 1200cc aluminum can generate 130CV at 6500 rpm.

In 2008, a group of entrepreneurs, designers and engineers came together to revitalize the traditional brand of bikes. And Renard The GT is the example of the power he holds a symbol of power and quality. Its DNA is a masterpiece of engineering: lightweight composite engine with two cylinders in “V”, mounted longitudinally and components that represent the vanguard of the motorcycle industry.

The carbon fiber monocoque weighing just 11 kilograms, is reinforced with Kevlar to make it resistant to shocks and vibrations. With the largest cross section, the body is stiffer than a regular tubular structure, thus ensuring a very precise direction. The design “unibody” integrates the frame, tank and details in a single structure, maintaining the distinctive look and elegant.

However, as interesting as the bike is the history of the manufacturer. The Cycles Renard was a motorcycle brand in Estonia which was reduced to ashes during a bombing in World War II.

The use of carbon fiber makes the final weight of the Renard GT is only 190 pounds.