We have seen many different USB memory sticks in the past from solid gold with diamonds to a diamond encrusted Swiss Army knife but never one produced by a renowned jeweller. Cartier have produced one as part of its Pasha collection which was designed in 1989 by the acclaimed horologue Gérald Genta who also takes […]
Archive for August, 2006
This is the most unconventional way to fill a room that looks empty. The US Bureau of Engraving and Printing sell uncut currency in sheets which are usually framed but can be used as wall paper. It is available in denominations of $1, $2(pictured), $5, $10, $20, $50 and of course $100 in sheets of […]
At the fifth annual Riva Trophy in Porto Cervo, Sardinia Riva unveiled their latest yacht the Riva Vertigo 63. The yacht is 20 meters long, the hull is made of fiber glass and it has three cabins. It is powered by two diesel MAN engines each capable of outputting 1360 hp. Although this boat can […]
Nespresso Siemens by Porsche Design Espresso Machine
Published August 18th, 2006 in Consumer Technology. 1 CommentEven though most of us are sick of Porsche Design this is a very impressive espresso machine. We have written about the limited edition Alinghi Nespresso machine before but this is in a completely different league as it is an incredibly powerful machine. In respect to power, the pressure the machine is capable of is […]
Hermès is well known for their silk work, most notably their scarves and ties. However they also make handkerchiefs for men. The handkerchiefs come in a variety of designs as well as printed ones like the scarves as well as monocolored ones like some ties. The one pictured is a monocolored monogrammed (with the […]
From Ebel’s BTR (Back To Roots) collection comes this 1911 GMT watch. The 1911 is one of Ebels signature collections and this is basically a hybrid BTR and 1911 collections watch. The watch features a caliber 240 complication and a second 24 hour mini complication. It has double sapphire crystals and the dial is avaible […]
Montblanc Bohème Royal Black & White Fountain Pen
Published August 15th, 2006 in Writing Instruments. 0 CommentsThis Montblanc fountain pen is a unique pen, it belongs to the Bohème collection which is one of their most prized permanent collection. The nib is retractable and is made of platinum plated gold. The barrel is 18 K white gold barrel as is the cap and is set with a total of 1,430 brilliant-cut […]
A complete ban on the sale of Fois Gras will come into effect on August 22 in the city of Chicago Until the ban does come into effect Chicago restaurants have created menus featuring fois gras in all possible forms, such as searing it, chilling it and even turning it into a sauce. Many people […]
The Embraer Lineage 1000 is largely based on the highly successful Embraer passenger jet, the E-190. The Lineage 1000 is the largest designated jet except for the Boeing Business Jet and Airbus Corporate Jet. The range of the Lineage 1000 in comparison to the E-190 is nearly double due to its added fuel tanks in […]
BenQ Siemens Limited Edition S68 Mobile Phone
Published August 12th, 2006 in Consumer Technology. 3 CommentsAlthough not in league with Vertu or Goldvish this limited edition phone is of exceptional quality mainly due to the materials incorporated in its production. The materials used include stainless steel and ceramic both rarely used in mobile phones. Stainless steel is used in both the Vertu Signature and Ascent collections as well as the […]