Now and again we get taken in by two for one deals, but this one really takes the biscuit. You can purchase a motorcycle that comes with a luxury boat. The bike itself is a thing of beauty. Modelled on a classic Harley Rocker, it’s a custom-built Harley Davidson with a cleaned up frame. It... »
Fun-loving entrepreneur Richard Branson has completed a refit of his 105-foot carbon fiber catamaran and is offering it for charter this season to those looking for a bit of the billionaire lifestyle. Originally launched as the Lady Barbaretta in 2003 and now named Necker Belle, she spent two years being done over at Australia’s... »
It’s nice looking but it seems to lack soul. The watch is seemingly only meant for serious Panerai collectors looking for a modern watch to fill the shoes of a vintage model that probably can’t be acquired. For 12 collectors, some amorphous dream will be fulfilled when Panerai releases this limited edition Radiomir Titanium... »
Julien Anglade, a talented design student at Strate College in Sèvres, France, has come up with a hybrid yacht concept harking back to the golden days of luxury ocean cruises. The 150-metre IKKAR accommodates 50 passengers in ultimate luxury along with a crew of 60 to look after them. The ship is designed to... »
Regular James Spotting readers know that we sometimes highlight the work of promising automotive design students whose freedom from the constraints of pragmatism – and sometimes even reality – often result in extremely appealing concepts. Slavche Tanevsky, a design student at Munich University, is a case in point. He’s come up with what could... »
Alhen, Germany-based exotic auto tuner EDO Competition turns out some of the best looking tweaked supercar setups in the world. Their secret is subtlety; unlike some when it comes to automotive aesthetics their motto is “less is more”. Case in point: their new Lamborghini LP600/4. They’ve managed to increase the model’s power to 600... »
At the Dubai Motor Show they went gaga over the Brabus GLK V12, a modified Mercedes-Benz billed as the world’s fastest street-legal SUV which made its world debut. Powered by a 750 hp 12-cylinder twin turbo engine, the vehicle set a new speed record of 322.3 km/h at the Nardo test track in October.... »
Congratulations Depeche heads, DM are holding a concert at legendary Knightsbridge avenue the Royal Albert Hall on February 17 next year. The proceeds from the gig will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organization that supports young cancer sufferers. Even if I do treasure Depeche Mode (in fact, it’s easily the greatest... »
Better known for masculine horological wonders and a sense of classicism, Swiss manufacture Blancpain is nevertheless in touch with its feminine side, as this unprecedented shaped watch. As you can tell from the picture, Blancpain hasn’t made an actual picture available yet for what they say is their first-ever shaped watch. The official release from... »
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo made its first public appearance in Hong Kong when it poked its head out at the Spasso Bar in Harbour City. Held earlier this month, the event marked the launch of the model in Hong Kong. A multitude of big names attended, such as the Taiwanese artist Ethan... »