Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur watch

Ulysse Nardin’s latest Marine Torpilleur watch is inspired by vintage marine chronometers but in a lighter, thinner version. With a 42 mm case, the Marine Torpilleur is powered by the automatic Calibre UN-118 which offers time, date, and power reserve functions. Available in stainless steel or 18k rose gold the watch features a coin like edge on the bezel that is reminiscent of rotating bezels with textures for better grip. The dial comes in two variants, a blue and a white. The rose gold version is only offered with a white dial, while the stainless steel is offered with both. The dial has Roman numerals painted very legibly and elegantly, a second sub-dial at 6 o’clock, and power reserve at 12 o’clock. The date window is provided at 6 o’clock and the “1846” painted in red is a reference to the brand’s year of founding. The spade-shaped hands are in keeping with the vintage theme and are heat-blued for the white dial and polished for the blue.

1967 Ferrari 330 GTC to be auctioned by Sotheby’s in August

RM Sotheby’s is all set to auction the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC at Monterey in mid-August this year. The 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC is known for being one of the earliest Ferraris created for street driving, incorporating luxury options in its construction. This Ferrari 330 GTC that’s going to be up for auction features a 4.0-liter V12 engine, with independent suspension as well as disk brakes, and Borrani wire wheels wrapped in Michelin XWX rubber.  It is the 219th out of just 598 of these 330 GTC’s built in 1967 and comes accompanied by extensive documentation, service history, tools, and its own jack.  This Ferrari was repainted red in the early 1980’s but the person who owned it around the end of that decade got the exterior done in black yet again. With interiors painted red that contrast neatly with the black exterior, this is one classic car that has only travelled 26,600 miles.

Feast your eyes on the Leica TL2

The new Leica TL2 camera has inherited the legacy of the Leica T family of cameras. Available in two colours—silver and black, the TL2 shares the same design and main features as the predecessors, but this APS-C-sized camera comes with a 24-megapixel sensor up from the previous 16, while its ISO range can now be pushed to 50,000 and the autofocus now uses 49 focus points rather than the mere 9 of the original.  It also boasts a new electronic shutter that can shoot 1/40,000 of a second and up to 20 frames per sec, as well as a customizable function button, and a 3.7-inch touchscreen on the back. You can record 4K video on the TL2 and it also features an HDMI output beside the SD card slot, plus a new USB-C port for data transfer or battery charging. The exterior aluminum unibody has been chamfered for improved comfort in the hand, with the pop-up flash being replaced by a hot shoe for accessories. Priced at $1950, the Leica TL2 promises to be a very competitive option against the latest cameras from Sony and Fujifilm.

Häagen-Dazs brings out a new liquor-infused ice-cream range

Häagen-Dazs has come out with their new Spirits Ice Cream Line with five distinctive flavors: Rum Vanilla Caramel Blondie, Whiskey Chocolate Truffle, Irish Cream Coffee & Biscotti, Vodka Key Lime Pie, and Rum Ginger Cookie.  Plus these ice-creams are not flavoured with extracts or artificial flavourings but infused with real alcohol. Only available at the Häagen-Dazs store in Canada at the moment, these spirit lined desserts are absolutely safe too —in case you’re worried about getting drunk off the ice cream.

Magnum teams up with Moschino for Pleasure ‘Pop Up’ in London

Ice cream brand Magnum has teamed up with Jeremy Scott, creative director of Moschino, to launch a Magnum X Moschino Pleasure Store pop-up in London. Located in London’s Seven Dials, the Pleasure Store offers personalised, bespoke ice-creams to guests, along with a personally curated one by Jeremy Scott from Moschino. Guests can also try out double or single dipped Magnum creations at the dipping bar, which offers more than 20 toppings— including fancy ones such as black lava sea salt and blackberry crunch. The Pleasure Store will also have Jeremy Scott’s range of Magnum X Moschino bags on display. The ongoing pop up was launched on June 29 and continues till Sept 10.

Shu Uemera and Nintendo’s Super Mario inspired cosmetic collection!

Yes, you heard that right. Shu Uemura and Nintendo have joined hands to create a make-up collection that is actually insipired by the classic game of Super Mario! The range features 5 beauty products including eye and cheek palette, lip colours and glittery brow comb, along with an unusual eye liner that features a star-shaped stamp at one end. The retro packaging adds to the overall look. The collection is positioned for the Holidays 2017.

Chanel High Jewelry Collection 2017 features nautical theme

Chanel’s latest high jewelry collection was presented recently at the at the recent Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Named ‘Flying Cloud’ this collection features a nautical theme and it draws inspiration from one of the most significant men in the life of Gabrielle Chanel— Hugh Grosvenor. Grosvenor was the second Duke of Westminster and he owned a yacht by the name of Flying Cloud. Grosvenor introduced Chanel to the nautical world and the Riviera aboard this very luxurious four-mast vessel which now serves as the inspiration for the 2017 collection. Split into two parts, the collection was inspired by seafaring equipment, essentials and the nautical world. It also brings in a touch of the nautical summer wardrobe, and the colours range from a tranquil white to intense blue and sparkly yellow. Pieces such as Precious Float feature life buoys in white gold, lapis-lazuli and cultured pearls, while Sparkling Lines has ropes in white gold and diamonds. Yachting Day is interestingly made up of anchors in white gold, sapphires and pearls while Summer Cruise has stripes of sapphires, white gold and cultured pearls or yellow and white diamonds.

Jeep brings new limited edition Wrangler Rubicon Recon

Jeep has revealed a limited-edition Jeep Wrangler Rubicon designed for off-roading. The Wrangler Rubicon Recon adds even more all-terrain ability to a vehicle that was already an off-roading heavyweight. But now there’s an even stronger front axle and heavy-duty cast rear differential covers. The Recon retains the performance of the standard car it’s based on, with a 3.6-litre V6 engine that develops 284bhp, taking the Recon from 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds and up to a top speed of 112mph (180 kmph). The Recon also boasts a host of visual enhancements such as the 18-inch painted aluminium wheels, a black roof (available in either soft- or hard-top form) and a dual-vented bonnet featuring red-accented ‘Rubicon’ lettering on either side. A ‘Trail Rated’ logo with red accents, a black fuel filler door, and a black hard spare tyre cover finish the package. Leather heated seats with red stitching and an embroidered ‘Rubicon’ logo grace the interiors. Black vinyl-wrapped armrests and a unique leather-wrapped steering wheel complete with red stitching provide an exra edge to this limited edition. Two-door variants of the Wrangler Rubicon Recon start from £40,050 ( approx $53,000) while four-door models start from £42,175 (approx $55,000). But the limited edition Wrangler Rubicon Recon is only available in the UK as of now.

Vintage Patek Philippe watches up for grabs at Christie’s New York exhibit

Christie’s ongoing exhibit in New York City at Rockefeller Center features a treasure trove of over 300 vintage Patek Philippe watches that are available for purchase. Stretching for 11 days— July 13 to July 23, the exhibit features exceptionally rare watches, including many fresh to market pieces, with prices ranging from $5,000 to well over $5 million. The Christie’s exhibition is taking place at the same time as the official Patek Philippe ‘Art of Watches’ Grand Exhibition at Cipriani, New York (July 13 to July 23).

Gear up for the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar

Aston Martin have joined hands with the F1 Red Bull racing team to create the world’s most powerful street legal hypercar and its been named the Aston Martin Valkyrie. The Valkyrie is a hybrid which features the combination of a 6.5-liter V12 engine with an electric powertrain supplied by Rimac, which belts out more than a massive 1,000 hp controlled through a unique new 7-speed paddle-shift transmission.  This immense amount of power is controlled through a braking system of lightweight calipers and carbon discs developed by Alcon and Surface Transforms. The body is carbon fiber body with a number of downforce features including full-length Venturi tunnels and other openings to keep the Valkyrie firmly on the ground.  Set to be completed by 2019, the Valkyrie is obviously going to be extremely limited edition, with only 125 units to be made plus the prototypes. 25 extra units would be made only for track racing. The very fact that each of the 125 units of the Valkyrie have been claimed speaks volumes about the desirability and glamour of this hyper car. Aren’t you salivating already?